Fleming College is proud to host the 2025 Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship, taking place April 5–6. We invite members of the community to join us in supporting the athletes throughout this exciting event. Please see the full announcement from Football Ontario below.
Football Ontario Partners with Fleming College, the Fleming Phoenix, and the City of Peterborough
Hamilton, Ontario (March 31, 2025) - Football Ontario is excited to announce that, in partnership with Fleming College, the Fleming Phoenix, the City of Peterborough, and the Detroit Lions, the 2025 Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship, presented by the Detroit Lions, and the Adult Flag Circuit Championship, presented by the Detroit Lions will both be held at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario.
"Hosting the Intercollegiate Provincial 5v5 Non-Contact Flag Football Championship, and Adult Flag Football Circuit is an exciting opportunity for Peterborough to showcase our great sports facilities and reputation for postsecondary athletics," shared Peterborough City Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk, Community Services co-chairs. "We’re happy to work in collaboration with Fleming College, and look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to our community for an unforgettable weekend."
The Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship, presented by the Detroit Lions will take place April 5–6 at the Fleming Sports Complex, bringing together top collegiate teams from across Ontario to compete for the provincial championship. The top teams will earn a coveted spot at the Football Canada Collegiate Championship in May.
“The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) is proud to support the Intercollegiate Provincial Flag Football Championship, highlighting the growth of Women’s Flag Football as an emerging sport. The OCAA is committed to fostering opportunities for female student-athletes and recognizes the potential that Women’s Flag Football offers.” says Kyle Pelly, Executive Director of the OCAA.
As part of the event, Football Ontario and the Detroit Lions will host a Networking Breakfast with women leaders in football and sport on Sunday morning at Fleming College. This exclusive breakfast event will allow student leaders from attending schools to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of football.
Football Ontario will also be hosting a Learn to Play Session on April 5th in partnership with Fleming College.
The Football Ontario 'Learn to Play' Session will be a free event put on by Football Ontario and Sir Sandford Fleming College to encourage high school and college students to get out and active and learn some of the fundamentals of flag football. The event will take place in the morning on Saturday, April 5th at the Fleming College Sports Complex from 9am until 10am ET.
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"Fleming College is honoured to host this prestigious event, bringing together top student-athletes from across Ontario. We are especially proud to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level, particularly in creating more opportunities for women in the sport. We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to our campus for an exciting weekend of competition and community." says Kate McIntosh, Vice President, Student Experience.
The Adult Flag Circuit Championship, presented by the Detroit Lions is scheduled for April 12, 2025, serving as the culmination of two months of competition. The top teams from the Milton Tournament and London Tournament will battle for the circuit championship in this highly anticipated event. The Detroit Lions have played a major role in this series of events showcasing their dedicated commitment to growing flag football across North America.
These events showcase top-tier flag football competitions and highlight the sport's rapid growth, particularly in the women’s game. Football Ontario is excited to bring these championships to Peterborough and shine a spotlight on some of the province’s most talented athletes.
"Football Ontario is thrilled to bring the Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship and the Adult Flag Circuit Championship to Peterborough in partnership with Fleming College, the Detroit Lions, and the City of Peterborough. These events highlight the incredible growth of flag football in Ontario, especially in the women’s game, and provide athletes with a platform to showcase their skills at the highest level. Working alongside the City of Peterborough, we are excited to create a memorable experience for athletes, coaches, and fans while continuing to foster the development of the sport across the province." says Tyler McNicholl, Director of Operations with Football Ontario.
If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring either of these events, please contact sponsorship@footballontario.net.
About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 85 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
About Peterborough, ON
Peterborough is a vibrant mid-size city shaped by its connection to nature, the waterway, community, and a rich tradition of sport and recreation. Conveniently located 90 minutes northeast of Toronto, on the doorstep of The Kawarthas cottage country, Peterborough is the largest urban centre on the historic, 386-kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway, named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by New York Times.
Peterborough is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.
About Football Ontario
Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net and playflagontario.ca for more information.
