Project 44 SUMMER SHOWDOWN NATIONAL QUALIFIER
Football (5v5 Flag) Tournament - August 1 to August 2, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $450.00 USD per team
- Pay After Jul 29, 2026 11:50 PM CDT add $75.00
- 2 or more teams save $25.00 per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Jul 29, 2026 11:55 PM CDT or incur a $25.00 USD late fee
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Jan 01, 2026
- Registration ends Jul 30, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Extras
| Additional Coach Pass | $50.00 | (limit 1 per team) |
Contact
Date(s)
Location
Description
Project 44 Summer Showdown
National Qualifier
Hosted by Project 44 Flag Performance Academy
📍 Dallas, TX (Venue announced soon)
📅 August 1–2, 2026
The Project 44 Summer Showdown National Qualifier is a girls-only flag football tournament designed to showcase the next generation of elite athletes. Teams will compete for a bid to the Project 44 National Championship and Exposure Showcase in Panama City Beach, Florida.
This event brings together competitive programs from across the region for two days of high-level competition, athlete development, and exposure opportunities.
Divisions
10U – 5v5
12U – 5v5
14U – 5v5
18U / High School – 7v7
Roster Limits:
5v5 divisions – 12 players max
7v7 division – 15 players max
Age cutoff: January 1, 2026
Tournament Format
Saturday
• 3 Pool Play Games
Sunday
• Championship Bracket for top teams
• Consolation game for teams not advancing
✔ 4 Game Guarantee
Game rules follow NFL Flag clock rules.
Overtime format:
• 1 play from the 10 yard line
Equipment
Teams must bring their own flags.
Flags must be poppit-style flag belts.
Champions Receive
🏆 Bid to the Project 44 National Championship
🏝 Exposure Showcase
Panama City Beach, Florida
Awards include:
• Championship Trophies
• Champion Shirts
• Tournament MVP Awards
• Offensive Player of the Tournament
• Defensive Player of the Tournament
Bonus:
• Free Project 44 Training Session for Champions
• High School Division Champions receive a Recruiting Development Training Session
⭐ Top performers may also receive invitations to the Project 44 Exposure Showcase
Registration
Entry Fee
Early Registration
$450 until July 1
Regular Registration
$525 until July 29
A $200 deposit is required to reserve a team’s spot.
Deposit is non-refundable.
Team Check-In
• Online roster submission required
• In-person check-in Saturday morning
Roster submission deadline:
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Late roster additions will be charged a $25 player add fee.
Spectator Admission
Daily Admission – $20
Weekend Pass – $35
Refund Policy
All team deposits are non-refundable.
Teams that withdraw from the tournament will not receive refunds. In the event of cancellation, teams may receive event credit toward a future Project 44 event.
Contact
For questions or registration assistance:
📞 812-514-1444
About Project 44
Project 44 Flag Performance Academy is dedicated to developing elite girls flag football athletes through structured training, competitive play, and recruiting preparation.
Sport
Divisions
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10u to 18u
Constraints
- Athletes may only play for a single team
