Pathway

International
pathway

From grassroots to international competition — IFAF events, continental qualifiers, and the road to LA 2028.

5 stagesOlympic destination
Team Jamaica competing alongside Team USA at an international tournament
About the Pathway

From Jamaica to the world stage

The International Pathway program provides Jamaica's flag football athletes with a clear route from local competition all the way to representing the nation at the highest levels of international play.

With flag football debuting at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the pathway has never been more important. Through IFAF-sanctioned events and continental qualifiers, our athletes compete for the chance to make Olympic history.

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The Journey

Pathway to the Olympics

Stage 1

Local Development

Athletes enter through Pee-Wee, High School, or Youth programs and develop fundamental skills through local competition.

Stage 2

National Selection

Top athletes are identified through selection camps and tryouts for men's, women's, and youth national teams.

Stage 3

Caribbean Competition

National teams compete in regional Caribbean championships, building experience and rankings against neighboring nations.

Stage 4

IFAF Americas Qualifier

Jamaica competes in the IFAF Americas Continental Qualifier to earn a spot at the World Championships and Olympic Games.

Stage 5

LA 2028 Olympics

The ultimate goal — representing Jamaica at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as flag football makes its historic Olympic debut.

Key Competitions

International events

/01

Caribbean Championship

Annual regional tournament bringing together Caribbean nations in competitive flag football. Jamaica hosts and competes.

/02

IFAF World Championship

The premier global flag football competition sanctioned by the International Federation of American Football.

/03

Olympic Qualifiers

Continental qualifying tournaments that determine which nations earn the right to compete at LA 2028.

Open Registration

The pathway starts here — Girls 17 & Under

Olympics → NCAA Division I → scholarships. Free to register & play.

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