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Woodpeckers fly high: Second tournament victory achieved in Nordhorn!
The Schaumburg Woodpeckers win their second tournament in Nordhorn, defeat Aurichs Ducklings and show team spirit and discipline.
Woodpeckers fly high: Second tournament victory achieved in Nordhorn!
Who would have thought that the Schaumburg Woodpeckers would storm back to the top of the region so quickly? On June 21st, the talented athletes prevailed in Nordhorn and won their second tournament within a week. As the Bückeburg Local Reportedly, temperatures were high that day, increasing the challenge for all teams. Before the first game, a birthday serenade for Kevin, a Woodpeckers player, delighted those present. A successful gesture of camaraderie!
In their first game, the Woodpeckers took on the hosts, the Raccoons. With an impressive final score of 53:6, the Woodpeckers showed that they were ready for victory. Although the Raccoons presented improved tactics and showed physical strength, the Woodpeckers remained respectful and acknowledged their opponents' performance.
Exciting duels and impressive performances
The second match day pitted the Woodpeckers against the Eastfrisian Ducklings from Aurich. This game was more closely contested, but the Woodpeckers ultimately triumphed 19:14. Here the players encountered a variable offense, but the Woodpeckers' defense held up.
In the final game against the Fehntjer Fins, the Woodpeckers left nothing to be desired and won with a clear 74:0. Both the Woodpeckers' offense and defense shone and left a lasting impression on spectators and opponents.
Flag football in the region
Flag football, a non-contact version of American football, is becoming increasingly popular with the Schaumburg Woodpeckers. During their last training in 2023, the children not only trained their skills, but also received Santa Claus gifts. How on Rinteln sports As can be read, a flag football team has five players who try to get the ball into the opposing end zone. A bit of skill and fast legs are essential.
The Woodpeckers have received sponsorship from the Volksbank in Schaumburg and Nienburg to finance merchandising. Together with new training material, this should help to promote the players' development. In addition, holiday games and workshops are planned in the region to bring flag football even more into focus.
A look into the future
After the successful tournament, the next event is already coming up. On August 17th the Woodpeckers will travel to Braunschweig to start the second half of the season. The program includes new ideas for plays and training sessions that the coaching staff is planning for 2024.
Flag football is actively promoted through cooperation with schools and other teams, including workshops. The Sportfive -Initiative ensures that regional tournaments also take place in the summer, where not only teachers take part, but also renowned NFL legends are present and motivate the young people.
The Schaumburg Woodpeckers are more than just a sports team; they are a community that embodies values such as fighting spirit, camaraderie and discipline. And so we can only hope that the Woodpeckers' highs continue and that interest in flag football continues to grow in the region.