- Our National Sport Pathways
Building Trinidad & Tobago's Flag Football Champions
From Grassroots to the Olympic Stage.
A Clear, Structured, Progressive System
The TTAFFA National Sport Pathway provides a clear, structured, and progressive system for athletes to enter flag football at any age and advance from community play to elite international competition. Aligned with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework, our pathway balances “Total Participation in Sport” with “High-Performance Sport” to support healthy, lifelong athletic growth.
Grassroots
Low-cost, non-contact entry points in schools and community grounds for any age.
Development
Age-appropriate LTAD coaching that builds physical literacy and tactical execution safely.
Regional Competition
Structured zone leagues across North, East, Central, South, and Tobago.
National Program
Talent identification, national playoffs, and selection into T&T squads.
Elite / International
IFAF-aligned high-performance play, regional series, and the Olympic horizon.
Core Principles of Our Pathway
Athlete-Centred Development
Progressing athletes through age-appropriate LTAD stages to build physical literacy and tactical execution safely.
Gender Equity & Growth
Prioritizing women and girls as a core pillar of the sport’s global expansion, backed by dedicated resources, leagues, and scholarship guidance.
Inclusive & Low-Cost Entry
Ensuring access for all communities across Trinidad and Tobago through affordable, non-contact programs.
Certified Leadership
Standardizing coach and referee education so every athlete receives safe, high-quality instruction.
Five Strategic Zones
TTAFFA is committed to making flag football accessible to every citizen across Trinidad and Tobago by establishing structured regional programs in every geographic zone.
North Zone
Coverage
Port of Spain, Diego Martin, and West San Juan/Laventille.
Key Hubs
Aranguez Savannah, Hasely Crawford Stadium, St. Mary’s Grounds, Queen’s Park Savannah.
Featured Program: Sawah Spartans — an established North Zone club practicing multiple times a week at the Aranguez Savannah (IG @sawahspartans2026).
East Zone
Coverage
Tunapuna/Piarco, Arima, and Sangre Grande.
Key Hubs
Larry Gomes Stadium, UWI SPEC, Eddie Hart Grounds.
Development Goal: integrating densely populated corridor clubs and rural Eastern communities into the national circuit.
Central Zone
Coverage
Chaguanas and Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo.
Key Hubs
Ato Boldon Stadium, Brentwood, and local community grounds.
Development Goal: fostering a distinct Central football identity within a rapidly expanding region.
South Zone
Coverage
San Fernando, Penal/Debe, Siparia, Point Fortin, Princes Town, Mayaro.
Key Hubs
Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Mahaica Oval, Skinner Park.
Development Goal: unifying southern communities to build strong competitive depth across youth and adult divisions.
Tobago Zone
Coverage
The entire island of Tobago.
Key Hubs
Dwight Yorke Stadium and Shaw Park Complex.
Development Goal: building a self-sufficient island league structure with direct inter-island pathways to the National Playoffs.
Bring Flag Football to Your Zone
TTAFFA provides equipment support, coaching certifications, and administrative backing — whether you join an existing club or launch a new community program.