FlagMag/USA's-Roster-



Miguel Lizarde II -WR-LA,CA-
Eastsiders-WC Qualifier-LA,CA



Jim Wilson-WR-Londonderry,NH-
Mr. Steer-WC Qualifier-Ft,Tampa & Boston


Steve Wiggin-DL-Marshfield,MA-
Damiens-WC Qualifier-Boston,MA


Marquette Smith-RB-Orlando,FL-
Abacab-WC Qualifier-FT. Lauderdale,FL


Jim Zimolka-QB-Londonderry,NH-
FlagMag


Dec 24th-
Venezuelan Christmas NIT!!

While only five Americans made the trip, onething is certain, all five will return soon to this land of paradise. Picture a country that's inexpensive,has  spectacular landscape, beautiful women everywhere, with  great hospitality and you have Venezuela in a nutshell.  There are not too many places where you can spend five days and only spend $50 as many of us did. The Venezuelan people are to be commended for their generous hospitality and  eagerness to meet and learn from Los Gringos!!
    Team USA/FlagMag performed a few Flag clinics and played both 9Man and 4man in the double elimination tournament. While Team FlagMag/USA never lost a game two games came down to the final play. In 4Man, Quaker showed it will be a team to be taken seriously at the World Cup as it gave FlagMag a good scare only losing by 6 points.This team has great speed and with a few more games will be top notch.
     In 9Man, Team FlagMag acquired five Venezuelans to round out the team and survived a good scare from the gargolas. With team FlagMag leading 13-7 and 1:17 remaining the Gargloas had the ball and where marching down field when MVP Marquette Smith Intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards to ice the win. "This team has improved greatly from the last time we played them in September, I was truly impressed with the flag grabbing and play calls. They have truly gained some valuable playing experience and will be a strong contender at this years world cup" stated FlagMag president Jim Zimolka
  FlagMag/USA went on to win the 4Man Title by defeating Diablos 32-22, but decided to bow out of the 9Man. This would enable the top two Venezuelan Teams(Atlas and Omega) to battle it out for a true national title and what a battle it was. These two evenly matched teams swapped  scores and interceptions throughout the game. Atlas was up 20-13 with under one minute remaining when   Omega marched into scoring position like a well oiled machine. With only 4 seconds remaining Omega QB Cesar H  connected on a 10 yard pass to  Jose Alejandro Machado to bring the score 20-19.  Omega elected to go for the win and the Atlas defense came up big as an Atlas defender pulled the flag of a Omega player on the 3 yardline giving them the win and the first Venezuelan National Championship.Atlas's Tony Villanova-WR was the MVP.
      In the Women's 4Man, the championship game went to overtime as the score was tied at 13. On the first series Gargolas Gret Montiel intercepted an Omega pass and scored a TD for the win 20-13. MVP was Ale Castillo who scored both Gargolas Td's.

The tournament proved to be extremely successful as the Americans were well taken cared of and the Venezuelans gained valuable playing experience. We would like to thank all of our fiends in Venezuela for there charming personalities and generous Hospitality.

Muchos Gracias Amigos!!!
    


9Man-Championship
Atlas 20 Omega 18.
(Omega scored with no time left and missed the extra point for the tie)

Exhibition Games

FlagMag/USA selected 5 Venezuelan players for the exhibition games.
FlagMag/USA 20 Quaker 6
FlagMag/USA 19  Gargolas 7( with 1:20 in the Game Marquette Smith intercepted a pass and returned 60 yards  for a TD to ice the game)

Order of Finish
1. Atlas-Valencia,Venezuela
2. Omege-Valencia,Venezuela
3. FlagMag/USA-USA
4. Gargolas-Valencia,Venezuela
5. Quaker-Valencia,Venezuela
6. Cuervos-Valencia,Venezuela

MVP- Atlas Tony Villanova


4Man-
Championship
FlagMag/USA 36 Diablos 20
MVP-FlagMag's Marquette Smith

FlagMag/USA 18 Quaker 12

Order of Finish
1. FlagMag/USA-USA
2. Diablos-Valencia,Venezuela
3. Atlas-Valencia,Venezuela
4. Quaker-Valencia,Venezuela
5. Bufones-Valencia,Venezuela
6. Sony-Valencia,Venezuela

4Man Women
Gargloas 20 Omega 13-OT

Order of Finish
1.Panteras
2.Omega
3. Cuervos



Field
Fundacion la Viņa and it is located in La Viņa

Photos from FlagMag's Visit in -September

Venezuela's Web Site

Memorable Moments-
Luggage-Where the hell is it??? Marquette was the only one who got his!!

Cho Cha Gato-Pussy Cat!!

She's Hot, She's Hot, She's Hot, Man, Im going to need a Neckbrace!!

Raton-(Night Club)You need to be 18 to enter and they would not let Steve in(39)
            because he doesnt have his ID!!!

Raton-Broke every fire code in the USA. The crowd was scary going to the      
           bathroom was amazing,,

Oh No, Hell No!!- Miguel was taking a shower when the power
                              in the Building went out!!  he he

Marquette aquires the nickname Wakiki?? 
     Patty cant remember his name!!!

Joyese-after party bar!! Who was fogging up the Car windows in the parking lot??

Ilene on Ilene

Miquels Speach at the Raton-
he stands on the chair next to the door as people leave
  "If you want a visa to the USA, we have gringos here  that will marry you!!

Winter Coats!!-someone please tell the venezuelans, that when its 65F at night, you dont need a winter coat!!

Airplane-Steve sits next to person who threatens the a flight attendant and is arrested when we arrive in Miami by 15 FBI agents.

Marquette- leaves Sat(5am) to catch his flight in Caracas(2 hours away), his flight is cancelled he comes back to Valencia(6pm) and plays in 4Man Championship.

Miguel- has a hell trip. 10 hour plane trip, misses connection to start trip, doesnt get his luggage, and then on the way home, his luggage is misplaced in customs and he misses his connection and has to stay an extra night in Miami.

Hammocks-Truck drivers sleep in them under the bed of the truck

Accident- Miguel and Marquette witness a truck flip over and the driver survives.

Hey, she is only 17!!! 17, 17, 17, 17.



Team FlagMag with Margarit of Columbia


Atlas-Valencia,Venezulea-National Champs

Omega-Valencia,Venezuela- Runners up


Team FlagMag/USA

Photos-