The NGFFL's mission is to 'foster and cultivate the self-respect of all LGBTQ+ people and promote respect, acceptance, and understanding from the larger community.' The NGFFL supports LGBTQ+ Flag Football Leagues in 22 cities across North America and continues to build strong connections with many NFL teams across the country. Shigeo is the current commissioner of the National Gay Flag Football League and Jodie serves on the National Gay Flag Football League Board of Directors and is part of the winningest program in the Women's+ Division and the overall NGFFL. Joel serves on the National Gay Flag Football League Board of Directors, is a former commissioner for the Phoenix Gay Flag Football League, and plays on the Arizona Arsenal, one of the LGBTQ+ teams representing Phoenix. Last year, the Gay Bowl took place in Arizona. The NFL, the Cardinals, and several other NFL teams support the NGFFL. Joel Horton, Shigeo Iwamiya and Jodie Turner (National Gay Flag Football League ) - Arizona Cardinals: As part of the NFL's ongoing work to embrace and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, representatives from the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) will make the Cardinals pick.
