The Queens of the Gridiron: The Boston Militia
Meet New England's other professional football team - The Boston Militia. They were founded in 2008 to give women a chance to play tackle, or full-contact football in a professionally run league.
Online, December 30, 2009 (Newswire.com) - (Boston MA) Meet New England's other professional football team - The Boston Militia. They were founded in 2008 to give women a chance to play tackle, or full-contact football in a professionally run league. They are part of the Independent Women's Football League, a non-profit Texas Corporation. They are owned by entrepreneur, and founding member of Ernie and the Automatics, Ernie Boch Jr.
These "Queens of the Gridiron" are professionals - dental assistants, psychotherapists, accountants, engineers, and teachers. The Boston Militia Women's Football team wears the same equipment and follows the same rules as men. The only difference is that they are women.
Their season consists of eight games. Home games are played at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville Massachusetts.
A fan at a recent home game said, "It's not a powder puff league. It's not flag football. It's real, tackle football and there are collisions and hits."
In 2008, their first year record was six wins and two losses. In 2009, they were undefeated during the regular season, winning all eight games including the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They lost the Eastern Conference Championship, but vowed to come back and win it in 2010.
They are looking forward to 2010 as another exciting season. Their 2010 opening away game is on April 3, 2010 against the New York Nemesis. April 10th is their first home game against the Connecticut Crushers at Dilboy Stadium.
The team sells Boston Militia merchandise to help defray costs. Among the most popular items they sell are pre-shrunk women's 100% combined ring spun cotton jerseys in either black or red (team colors). They are made especially for women because they are cut differently than men's apparel to be more flattering to the female body. The jersey features a handmade black and silver sparkle rhinestone designed Boston Militia skull logo.
These jerseys are designed to make you the sports star in any crowd and a great way to show your passion for women's football and your loyalty for the Boston Militia. Who knows, this comfortable jersey may become your wardrobe staple.
About Boston Militia (www.bostonmilitia.com)
The Boston Militia is a member of the IWFL, The Independent Women's Football League (IWFL), a 501(c)(6) non-profit Texas Corporation- a full tackle women's football league focused on creating a positive, safe and fun environment for the women who play the game and fans that come out to watch them. The Boston Militia is owned by Ernie Boch Jr. and coached by ex-Patriot players Robert Perryman and Vernon Crawford.