BUDDY BOWL INC

The Buddy Bowl was founded in 1977 by a group of Pt. Loma High School graduates in San Diego, CA as a fun way to annually reunite friends who had a common interest in playing football. In 1999 the Buddy Bowl’s focus changed from simply a reunion of friends to that of raising money for a worthy cause. In June of 2003 Buddy Bowl Inc. was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation dedicated to raising money for military, law enforcement, and children’s related charities through the annual flag football tournament series. The Buddy Bowl Charity Flag Football Tournament Series is now played in cities and towns across the nation to support our injured troops and first responders.

The Buddy Bowl is unique because it is the only annual event in the U.S. that raises money for military and law enforcement personnel and their families through a community-based flag football tournament that includes both physically challenged and able-bodied participants.

A key focus of the Buddy Bowl is to bring the military and civilian communities together. As fewer of our citizens choose to serve in the military and security protocols make military installation access for civilians more restrictive, it is critical to ensure there remains a strong nexus between our military and the public. The Buddy Bowl provides the opportunity for our military, their families and the general public to interact in a friendly, substance-free athletic environment for a worthy cause. Additionally, the Buddy Bowl provides our injured veterans an opportunity to take part in a healthy event where they feel comfortable interacting with others.