Parent Guide and FAQ

The event is designed for high school girls flag football athletes. Confirm the current age, graduation-year, selection, and roster requirements with the event team before registering.

The weekend is planned for Dallas–Fort Worth, with the featured championship experience at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Combine and tournament facility addresses will be released when finalized.

MLK Weekend 2027 · Dallas–Fort Worth. Confirm the final athlete reporting dates, venue addresses, and schedule with the Diamond Bowl team before booking travel.

Individual athlete registration is $595. Payment plans are available. Any checkout fees are displayed before payment.

Registration includes the official jersey/game uniform, combine, performance evaluation, tournament competition, recruiting exposure, leadership programming, championship eligibility through advancement, a complimentary HERS365 Premium membership, and meals for paid participants. Shuttle service is provided for paid participants staying at the event hotel.

No. Families arrange and pay for travel and hotel accommodations. If the event announces a hotel offer, use the confirmed property, rate, booking link, and deadline.

Meals are provided for paid participants. Shuttle service is provided for paid participants staying at the event hotel. Local participants arrange their own accommodations and transportation. The event team will share the hotel, pickup locations, routes, and shuttle schedule.

Tournament advancement determines championship participants. Athlete registration should not be treated as a guarantee of stadium participation.

No. The event offers evaluation and recruiting exposure. Scholarship, admission, and recruiting decisions remain with the colleges.

No. HERS365’s G5 Diamond Ranking service uses verified performance and recruiting readiness. Paid membership or event participation does not purchase ranking credit.

Team registration is $7,500 for 10–14 players. Contact the Diamond Bowl team for roster coordination and team checkout instructions.

Keep the registration confirmation accessible. Prepare suitable training and competition clothing, appropriate footwear, hydration, and personal essentials. Follow the final athlete checklist for permitted equipment, uniform instructions, and required documents.

Follow the actual registration prompts and final event instructions. The specific document checklist has not yet been publicly confirmed; contact support about any missing or incomplete requirement.

Use the final athlete or team reporting instructions. The overall combine and tournament operating hours do not establish every athlete’s individual arrival time.

Admission, parking, bag policy, entry gate, and spectator access information will be provided with the final stadium instructions. Do not assume athlete registration includes spectator admission.

Review the written registration terms before payment. Contact Diamond Bowl support for refund, transfer, or schedule-change questions.

Yes. Payment plans are available for Diamond Bowl athlete registration. Contact the Diamond Bowl team for the current deposit, installment amounts, due dates, and setup instructions before paying.

Keep registration contact information current and monitor event communications, Diamond Bowl news, and the official @diamondbowlff social accounts.

Contact the Diamond Bowl team before travel to discuss an athlete or family access need and obtain confirmed venue instructions.

Use the approved Diamond Bowl competition rules when released. Format, equipment, game duration, tie-breakers, and eligibility should be confirmed by the organizer rather than borrowed from another tournament.

HERS365 uses the G5 evaluation model and multiple verified data points: high school performance, combine results, tournament competition, showcase performance, and profile readiness. Rankings reflect the verified information available at the time of evaluation.

No. Event fees, Premium memberships, sponsorships, and donations do not increase an athlete’s ranking. Recognition is earned through verified athletic performance.

No. Social media popularity is not a ranking category. Film may support an evaluation, but one highlight does not replace the broader record of verified performance.

Submitted information is reviewed before it receives verified credit. Families can request a review of missing or incorrect information and provide supporting evidence. Contact the Diamond Bowl team for review instructions for event results.

Yes. New verified performances can change an evaluation as an athlete develops. A ranking reflects the information available at that time and does not define an athlete’s future.

No. The G5 considers high school performance and performances from approved verified combines, tournaments, and showcases. Families choose the events that fit their athlete; attending the Diamond Bowl does not purchase a higher ranking.

No. Rankings and organized profiles are evaluation tools. College coaches make recruiting decisions using academics, film, athletic ability, character, and program fit. Event participation does not guarantee an offer, admission, or scholarship.

No. Creating an athlete profile does not reserve or pay for a Diamond Bowl place. Diamond Bowl registration is a separate event purchase and includes a complimentary HERS365 membership with Premium subscription. Contact event support for activation instructions.

Yes. Parents or coaches can help an athlete complete the intake information. Highlights and statistics can be added as they become available, and the athlete’s information can grow with her development.