Non Profit WAFL+ presents LARP Avengers and ancient warriors in a format that is designed from its inception to be the safest possible experience. Since the day it started, every single component of the sport is geared to eliminate hazards and minimize risks found elsewhere.
WAFL+’s genesis was to develop a contact plus LARP sport as safer for ages 12 and under given Youth football’s decline over head trauma concerns. The statistics are alarming, suffice to say football for this age group was outlawed in California, with the Governor refusing to sign the bill.
The product you see herein is a sport designed for children to safely play, with the idea that we adults have to establish it first.
Using Avengers to attract our youth and to further the popularity, heavy contact to the head or knees almost impossible. Its safety allows for smaller or older people of either gender to play, skill over size and strength. WAFL+ also has non contact positions.
In fact, it has 5 times the action of NFL style football while preserving take downs to the ground and blocking. However, WAFL+ takes full advantage of football’s safety rules, developed after 100 years plus of player interaction.
WAFL+’s format, using safe weapons and super hero and ancient warrior themed uniforms, is about 80% LARP action and 20% football, the latter used to gain territory and for safe, controlled play.
COSPLAY is a way for non participants to immerse into the event and share beloved characters with the community.
Our club is part of Santa Rosa Junior College’s ICC (Inter Club Council) group of student led clubs authorized by the college to meet, have events, and promote its activities for the benefit of all students. There are several sports related clubs such as wrestling, judo and boxing. WarBall LARP is active but play is pending confirmation of its safety guidelines.
WAFL+ sets a precedent, bringing a new activity for schools to enhance student engagement as a fun and festive event. Its format allows for many departments to participate, drama, athletics, music, dance, film, history, etc.
Recent studies have shown live events are surging, surpassing historical growth patterns, as people seek escape from digital worlds. WAFL+ refreshingly brings this world to life, super heroes and ancient warriors saving the day as if they just stepped out of a digital device.
