When
athletic events resume in Hampton Roads, there will be a new women’s football
team taking to the gridiron as the Tri-City Vipers begin their inaugural
season.
The
Vipers recently became the newest members of the United States Women’s Football
League (USWFL), which is the same league that the region’s first women’s team,
the Hampton Roads Lady Gators, started play with before moving to the Women's Tackle Football League last season.
It
is a prospect that league co-owner David Johnson found intriguing to his
organization, which is based in Tennessee.
“We
are excited to welcome them to the USWFL. The talent pool in that area is just
never ending, so we know they will be a great team right off the bat.” Johnson
said of the Vipers and Hampton Roads. Although he and wife Jennifer sold their
interest in the league to William Access last December, there are a number of
changes that should ensure an exciting brand of football when play resumes.
Soon
after the Vipers signed on, yet another local team, the Hampton Roads
HERricanes, also joined the USWFL, while up I-64, the River City Sting, based
in Richmond, should provide another instant rivalry. The Vipers and HERricanes
were scheduled to clash in the season opener, on April 4, at Wanner Stadium in
James City County.
For
now, the most important step is maintaining the positive momentum.
“We
had a roster prior (to the COVID-19 pendemic), and we have been able to get in
some practices with limited numbers, as far as our season, the league has
pushed back the season's first game and I've asked them to keep it open for
adjustments,” said team director Burden El-Bey, also known as “Coach Bee.”
For
more information on how to join the Vipers, one may visit their website at www.tcladyvipers.com.
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