Q: How much is it to register for flag football?
A: The registration fee is $80 for the season. The cost includes an official
NFL youth flag football reversible jersey, SYFF Youth Shorts, Socks, flag belt set, official NFL youth
football for the team, certificate of excellence from the NFL, and a minimum
of 8 weeks of flag football (possibly 10 if your team reaches the
championships).
Q: Is flag football safe?
A: NFL youth flag football is non-contact. There are no pads, no helmets, no
blocking, no pushing, no diving and no shoving. Flag football teaches the
basics of football as is designed to be fun and safe. Yes, flag football is
safe!!!
Q: What kind of commitment is required?
A: NFL youth flag football is very low commitment for players, parents and
coaches alike. There is one scheduled game every Saturday, 60 mins in the Fall. It is up to the coaches how much they want to practice with the team, but we recommend just 1 hour a week.
Q: What equipment is needed?
A: Your jersey, SYFF shorts, and socks, flag belts and footballs are all included in the $80 registration
fee, your coach will distribute these just before your first game. All you need
is a mouth guard (mandatory) and any pair of cleats will do. With the exception of no metal spikes!!!
Q: Is there refunds?
A: After teams are picked there are no refunds. Much of the registration fee is invested in the league after the teams are picked.
Q: Is there a traveling team?
A: yes, there are several tournements including an NFL Regional Tournement.
Q. What are the age categories?
A: This fall season the league age categories are: 5&6 & 7&8 co-ed . 9-11 co-ed, 12 to 14 co-ed. Age is determined by the player’s age as of September 1 of the current year.
Q: Are there any size or weight restrictions?
A: There are no size or weight restrictions.
Q: Will the kids play in the rain?
A: If it is light rain we will most likely play, this is still football!!! However if it
coming down hard we will postpone the games until a later date. Check the
website and call your coach to see if the games are still on.
Q: I’m interested in coaching. Who do I contact?
A: Contact me either through this website or sign up to coach at one of our
registrations. All coaches must fill out a registration form.
Q. What are the rules of NFL flag?
A. The rules can be found by clicking this link. SYFF uses the basics of NFL Flag rules but we do apply or adjust per our league.
http://flag.nflyouthfootball.com/Assets/NFL+Flag+-+English/pdf/FLAG+Rule+Book+v2.pdf
