Registration - FAQ
F.A.Q
Q: Who Can Play?
A: This program is open to Boys and Girls, Pre-K-8th grade (ages 4-14). Participants can register for any location offered; you do not have to live in the specific city to participate in that league.
Q: How are Individual Players Placed on Teams?
A: This is a league designed to keep schoolmates and friends playing together. Therefore, individuals are placed on teams determined by school, buddy request, and grade. Teams are formed using a combination of the following criteria (listed in no specific order):
School affiliation
Current Grade/Age
Buddy Request (We try to accommodate requests however, refunds are not provided due to an unfulfilled request)
Most teams will have 8-10 players.
Q: Do we accept team registrations?
A: We do NOT take full team registrations. Each athlete must have their parent/guardian complete their registration individually. We do allow players to make a buddy or coach request. Please have your players add the Head Coaches first and last name in the coach request section. We always try our best to accommodate these requests but cannot guarantee it.
Q: What division will my athlete be in?
A: You’ll find that our leagues are broken down by grade, not age. For example, here’s a general format:
- Lombardi - PK/K/1st grade division
*But if we have enough 1st graders, they will play in their own division - Shula - 2nd/3rd grade division
- Madden - 4th/5th grade division
- Madden - 6th/7th/8th grade division (available at limited locations)
*But, if we do NOT have enough 7th/8th graders, the 6th graders will play with the 4th/5th grade division
Q: How many teams will each division have?
A: This can vary season to season and depends on the number of registrations we have in each division.
Q: How many players are on a team?
A: Most teams have 8-10 players. However, we do reserve the right to stretch these guidelines if the league deems necessary.
Q: Can the team have additional practices during the week?
A: No, additional practices outside of the one hour dedicated time on game day is not allowed. All families have committed to a single practice and game each week.
Q: What is included in my Registration Fee? A: Included in you registration fee is a 7-practice/6-game season, use of well-groomed fields, certified officials, NFL FLAG reversible team jersey, flag belt and flags, interactive MOJO app, organized administration, and a lot of FUN for you and your child!
Q: Why am I being charged a $10.99 Shipping Fee?
A: Your athlete's jersey and flag belt as well as any other merchandise purchased during registration will be shipped to the address listed on your registration.
Q: Who are the Coaches? What are the qualifications to volunteer as a Coach?
A: NFL FLAG does not hire coaches. Volunteer positions are mostly filled by parents, relatives or friends of the players on the team. No experience is necessary to volunteer. If we are unable to secure a coach for a particular team, that team may be disbanded and refunded. All coaches will need to complete a background check, attend the mandatory coaches meeting/training and complete our concussion certification program.
Q: What are the responsibilities of the volunteer coaches?
A: The coaching staff can be made up of a Head Coach, Co-Coach/Assistant Coach or a team manager. Not all teams will have a Head Coach, two Co-Coaches/Assistant Coaches can make up a complete staff.
Head Coach - This position takes on the leadership role of the coaching staff.
Co-Coach or Assistant Coach - This position will work with another coach during the season. This may include a Head Coach or another Co-Coach.
Team Manager - This position is a coach support manager. They may assist the coaching staff with family communications, snack schedules, managing sideline players and helping the team in any way.
Q: Who are the Officials and are they Qualified?
A: Most of our Officials are High School Athletic Association certified. These are the same guys who you would find officiating local High School games. Each official is trained, licensed, insured and certified through the state. They are very good at what they do and will call a fair game for both sides.
Q: How much playing time can my child expect?
A: All of our programs promote participation, fun, and fundamentals. Coaches are required to fairly allocate playing time equally among all players on the team. We will do our best to ensure all players receive equal playing time.
Q: Are there playoffs?
A: For our Madden divisions only (4th grade and up). The top 4 teams in each Madden division will participate in playoffs the last week of the season. The top 2 teams will then play an additional game the same day for the Championship. All other divisions (3rd grade & under) will not have playoffs but will participate in a regular scheduled game.
Q: What types of awards are given?
A: Each player will receive an individual participation award in the Lombardi and Shula Divisions. Awards will only be given to the winners and runners-up in the Madden Divisions.
Q: Are Mouthguards required to participate. A: Mouthguards are mandatory for both practices and games. Officials will check to make sure each athlete is wearing a mouthguard prior to the start of each game. We do have mouthguards for sale at our game day tent for $5.00 each, credit card only.
Q: How do I register?
A: All of our registrations are taken online through our specific state websites. You can find your nearest location by visiting Location Finder (nationalflagfootball.com).
Q: How does the refund policy work?
A: You’ll find that refunds are based on the time of request:
- Prior to the registration deadline—full refund
- After registration deadline—partial refund, or figure season credit (minus processing fees, donation, $30 admin fee, jersey, shipping fees and merchandise ordered)
- After the start of the season—no refund
Click here to view our refund policy.