News
League announcements, guides for families and notes for coaches.
AnnouncementsDraft Day is Saturday, December 12The 2026-2027 season starts with our annual Draft Day on Saturday, December 12. Here's how the player combine and draft work.
Oct 1, 2026
- CoachesCoaching guidelines for the new season
Volunteering to coach this season? Here's what we expect from every coach, on the field and on the sideline.
Sep 30, 2026
- GuidesRules refresher before kickoff
New to flag football, or just need a reminder? These are the rules players and parents ask about most.
Sep 29, 2026
GuidesNew to flag football? A parent's guide to game nightWhat to bring, where to sit, and what's happening on the field: everything a first-time flag football family needs for Friday night.
Sep 28, 2026
- GuidesHome field rules: how our league differs from national NFL FLAG
We're an NFL FLAG league with our own local rule book. Here's what's the same, what's different, and why.
Sep 27, 2026
GuidesPositions explained: where will my child play?Quarterback, center, receiver, rusher, safety: a quick guide to the positions in our 6-on-6 game, and why kids move around.
Sep 26, 2026
- GuidesWhy flag football?
Non-contact, fast-paced and open to everyone: why flag football is a great sport for kids ages 5 to 17.
Sep 25, 2026
- CoachesYour first practice plan
A simple, ready-to-run practice for first-time coaches: warm-up, skill stations and a scrimmage, built around our home field rules.
Sep 24, 2026
CoachesTeaching flag pulling and avoiding flag guardingFlag pulling is the most important defensive skill, and flag guarding is one of the most common penalties. Here's how to coach both.
Sep 23, 2026
- GuidesUnderstanding the rush: the 7-yard line, the rusher's path and the 7U exception
Rushing the quarterback causes more sideline questions than any other rule. Here's how it works in our league, step by step.
Sep 22, 2026
- GuidesOvertime explained
Tied at the end of regulation? Here's how our three-round overtime format works, with an example.
Sep 21, 2026