F.A.Q.

I've Registered, Now What?

Q: When do we get our team rosters and season schedules?

A: Team rosters and exact season schedules will be emailed to all registered players 7-10 days prior to Opening Day of the program.

Q: When will I hear from my coach?

A: You will receive an email from the league as soon as your child has been placed on a team indicating the team information, schedule and coach’s information. Your coach will contact you at least one week prior to the start of the season to introduce themselves. If you haven’t heard from your coach and the first game is less than a week away, please contact us for information.

Q: I’m interested in coaching. Who do I contact?

A: You can sign up to coach (head coach or assistant coach) by indicating your desire to do so on the registration form for your child. After that, you may sign up to be a coach, we are often in need of positive and enthusiastic coaches.

Rules and Game Play

Q: What is flag football?
A: The basic rules of flag football are similar to those of traditional tackle football, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must grab and remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier to end a down. While there are many versions of flag football with varying rules, NFL Flag plays non-contact, 5 on 5, coed, with no blocking allowed. Everyone on offense except the quarterback is allowed to run the ball or catch a pass. Offensive players are not allowed to hand block defensive players to prevent them from grabbing the flag. 

Q: Why play flag football instead of tackle football?

A: Football is one of the most exciting and popular sports for kids. But whether it’s because of limited size or ability, or the desire to keep from getting hurt, not all kids want to play tackle football and many parents are concerned about the violent nature of the game. Flag football has proven to be a much safer sport for kids that still includes the high action appeal of football with far less of the common injuries associated with tackle football, especially concussions.

Q: How are the teams picked?

A: Efforts are made to accommodate coach and friend requests and in most cases are granted. An effort is also made to put kids from the same school on the same team, while at the same time, keeping the teams fair and equally balanced based on players experience, size and athleticism.

Q: Will there be playoffs or a Super Bowl?

A: As a recreational league with an emphasis on player participation and equal playing time, there are no playoffs or awards for regular season records. Teams wanting a higher level of competition may participate in a Championship Tournament held at the end of each season

Q: Will there be a tournament for those teams wanting a higher level of competition?

A: Yes, following each season the league will host an optional Championship Tournament for 2nd Grade and older divisions. League Champions and runner-ups will receive trophies. An additional team registration fee will apply.


Q: What are the rules of Stonington Flag Football?
A: Stonington Flag Football League rules and game play can be found here

Q: What size football does each age group use?

A:Pre-K though 3rd Grade Divisions use a Wilson Mini Football. 4th-5th Grade Divisions use a Wilson Blue NFL Flag Football (approximately a "junior" size) and 6th-8th Grade Divisions use a Wilson Brown NFL Flag Football (approximately a "youth" size). These footballs may be purchased at registration check-out as well as at the canopy at each league location while supplies last.

Registration

Q: What is the registration fee?
A: Registration is $110 per player. $89 per player for Pre-K Divisions.

Q: What's different about the Pre-K division?

A: Pre-K Divisions (minimum age: 4) will practice for 45 minutes and play approximately 45 minute games on a smaller field.

Q: What is included in the registration fee?

A: The registration fee includes an official team jersey (yours to keep), an official NFL Flag belt and flags, end of season participation medal and an 8 week session of practice and game play. Plus, as a member of an NFL League, each player receives NFL Flag Player Insurance Coverage and a free USA Football Player/Parent membership (free membership registration required).

Q: What is not included in the registration?

A: Mouth guards are required and must be worn by all players when on the field. Custom fit mouth guards are recommended and can be purchased at a sporting goods store for about $10. Players will also have to supply their own shorts or sweatpants (no pockets or belt loops). Cleats are recommended but not required. Metal cleats are not permitted.

Q: Can I still register my child after the deadline date?

A: If space is still available, you may register after the deadline with an additional $25.00 late registration fee.

Q: Do you offer sibling discounts?

A: Yes, we offer a $10 discount for each sibling of a registered player

Q: What is your refund policy?
A: A $15 Cancellation Fee will apply to all registration cancellations. After the posted Registration Deadline, no refunds will be given.
See Policy Page.

Q: Can I pay the registration fee by check?

A: Payment by check is not available online - only credit and debit cards are accepted. Please email or call customer service at 720-441-2590 to request additional payment options.

Q: What are the birth date cut-off dates to be eligible to play in the league?
A:For the Spring 2015 Season, players must have been born by April 11, 2011. The maximum grade level is 8th Grade - proof of grade level may be requested, Not all age groups are offered at all locations.

Q: My child has an older sibling or an older friend and wants to "play up" into that next age group - is that possible?

A: Yes. Playing up into the next age division, although not recommended, is permitted. Simply check the box on the registration form that asks if your are requesting to play up and we will make the change. Alternately, you may email us your request. We do not, however, allow "playing down" into a younger Age Division, to be fair to the younger kids.

Scheduling

Q: When are the seasons played and how long are the program sessions? 

A: Each program session is 8 weeks long: Opening Day practice followed by a 7 week regular season game schedule. Each team will practice for one hour prior to playing a game (approx 1 hour) each week on either Saturday or Sunday at the same location and day and approximate time each week of the program. Spring Season generally runs from early April to early June. Fall Season generally runs from early September to early November.

Q: When and where are the games?
A: Spring 2015 locations have been posted here. 

Q: When and where are practices?

A: Practices will be held at the same location as the games, one hour prior to each team’s scheduled game at approximately the same time each week. Exact team schedules will be posted 7-10 prior to the start of the season.

Q: Will practices and games always be at the same location?

A: Yes, each league has its own single location and all practices and games will be at that location. Rain out games may be scheduled at an alternate location if needed.

Q: Will games be played in the rain, bad weather?

A: Games will only be cancelled if the fields are deemed to be unplayable by the Field Manager or at the League Commissioner's discretion. Any cancellations will be posted immediately on the website as well as emailed to all participants.



Q: I have other questions. Who do I contact?A: You may contact our customer service department by email or call us at 720-441-2590.