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CroART Sports is proud to offer the NFL Flag Football Program to the Falmouth community for kids ages 4 to 12. 

The Spring Flag Football League starts May 26 and goes to June 23.

All games will be played on Friday Evenings 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at North Falmouth Elementary School.

 

Teams: COED teams will have 5 - 7 players

Format: 

HS Division (Pre K to K) - Format is 4 v 4

College Division (Grades K – 2) - Format is 5 v 5

Pro Division (Grades 3/4 – 5/6) - Format is 4 v 4

 

Dates: May 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23

 

Cost per player $100  

 

**First 5 Players registered receive a free Football**

Each player receives:

NFL Team-Identified Reversible Jersey

Official NFL Flag Football Belt and Flags  

5 Weeks of games

Team Coach

 

Are you a parent who is Interested in Coaching? contact us by email info@croartsports.com or by calling 617.592.7732

 

About NFL Flag: NFL FLAG is the premier youth flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-14. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork.

Launched in 1996, the NFL FLAG Football program is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field.

NFL FLAG gives youngsters the chance to be an official NFL player!

The NFL Flag Football League referenced herein (Flag League) is officially licensed by NFL Properties LLC, but none of the National Football League (NFL), its member clubs, NFL Ventures, L.P. or any of their respective affiliates or subsidiaries are sponsoring or operating the Flag League or will have any liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the Flag League. All NFL-related logos and marks, including, without limitation, the NFL Flag logo, are trademarks of the NFL or the respective member club.

Rules

High School Division - 4 v 4 Format

College Division - 5 vs 5 Format

Pro Division - 4 v 4 Format

 

Scoring

  • Touchdown 7 pts.
  • 2 Pts for Safety (only can happen if QB backs into end one on a pass and is called for 4 seconds)

Offense

  • 4 downs per series.
  • No 1st downs, offense must score in 4 plays.
  • All players are eligible receivers.
  • Center must always snap the Football.
  • QB has 4 seconds to throw the Football, if ball is not thrown it will result in a sack loss of down and the ball will be placed where the QB stands.
  • QB can not run on passing plays.
  • Laterals and forward pitches are allowed.
  • No flag guarding or stiff arming.
  • No diving or jumping allowed to advance the Football.
  • Once the ball carrier falls down the play is dead.
  • No fumbles, the ball is blown dead once it hits the ground.
  • Downfield blocking is permitted, players must have hands on side or held in front like  a pick older players can have hands extended and block the waist to shoulder box area.
  • Only 1 foot needs to be down for a completion.
  • No kickoffs and punts are allowed and can be returned if caught.
  • No timeouts.
  • one 35 min game, running game time, clock doesn't stop!
  • Once the receivers flag comes off they are ineligible.
  • Offense has 5 seconds from huddle to get the play off.*refs don't have to warn offense of expiring time.

Defense

  • No stripping.
  • No chucking or forcing a player out of bounds.
  • No BLITZ".
  • Must be 5 yards off the line of scrimmage.
  • No grasping clothing or holding an offensive player back from forward progress.

General

  • All belts must be visible and off to the side.
  • All players must freeze in spot when the whistle blows
  • Any time a player is injured teams will huddle up on their coach.
  • Parents can volunteer for practice time to assist with drills. Games will be run by assigned coaches.
  • All players must have mouth guard in while playing.
  • All players must have team jersey and belt to play in game. 
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NFL FLAG is the premier youth flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-17. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork.

If you are a coach or parent please review the handbook for official league rules.