FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Who Can Play?
A: All children, Boys and Girls, ages from Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Q: What team will my child (ren) be playing in?
A: Players are drafted based on their age and skill level at the beginning of their first season and and can remain with their same teammates each season. This league values keeping neighboring players and same schools playing together whenever possible. The drafting staff makes reasonable accommodations to attempt to honor special requests together with the needs and balance for the good of each team. Individual factors influencing each team take into consideration each player’s school, a buddy request, grade and age factors.
Q: Do we accept team registrations?
A: No. To ensure teams are not “stacked” as much as possible, friend and/or school groups can request the same team as long as all player skills are reasonably competitive. This ensures parity within the league and prevents stacking. Our buddy request philosophy is just that, a buddy request. This does not mean a coach can request 10 players. It is used for children to request to be placed on a team with one or two friends.
Q: How many players are on a team?
A: Each team has an average of 8 players. The League reserves the right to stretch these guidelines if the League deems necessary.
Q: Does the League supply uniforms?
A: Every Flag Football player in our program receives an official NFL reversible team jersey and a flag belt to keep with your registration.
Q: Who are the coaches?
A: Coaches are experienced prior players and/or coaches and/or parent volunteers. To be eligible to coach and be part of the coaching staff, requires prior experience. Interested parties can apply for a team or to be part of the staff online. Space is limited and experience matters, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Q: Who are the Officials?
A: Referees are typically CIF certified. High School Athletic Association certified. These are the same Referees you may find officiating local High School games. Each official is trained and licensed with experience to call a fair game for both sides.
Q: How much playing time can my child expect?
A: This League offers programs that emphasize participation, fun, learning team work, fundamentals and player development. Coaches assess each of their players based on multiple areas geared towards producing a cohesive team which includes fair and balanced opportunities to earn participate and contribute, with playing time varying based on attendance, development, performance, player role, team needs and game strategy. As players grow and demonstrate their commitment and contribution, increased playing time can be a natural incentive and reflection of that growth. Ultimately, the goal is for individual players to take advantage of opportunities to develop, contribute and experience the value of being part of a team—not simply measure their experience in minutes on the field of play.
Q; How long is the season?
A: An eight-week season including weekly games and mid-week practices on safe and well maintained fields, certified officials, the official NFL FLAG reversible team jersey, flag belt and flags, official team photo in an active branded exciting NFL Flag Football League sprinkled on top with lots of FUN for your player’s and family.
Q: Are there playoffs?
A: For Kindergarten through 4th grade there is a “Bowl Game: to round out and celebrate the last game of the Season. For 5th through 8th grade there are play offs.
Q: Do all flag football players need mouth pieces?
A: Yes. It is mandatory. All players must be wearing a mouth piece before stepping on the field. No exceptions apply.
Q: How do I register?
A: All registrations are online at:
Q: How does the refund policy work?
A: Click here to view refund/transfer policy before completing your payment.
Q: Which areas do you serve and what age groups can play?
A: NFL Football Flag and Cheer serves the South Bay of Los Angeles and other surrounding cities including; Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Gardena, Lawndale, Lomita, Carson, Wilmington, Lennox, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, *Palos Verdes Peninsula and *Long Beach.
Players from 4 years to 14 years old are eligible.
Q: What are the divisions and approximate age groups for each division?
Pee Wee (6-7 U)
Juniors (8-9 U)
Majors (10-11 U)
Pro (12-14 U)