About Fall Flag

Discover the Excitement of Fall Flag Football with York Region Lions!

Open to Girls & Boys Ages 5-14!

Our Fall Flag Football program offers an engaging and dynamic experience for young athletes, focusing on more than just the game. We believe that the values instilled through flag football—character, leadership, resilience, and teamwork—are crucial life skills that extend beyond the field, empowering participants in the classroom and in their daily lives.

Why Choose Flag Football?

Flag football is a rapidly growing sport that offers numerous benefits:

• Inclusivity for All: Flag football is a fantastic sport for both boys and girls across a wide range of ages. There are no height or weight restrictions, making it an accessible and enjoyable game for everyone, regardless of their physical build or prior experience.

• Flexible & Adaptable: Whether your child is looking for fun competition, aiming to learn the fundamental rules and strategies of football, or preparing for a future transition into tackle football, our flag program supports all skill levels and athletic aspirations.

• Promotes Fitness & Active Lifestyles: In an increasingly digital world, flag football provides an excellent opportunity for physical activity and healthy movement. It encourages children to get outdoors, exercise, and spend quality time away from screens.

• An Ideal Introduction to Football: Flag football serves as a natural and safe entry point into the exciting world of football. It allows children to learn the core concepts of the game, develop crucial motor skills, and foster a love for the sport in a non-contact environment.

• Teaches Invaluable Teamwork: Our program inherently instils the critical value of teamwork. Players learn how to collaborate, communicate effectively, and support one another, understanding that collective effort leads to success.

• Builds Lasting Confidence: Through skill development, successful plays, and positive reinforcement, flag football equips your child with the tools to build and strengthen their self-confidence, both on and off the field.

• Instils Positive Sportsmanship: Emphasis is placed on fair play, respect for opponents, and grace in both victory and defeat. Children learn what it means to be a good sport and a valuable team player.
  
  

Program Details:

• Cost: $190 .

• Schedule:

  • Our Fall sessions run from mid-August through October.

  • Games are typically 1-hour long 

• Location: All games are held at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School (CHS) in Aurora.

Equipment Provided & Required:

York Region Lions NFL FLAG strives to make participation easy by providing most of the necessary equipment:

Provided as part of your registration:

• Flag Football Flags and Belts: Players will receive an official NFL FLAG football belt with flags that hang along their sides. The objective is for opponents to pull these flags off the ball-carrier's belt.

• NFL FLAG Team Jersey: Every registered player will receive an official team jersey.

Player Responsibilities (Required):

• Shorts: It is crucial to wear shorts that do not have pockets. This ensures the flag belt and flags are always visible, preventing unnecessary penalties and, more importantly, acting as a safety precaution to avoid fingers getting caught when attempting to remove a flag.

• Mouthguard: This is the only required protective gear. We highly recommend having a backup mouthguard in your player's bag, just in case.

• Football Cleats: Players must wear football cleats. Please note that metal cleats are strictly prohibited in flag football.

Optional Equipment:

• Football Gloves: Some players prefer to use football gloves, which can provide extra grip for ball control. These are not required for participation.

Registration Information:

Registration for the Fall 2025 Flag Program is open now! For more detailed information and to complete your registration, please visit our page  http://yorkfootball.rampregistrations.com/

Payment Information:

Our preferred method of payment is an online debit or credit card. No cheques will be accepted for registration. 

Still have questions about our flag programs? Please direct all inquiries to flagfootball@yorkregionfootball.com.

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