How to Determine League Age

The Age Determination Date for a NFL Flag player is the actual age of a child as of JANUARY 1ST of the current year. The Age Determination Date for a Little These respective dates identify the “league age” as it relates to a player’s eligibility to participate in any of NFL Flag’s divisions of play.

Please see the below NFL Flag league age determination chart:

BIRTH CHART FOR 2023 

Birth Year
Birth Date
Current Age = Available Division
Which Division is right for you? 


6U: 5 - 6 years old
8U: 7 - 8 years old
10U: 9 - 10 years old
12U: 11 - 12 years old
14U: 13 - 14 years old (no high school)
17U: High School


2018: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (4)
2017: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (5)
2016: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (6)
2015: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (7)
2014: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (8)
2013: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (9)
2012: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (10)
2011: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (11)
2010: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (12)
2009: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (13)
2008: Jan 1 - Dec 31 (14)