Flag Football Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is flag football? Flag football is a non-contact version of American football where players wear flags attached to their waists. Instead of tackling, players "down" opponents by pulling a flag from their belt.

2. What age groups can participate? Our league serves pre-K through 12th grade. Age divisions are usually pre-K - 1st; 2nd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-12th.
 
3. When does the season start and how long does it run?  The spring 2025 season will run from March 29th- May 11th. 

4. Is previous experience required? No prior experience is needed. We welcome players of all skill levels and our coaches provide instruction to help everyone learn and enjoy the game.

Registration and Fees

5. How do I register my child? You can register online at http://beavercountyflagfootball.org/  Early registration is encouraged as we are limited in the number of players we can support.

6. What is the cost to participate? The registration fee is $120 for pre-K-1st. All other age groups are $130. This includes a jersey, shorts, and flags.

7. What is the refund policy? Refunds are available up to the day registration ends for that season. After that date, no refunds will be issued.

8. Can I register as a team or an individual? You may register as a team or an individual. If you register as a team, each child must be registered individually, and the full name of the coach must be listed in the registration form. If you register as an individual, we will do our best to place you on a team with other children from your school district.

Practices and Games

9. What equipment does my child need?
Required (These items are provided)
• Jersey
•   Shorts
•   Flags
Recommended
•   Mouthguard
•   Water bottle
•   Cleats (only molded plastic cleats)

10. When is practice? Because our coaches are all volunteers, we allow them to set the practice times and locations. Once registration closes and you are assigned a team, the head coach will reach out to you with this information.

11. Do I have to attend practice? Players are required to attend practice at least once a week. The more practice players attend the better he or she, and the team will be. We cannot guarantee playing time for any players who do not attend practice.

12. Are parents required to stay during practices and games? Parents are not required to attend practices or games. We do ask that you ensure your child is dropped off and picked up on time. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled game time.
 
Teams and Coaching

13. How are teams formed? Teams are formed based on grade and school district/zip code. Friend and coach requests can be noted during registration, but are not guaranteed.

14. I requested a teammate or specific coach, and my request wasn't honored. We do our best to honor these requests. However, these are not guaranteed.

15. How many players are on a team? We play 6 on 6, and aim to have teams that are 8-10 players, but may be as large as 12 depending on the number of players and coaches registered.

16. Can I coach a team? Yes! We welcome parent volunteers to coach or assist. Please sign up as a volunteer during registration.

Rules

17. Are there any rules specific to this league? Yes, please see the rule book here.

Miscellaneous

18. What if my child misses a game or practice? We understand that conflicts arise. Please notify your coach as soon as possible if your child will be absent.

19. How can I get updates about cancellations or schedule changes? Please check our website or Facebook pages for updates. 

20. Who can I contact for additional questions? For any other questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 724.622.2095. We’re happy to help!