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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

when & where

Practices and Games will be hosted in a combination of Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.

Sunday: April 26 - June 14. Harry Wipper Park. 2-3pm or 3-4pm. No practice May 24. (Apr 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31, Jun 7, 14) Note: no practice May Long Weekend May 24.

Wednesday: April 29 - Jun 17. Harry Wipper Park. 6-7pm or 7-8pm.
(Apr 29, May 6, 13, 20, May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17)

age groups

Offering co-ed flag football for players 7-15 years old.
Players may move up or down 1 division by request.

8u Grade 2-3 Ages 7-8 Born 2018-2017
10u Grade 4-5 Ages 9-10 Born 2016-2015
12u Grade 6-7 Ages 11-12 Born 2014-2013
15u Grade 8-9-10 Ages 13-15 Born 2012-2010

players receive

- 8 Weeks of competitive Games
- 7 Development Practices, inc. Scrimmages
- Official NFL Flag reversible jersey
- Official NFL Flag belt and mouthguard
- Official NFL Flag Certificate of Participation
- Digital playbooks and digital flag drills
- Liability insurance coverage
- Quality field rentals for practice and gameplay
- Safe, fun and meaningful experience!
* Note: 1 week of competitive games and practices are
offered in a tournament format - "Mid-Season Classic"!

JERSEY & SAME TEAM REQUESTS

Does my player have the opportunity to choose what NFL jersey and team name my child gets assigned to?

League organizers will appoint players to specific teams. Player input will be considered on the team choice, but no guarantees on what team jersey .

Will there be any opportunity for same team requests for friend/family members?

There will be an option during registration to place specific friend and/or family member requests to be on the same team, however, there are no guarantees of player placement.

WEATHER & CANCELLATIONS

Weather and cancelation decisions will be made by the League Operators, and be communicated with as much notice as possible to coaches, players and families. Flag football is played in many weather conditions, however, the City of Nanaimo and School District #68 may announce practices and games to be cancelled in extreme weather or conditions considered dangerous or harmful in any way to all participants involved. All efforts will be made to make up any cancelled games, depending on field availability.

regional tournament team

Registrants have the opportunity to be selected to the All-In All-Stars Team (10u, 12u & 14u). We are offering 10 roster spots per age group to represent us at the NFL Flag Regional Tournament in June in Vancouver, BC. All-In All-Stars receive an additional NFL Flag Canada jersey and flag belt. See here for more details.
Footage from 2025 Regionals in Vancouver.

PRACTICE AT HOME

To help players prepare for this season, we encourage you and your player to review these resources:

NFL FLAG Football Drills

NFL FLAG MOJO

refund policy

Early Bird Registration is $186.75 up until April 2, 2026. Regular price is $249.

Jan 19 - April 2: Full refund

April 3 - Apr 25: 50% refund issued but registrants receive the jersey, flag belt and mouthguard. April 26 and beyond: No refunds after the first league game.