WHAT IS FLAG FOOTBALL?

Flag football is fun!

Flag Football is an active for life sport, played for recreation or competition. It is non-contact and implements cardiovascular training and mental strategy. General guidelines for play can be found HERE.

Why play Flag Football?

Fun!
Exciting!
Fast!
Inexpensive!
Safe!
Enjoyable!
Social!
Co-Educational!
Teaches skill, agility and finesse!
Easy to organize!
High participation!
Excellent form of physical activity!
Promotes “sport for life” opportunities!
Develops life skills through sport; teaches cooperation, self discipline and sportsmanlike conduct builds self-confidence and improves self-image!

Who plays Flag Football?

Children, men, and women of all ages play flag. People can play recreationally in parks, as part of school intramural programs and on a more competitive level within organized leagues. Flag Football is a sport easily adapted any age and any ability. It is one of the fastest growing sports being played in Canada with competition extending internationally.

Where is Flag Football played?

One of the great advantages of Flag Football is that it can be played on any open field or gym. The play area can be simply and quickly laid out with small, rubber pylons.

Thinking About Starting a League?

Typically, a league organizer can spend at least five hours in the pre-season getting equipment, recruiting coaches, setting up a registration process and creating schedules. The hours that are put into it will vary though according to how many tasks are delegated, the resources available, the knowledge base of volunteers and the size of the league. The full League Convenor's Guide is available for sale at Football Canada. Excerpts from the Guide are available at: http://www.footballcanada.com/flag_parents_football_101.asp