Flag Football - MarpleSportsArena.com

Winter 2020 League Information:

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Registration is Now Closed. Email RMATTHEWS@marplesportsarena.com to see if there is room on a team.
Games played indoors at Marple Sports Arena.
Games are played Primarily on Friday Nights and Saturday Late Afternoon & Night. Sunday Games Possible later in season.
6 vs. 6 Co-ed , even playing time, & two 20-minute halves in 50-minute time slots.
Refereed games by paid experienced referees.
Volunteer Coaches. Coaches Meeting TBA.
Issued a team jersey and flags *Must be returned at end of season*
7 Regular Season Games, 2 Team Practices, & 1 Playoff Games. 7 regular season games are scheduled, but postponements may happen, we will do our very best to make every game up, but in some instances we cannot, so we only guarantee 6 regular season games & playoffs.
Must attend 1 Player Evaluation. Player Evaluations are scheduled for Monday January 4th (Last Names A thru L) or Tuesday January 5th (Last Names M thru Z). 7u at 5:00pm, 10u at 5:45pm, 14u at 6:30pm.
Rosters & 1st Practice Date Announced on Wednesday January 6th. 1st practice will be weekend of 1/8. Game Schedules for first 4 games out by Friday 1/8.
Schedules For your First 4 Games of Season emailed out on Friday January 8th. Teams entered as “Teams” will mostly play each other these 4 games. Teams made up of “Individual Registrations” will mostly play each other these 4 games.
Schedules for your final 3 games will be sent out later in season and these schedules will be tailored to team’s skill levels.
2 Team Practices Scheduled Weekend of 1/8 and 2nd practice TBD.
Games Begin Friday 1/15.
Regular Season tentatively Runs Through Mid March, w/ playoffs to follow.
Our league is registered with USA Football and officially partnered with the NFL.
All teams make the playoffs. Playoff Brackets are TBD on team skill levels to ensure each team has a fair shot at a Championship.
Individual registration fee of $125 includes Player Evaluation, 2 Team Practices, 8 Guaranteed Games, referee & scorekeeper, equipment, and Super Bowl Sunday costs.
Coaches Meeting Wednesday 1/13 5:45pm.

*We reserve the right to change the schedule as needed*
*Due to availability, we only schedule two practices per team, coaches may request additional practice time and it will be given out on a first come first serve basis and is dependent on rink availability.*

Divisions

Age Groups (Determined By Age on 1/1/2021)

7 & Under (5,6,7 yr. olds)

10 & Under (8,9,10 yr. olds)

14 & Under (11,12,13,14 yr. olds)

Approximate Game Start Times:

TBD

LEAGUE COST:

*Fees include all field/rink time, equipment, referee fees, score keeper fees and playoffs*

$125.00 per Individual Player.

Individual Registration Deadline Tuesday January 5th Must attend a player evaluation on 1/4 or 1/5. Friend requests are allowed and we do our best to accommodate.

Teams Welcome

$1,100.00 per team

*Max of 10 players for $1100.00*

*Any Additional Player is $125.00 each, after 10*

*Team Roster Min 9 Max 12*

*No refunds. Store credit only*

*If you plan to put in a team, please email RMatthews@marplesportsarena.com asap for further directions. Deadline to put in a team is Friday December 31st. $125.00 down deposit to hold team spot. Rosters due by Tuesday 1/5. Team balance due by First Game.*

For More Info Contact:
Ryan Matthews
Youth Sport & Events Director
610-338-0111 X2
RMatthews@marplesportsarena.com

“NFL FLAG is the premier youth flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-14. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork.

Launched in 1996, the NFL FLAG Football program is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field.

NFL FLAG gives youngsters the chance to be an official NFL player!*”

*Quote from official NFL flag site*

Covid-19 Guidelines

NFL Flag Delco Winter 2021

Covid-19 Guidelines:

COVID Safety - Please do not attend

IF your temperature is over 99.4 degrees (Temperature Checks at home before you leave are required).
IF you have experienced any symptoms in the last 72 hours.
Symptoms include: Fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath.
IF anyone in your household has experienced any symptoms in the last 72 hours.
IF in the past 10 days you have had close contact with anyone who tested positive for COVID-19.
IF during season you've tested positive for COVID-19, you need a Negative Test Results and no symptoms for 72 hours to return.
IF you feel uncomfortable with any of our procedures, guidelines or restriction.

COVID Guidelines and Restrictions

Out on the floor playing Flag Football, mask required (Subject to change).
On the bench not playing Flag Football, mask required.
Mask required all time for staff and coaches.
On the bench please stay a safe distance away from people.
Please enter Marple Sports Arena dressed in equipment and ready to go.
Do not bring your bag in or get dressed inside.
No dressing rooms will be available.
Limit the number of parents watching Flag Football to one per player. No siblings when possible.
Mask required for all spectators.
Please only arrive a maximum of 5 minutes before your scheduled game time.
We will be cleaning benches in between games.