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Youth NFL Flag Football

Arlington Youth NFL Flag Football is part of the National Football League’s official flag football program that allows boys and girls to play non-contact flag football in a fast paced and exciting environment. Arlington is home to one of the largest programs in the nation and is entering our 21st year with over 1,300 registrants for the 2024 season.

Registration for the Fall 2025 NFL Flag Football League is open now!

You can learn more about NFL FLAG by visiting http://www.nflflag.com/ or register below.

Registration

Register online below beginning May 12th at 12:00am. Registration converts to a non-guaranteed waiting list at 11:59pm on July 13th. Payment can be made by credit/debit card online or by cash or check in person.

The registration for the Fall NFL Flag Program will be $130. There will also be a Field Fund fee of either $10 (grades 1st-3rd) or $20 (grades 4th-12th). The field fund fee is collected by all Arlington County sports organizations to support capital field projects and maintenance.

Financial assistance available to qualified applicants. More Information on Fee Reductions.

Equipment

Provided for the 2025 season are sublimated jerseys, flag belts and footballs.

NFL youth blue football (Wilson Pee Wee/K2) is used for grades 1-5.
NFL youth brown football (Wilson Junior/TDY) is used for grades 5-12.

Mouth guards are required. Cleats are optional (metal cleats are prohibited).

Practices and Games

Practices will be held twice a week on weeknights/weekends and begin the week of August 18th.

Games will be held on Saturdays and/or Sundays beginning September 7th and concluding by November 2nd. Games will be held on Columbus Day Weekend. Games are not planned to be scheduled on Veterans Day Weekend (11/8-11/9).

Team practices and games will take place at Kenmore MS, Ft. Barnard, Quincy Park, Barcroft Park, Bluemont Park, Wakefield H.S., and Washington-Liberty H.S.

Volunteer Coaches

Volunteer Coaches are the lifeblood of our programs. We simply would not be able to operate our youth sport leagues such as this Youth Flag Football League without the hundreds of parents, family members, friends and community leaders who volunteer their time to promote youth sports in Arlington.

The only way to ensure your child’s team has a volunteer coach is to have someone volunteer specifically for your child’s team. Find a trusted adult (ex. Family member, pastor, community leader, teacher), or have a high school aged minor along with a trusted adult coach your team. Each team needs 2-4 volunteers. DPR will provide support and give resources to new coaches. Prospective volunteer coaches do not need to have any prior coaching experience. It is a time commitment of about 2-3 hours per week.

Practice Field Maps

Additional Program Information

League Managers

League Manager for Grades 1-12
Mariah Leonard
703-228-1818
[email protected]

Team Personnel Listing

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Positions

2025 NFL Youth Flag Football

Sideline Coordinator Volunteer Coach responsible for keeping their team's sideline orderly and organized.

Head Coach An adult who volunteers to operate team's practices and games compliant with league rules. Also, responsible for team communications and logistics unless delegated to Assistant Coach or Team Manager.

An adult who volunteers to operate team's practices and games compliant with league rules. Also, responsible for team communications and logistics unless delegated to Assistant Coach or Team Manager.

Assistant Coach An adult who volunteers to assist the team's Head Coach in regards to operating team practices, games and communications compliant with league rules.

An adult who volunteers to assist the team's Head Coach in regards to operating team practices, games and communications compliant with league rules.

Team Manager

Arlington County can provide upon request reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Two weeks advance notice is preferred. Question on access and inclusion should be directed to the Therapeutic Recreation Office at 703-228-4740. Likewise, Arlington County does not want fee to be a barrier for those who participate in County classes, camps or programs. Call 703-228-4747 to learn how to qualify for reduced fees. TTY 703-228-4743