Flag Football in Connecticut: Leagues, Schools & Community Games

 

 

 

Welcome to the Flag Football Resource Center (FFRC), your online destination for everything related to the sport of flag football in Connecticut. In this blog post, we will give you an overview of the leagues, schools, and community groups playing flag football in the state. Whether you are a parent or a player, a beginner or a veteran, we hope you will find something useful and interesting here. Thank you for reading our blog and supporting our website.

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If you wish to add your game to our list, please email us at info@flagfootball.com and we will be happy to include it. Now, let’s get started with the introduction to flag football in Connecticut .   ~Coach Mike & The Team

 

 

If you are looking a way to play flag football in Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Connecticut, you should check out the Next Level Performance Academy (NLPA) Flag Football program. NLPA is an official NFL Flag Football league that offers coed divisions for ages 4 to 14. Here are some of the benefits of joining NLPA:

– You can play in one of the five locations: Providence, Cranston, Coventry, Blackstone Valley or Bryant University.
– You can save money by registering early for the spring season, which starts on April 14th. The early bird discount ends on January 1st.
– You can volunteer as a coach and get a discount on your child’s registration fee. No experience is necessary, NLPA will provide the training and the drills.
State law requires that all coaches, referees and volunteers provide a current BACKGROUND CHECK which must be updated every 2 years.
– You can have fun doing the same skills evaluation and combine drills as NFL players do. All members are invited to participate in this event.

Visit https://www.nextlevelpa.com/ to learn more and sign up today!

 

– CT Flag is a league that offers programs for boys and girls of different ages and skill levels. You can find information about the locations, registration dates/costs and contact information of various leagues, community organizations and school programs on their website. Here are some of the programs that you can join or learn more about:

– Lil Ballerz Program: This is a program for kids aged 3-4, who want to learn the basics of throwing, catching and running control. It is a parent participation class that uses age appropriate balls and props to enhance the kids’ balance and motor skills. The program runs for 5 weeks at Jack O’Brien Stadium, between 12-1pm. Each child receives a jersey and flag belt. You can register online at https://www.ctflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2751223

– Girls Travel Flag Football Program: This is a program for girls who want to play competitive flag football at a higher level. It is open to girls aged 8-14 from any town in Connecticut. The program involves tryouts, practices, tournaments and travel. The tryouts will be held on February 18th at the Sports World Dome in East Windsor. You can register online at https://www.ctflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2751224

– Moms League: This is a program for women who want to play flag football for fun and fitness. It is open to women aged 18 and older from any town in Connecticut. The spring season will begin in April and run for about 7 weeks. Games will be played on Sundays at Jack O’Brien Stadium, between 9am and 12pm. The registration fee includes a team jersey, flag belt and flags, use of well groomed fields, certified officials, interactive website, organized administration, and a lot of fun. You will also need to purchase a mouthguard and protective headgear. You can register online at https://www.ctflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2751226

For more information about CT Flag and its programs, you can visit their website at https://www.ctflagfootball.com/ or contact them at admin@ctflagfootball.com

 

CT Pride Football has various programs and events for youth and high school football players who want to learn from experienced coaches and compete at a high level. CT Pride Football organizes tackle programs, 7v7 teams, skill clinics, future stars, recruiting and exposure, personal mentoring, and athletic development. You can find more information about each program on their website, as well as the registration dates and costs. Some of the upcoming events include:

– CT Pride’s FBU All-Star Team – Indoor Tryout: This is an opportunity for the top 10U, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in CT to join the all-star team that will represent the state and compete for a national championship. The tryout will be held on October 9th at Insports Centers in Trumbull, CT. The cost is $25 per player. You can register online at https://www.ctpridefootball.com/event-details-registration/ct-prides-fbu-all-star-team-indoor-tryout-2.

– CT Pride FBU Open Practice: This is a chance for the selected players to practice with their teammates and coaches before the regional tournament. The practice will be held on November 4th at multiple locations. You can find the details on https://www.ctpridefootball.com/events-1.

– 7v7 Tryout: This is a tryout for the 7v7 travel teams that will participate in various tournaments and leagues in the spring and summer. The tryout will be held on January 13th and 14th at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. The cost is $40 per player. You can register online at https://www.ctpridefootball.com/events-1.

If you are interested in any of these programs or events, you can contact CT Pride Football by phone at (203) 807-1705 or by email at ctpridefootball@gmail.com. You can also visit their website at https://www.ctpridefootball.com/ to learn more about their mission, coaches, sponsors, and merchandise.

 

Insports Centers is the premier sports facility for youth and adult sports in Connecticut. Insports Centers offers year-round flag football programs for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. You can join one of their leagues, camps, clinics, or tournaments and enjoy playing on their 100-yard convertible turf field or their boarded box arena. You can also rent their facilities for your own private events or fundraisers.

Insports Centers has a variety of flag football options to suit your needs and preferences. You can choose from:

– Youth Flag Football: For kids ages 5-14, this program teaches the fundamentals of flag football in a fun and safe environment. The program runs for 8 weeks and includes one practice and one game per week. The cost is $175 per player or $1,400 per team. Registration is open until January 31st. To register, visit https://insportscenters.com/youth/flag-football/.

– Adult Flag Football: For adults 18 and older, this program offers competitive and recreational leagues for men and women. The leagues run for 10 weeks and include one game per week. The cost is $1,200 per team or $150 per free agent. Registration is open until February 28th. To register, visit https://insportscenters.com/adult/flag-football/.

– Flag Football Tournaments: For teams looking for a challenge, Insports Centers hosts several flag football tournaments throughout the year. The tournaments are open to youth and adult teams of different divisions and formats. The entry fee varies depending on the tournament. To see the upcoming tournaments and register, visit https://insportscenters.com/tournaments/flag-football/.

– Flag Football Camps and Clinics: For players who want to improve their skills and learn from professional coaches, Insports Centers offers various camps and clinics during school breaks and holidays. The camps and clinics are open to youth and adult players of different levels and focus on different aspects of the game. The cost and duration vary depending on the camp or clinic. To see the upcoming camps and clinics and register, visit https://insportscenters.com/camps-clinics/flag-football/.

 

The Northeast Flag Football League (NEFFL) is a non-contact, co-ed league that offers different divisions for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can find a team that suits you.

The NEFFL has two leagues: the Southern League and the Northern League. The Southern League covers towns south of Norwalk, such as Greenwich, Stamford, Rye Brook, White Plains, and Armonk. The Northern League covers towns north of Norwalk, such as Bridgeport, Milford, New Haven, Stratford, and West Haven. Each league has its own schedule, registration, and fees.

The NEFFL runs two seasons: spring and fall. The spring season starts in April and ends in June. The fall season starts in September and ends in November. Each season consists of eight regular games and playoffs. The games are played on Sundays, either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on the league and division.

The NEFFL offers six divisions for different age groups: Tiny Mites (4-5 years old), Mighty Mites (6-7 years old), Junior Pee Wees (8-9 years old), Wees (10-11 years old), Juniors (12-13 years old), and Seniors (14-16 years old). There is also an all-girls league for ages 6-14. The divisions are based on the age of the player as of January 1st of the current year.

The NEFFL provides jerseys, flags, referees, and trophies for all players. The registration fee varies depending on the league and division, but it ranges from $175 to $225 per player. You can register online at https://www.northeastflagfootballleague.com/ or by mail. You can also contact the league directors for more information.

 

The Connecticut Flag Football League (CFFL) has different divisions for men, women and co-ed teams of various skill levels and formats. You can choose from 9vs9, 5vs5 or 7vs7 games, depending on your preference and availability.

The CFFL runs in the spring and fall seasons, and each division has a regular season plus playoffs. The games are played at various locations in Hartford, East Hartford and Manchester. You can register as a team or as a free agent, and enjoy the benefits of full stat tracking, prizes, media coverage and career stats.

The CFFL is powered by LeagueLineup.com, a free sports website builder and team management tool. To learn more about the CFFL and how to join, visit their website at https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=ctflag.

 

32 Sports has NFL Flag Football leagues, tournaments and clinics for boys and girls aged 6 to 14. You can join as an individual or as a team, and enjoy the benefits of playing in a safe and organized environment.

32 Sports has different locations across the state, including Bloomfield, New Britain, Newington and West Hartford. You can find the details of each location on their website: https://www.32sports.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1334743

The registration for the fall season is open until September 1st, and the cost is $150 per player. The season runs from September 11th to November 6th, with games on Saturdays and Sundays. Each player will receive an NFL Flag Football jersey, flag belt and mouthpiece.

32 Sports also has national teams that compete in elite 7v7 and flag football tournaments across the country. If you are interested in joining or trying out for these teams, you can contact them at info@32sports.com or call them at (860) 578-2032.

 

GameOn Flag Football is a 5 on 5 youth flag football league in Connecticut. Here is what you need to know about this league:

– GameOn Flag Football is open to boys and girls in grades K through 8 from any town in Connecticut.
– There are three separate leagues running in three towns: Madison, West Haven and Middletown. You can register your child for any of these leagues, regardless of where you live. This is not a travel league, so your child will play in the same town for seven weeks.
– The league season runs for seven consecutive Sundays starting on March 28 and ending on May 17.
– The teams are coached by varsity football high school coaches, student athletes and local volunteer parent coaches. The kids play and learn both offense and defense and switch at the half.
– The registration fee is $175 per child, which includes a jersey, flag belt and mouth guard.

You can register online at https://www.gameonflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1839410

The Connecticut High School Football Alliance (CHSFA) is a program that brings together high school teams from different divisions and conferences to play competitive games in the fall season. The CHSFA has just announced its 100-game schedule for September to November.

The CHSFA was created in 2021 to provide more opportunities for high school football players to face different opponents and showcase their skills. The alliance is composed of 112 schools from the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) and the Connecticut Technical Conference (CTC). The games are organized by region, division and class, and they count towards the teams’ playoff eligibility.

If you want to see the full schedule of the CHSFA games, you can visit their website at https://highschool.si.com/connecticut/2024/02/14/connecticut-high-school-football-alliance-announces-2024-fall-schedule. There you can find all the details about the dates, times, locations and opponents of each game. You can also follow their Twitter account @CHSFA_CT for updates and news.

– NFL FLAG: This is the largest flag football league in the U.S., and the only league where players can wear official NFL gear. NFL FLAG has several leagues in Connecticut, such as Stamford Youth Foundation, New Haven Flag Football League, Fairfield County Flag Football League, and more. You can find a league near you by entering your ZIP code on their website: https://nflflag.com/find-league. The registration dates and costs vary depending on the league, but most of them offer fall and spring seasons for boys and girls ages 5 to 17.

– Pop Warner: This is another national organization that offers flag football programs for youth in Connecticut. Pop Warner has four associations in Connecticut: Central Connecticut Pop Warner, Northern Connecticut Pop Warner, Southern Connecticut Pop Warner, and Western Connecticut Pop Warner.

Each association has its own leagues and teams that cover different towns and cities in the state. You can find more information about each association and their contact details on their website: https://www.popwarner.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1693269.

– High School Leagues: If your child is in high school or wants to play at a more competitive level, you can check out some of the high school flag football leagues that are offered in Connecticut. For example, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) organizes a girls flag football league that involves 16 high schools from different regions of the state. The league runs from April to June and has a state championship at the end of the season. You can find more information about the league and its schedule on their website: https://www.casciac.org/scripts/show_news.cgi?story=2021flagfootballrelease.txt.

– Connecticut Flag Football Association (CTFFA: This is a non-profit organization that organizes flag football tournaments and events throughout Connecticut. The CTFFA hosts several tournaments each year, such as the CT State Championship, the CT Winter Classic and the CT Turkey Bowl. The tournaments are open to teams of different skill levels and age groups, from youth to adult. The registration fees vary depending on the tournament, but they usually range from $250 to $400 per team. You can find more information about the CTFFA and its upcoming tournaments at https://www.ctffa.com/ or email ctffa@hotmail.com.

– Connecticut Flag Football League (CTFFL): This is another non-profit organization that runs flag football leagues and tournaments in Connecticut. The CTFFL offers flag football leagues for youth and adults in various locations, such as New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, and Danbury. The youth leagues are divided into age groups from 5 to 17 years old, and the adult leagues are divided into men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions. The registration fees vary depending on the location and season, but they usually range from $75 to $150 per player. You can find more information about the CTFFL and its current leagues at https://www.ctffl.net/ or call (203) 530-3964.

– Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC): This is the governing body of high school sports in Connecticut. The CIAC oversees the flag football programs of several high schools in Connecticut, such as Bloomfield High School, Branford High School, East Haven High School, Hamden High School and West Haven High School. The high school flag football season runs from September to November, and it follows the rules and regulations of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). You can find more information about the CIAC and its flag football programs at http://ciacsports.com/site/?page_id=105 or call (203) 250-1111.

 

Stonington

Here is a summary of some of the leagues, community organizations and school programs that offer flag football for different age groups and skill levels.

– Stonington Rec NFL FLAG Football: This is a youth flag football program that follows the NFL FLAG rules and provides official NFL team jerseys for the players. The program is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14 and runs from September to November. The games are played on Saturdays at the District Office Lower Field. The registration fee is $75 per player and includes a jersey, flag belt and mouth guard. You can register online at https://stonington.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=13741 or contact Stonington Recreation at (860) 535-5015 for more information.

– COMO/Rec Basketball League: This is a youth basketball league that also offers flag football as an alternative sport for the 3rd and 4th grade division. The league is intended for all skill levels and emphasizes athletic enjoyment, instruction, fundamentals and sportsmanship. The games are played on Saturdays at Deans Mill School or West Vine Street School from December to February. The registration fee is $75 per player and includes a jersey and a basketball. You can register online at https://stonington.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=19832 or contact Stonington Recreation at (860) 535-5015 or COMO at (860) 535-2476 for more information.

– Stonington Rec Indoor NFL FLAG High School: This is a high school flag football program that follows the NFL FLAG rules and provides official NFL team jerseys for the players. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 9 to 12 and runs from January to March. The games are played on Sundays at the Stonington Community Center Gymnasium. The registration fee is $100 per player and includes a jersey, flag belt and mouth guard. You can register online at https://stonington.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=20018 or contact Stonington Recreation at (860) 535-5015 for more information.

Windsor

One of the programs that CT Flag offers is the Windsor Flag Football League, which is based in Windsor and open to participants from any town. This is a recreational league, so there are no tryouts or cuts, and no previous experience is necessary. The spring season will typically begin in early April, with practices starting the week before the first games. Games are played on Sundays at Jack O’Brien Stadium. The registration fee covers a full season of practices and games, a team jersey, flag belt and flags, use of well groomed fields, certified officials, interactive website, organized administration, and a lot of fun for you and your child. You can register online at https://www.ctflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2751223.

The Windsor Flag Football League has two divisions: Lil Ballerz for ages 3-4 and Recreational League for ages 5-15. The Lil Ballerz program is an exciting program that begins the development of throwing, catching and running control, all while playing creative and fun games. The Lil Ballerz program is a parent participation class that uses age appropriate balls and props to enhance balance and motor skills. Touchdowns are scored at the end of every class with the parents cheering them on. The Lil Ballerz program runs for 5 weeks between 12-1pm.

The Recreational League is for players who want to learn and enjoy the game of flag football. The games are 40 minutes long and each team plays one game per week for a total of ~7 games for the season. All teams qualify for the playoffs at the end of the season. The Recreational League requires players to wear a mouthguard and protective headgear during games.

If you have any questions about the Windsor Flag Football League or any other programs that CT Flag offers, you can contact them at admin@ctflagfootball.com.

 

 

Milford

The Milford Eagles Pop Warner Flag Football program is backed by the NFL Flag initiative and offers two sessions: Spring and Fall. Here are some details about the program and how to register.

– The program is open to boys and girls ages 5-14, regardless of skill level or prior experience.
– The program focuses on developing the fundamentals of the game, as well as teamwork and sportsmanship.
– The registration fee includes a team jersey and insurance.
– The Spring session runs from April to June, and the Fall session runs from September to November.
– The Spring session is more focused on development, while the Fall session has a draft, standings and playoffs.
– The games are played on Sundays at the Orange Ave Turf Fields, with one hour of practice before each game.
– The program has different divisions based on age: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U.
– To register, you need to fill out an online form and provide some documents, such as a physical form, a participant contract, a birth certificate (for new players) and a final report card.

You can find more information about the program and the registration process on their website: https://www.milfordcteagles.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2069208

 

Stoughton

The Stoughton Youth Flag Football League (SYFFL) is a non-profit organization that offers flag football programs for boys and girls of different age groups and skill levels. Here are some of the benefits of joining the SYFFL:

– You will learn the fundamentals of flag football, such as passing, catching, running, blocking, and defending.
– You will develop your physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills.
– You will make new friends and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
– You will compete in games and tournaments against other teams from Stoughton and nearby towns.

The SYFFL has four divisions: Junior (grades 1-2), Senior (grades 3-5), Girls (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). The registration fee for each division is $100, which includes a jersey, flags, and insurance. The registration deadline for the 2022 season is August 15th. You can register online at https://www.stoughtonflagfootball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1461841 or in person at O’Donnell Middle School on August 17th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The games are played on Saturdays at O’Donnell Middle School from September to November. The practices are held once or twice a week at the discretion of the coaches. The SYFFL follows the rules and regulations of the NFL Flag Football program, which can be found at https://nflflag.com/resources.

 

Fairfield County

The Fairfield County Football League (FCFL) is a youth football league that offers co-ed and all-girls NFL flag football leagues for kids in grades 3 to 8. The FCFL also has tackle and modified football programs for kids who want to learn the fundamentals of the game in a safe and fair environment. The FCFL is made up of 10 member organizations: Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Westport and Wilton. Each organization has its own website where you can find more information about their programs, registration dates/costs and contact details. Here are some of the links to the member organizations:

– Bridgeport: https://www.bridgeportyouthfootball.org/
– Darien: https://www.darienjuniors.com/
– Fairfield: https://www.fairfieldgiants.com/
– New Canaan: https://www.newcanaanfootball.org/
– Norwalk: https://www.norwalkpackers.com/
– Ridgefield: https://www.ridgefieldyouthfootball.org/
– Stamford: https://www.stamfordyouth.org/
– Trumbull: https://www.trumbullyouthfootball.com/
– Westport: https://www.westportpal.org/
– Wilton: https://www.wiltonyouthfootball.org/

You can also visit the FCFL website at https://www.fairfieldcountyfootball.org/ to learn more about the league details, playoff brackets, jamboree, store, USA Football certification, parent resources and more.