Flag Football in West Virginia: 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 West Virginia. 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 are looking for youth flag football leagues in West Virginia, you have several options to choose from. Here is a summary of some of the programs available in different cities and towns across the state.

– One of the most popular options is the NFL FLAG league, which is the largest and only official flag football league in the U.S. It is designed for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels, and it provides a fun and safe way to learn and play football. You can wear official NFL gear and enjoy the benefits of being part of the NFL family. To find an NFL FLAG league near you, you can use the league finder tool on their website: https://nflflag.com/find-league

– In Charleston, you can join the NFL FLAG league run by the Charleston Parks and Recreation Department. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14 and runs from September to November. The registration fee is $50 per player and includes a jersey, flag belt, and insurance. You can register online at https://charlestonwv.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/nfl-flag-football or call 304-348-6860 for more information.

– In Morgantown, you can sign up for the i9 Sports flag football program, which offers co-ed leagues for kids ages 4 to 14. The program focuses on fun, safety, and sportsmanship and provides one practice and one game per week on Saturdays. The registration fee varies depending on the season and location, but it includes a reversible jersey, flag belt, and medal. You can find a league near you by entering your zip code at https://www.i9sports.com/flag-football or call 304-212-5463 for more information.

– In Martinsburg, you can participate in the Eastern Panhandle Youth Flag Football League, which is affiliated with NFL FLAG. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 17 and runs from August to October. The registration fee is $75 per player and includes a jersey, flag belt, mouthpiece, and insurance. You can register online at https://epyffl.sportngin.com/register/form/987140143 or call 304-279-2296 for more information.

You can also check out the NFL Play Football website at https://playfootball.nfl.com/about-youth-football/find-a-league to find more leagues near you or learn how to start your own league.’

– West Virginia Flag Football Association (WVFFA): This is a non-profit organization that promotes flag football in West Virginia. They organize leagues, tournaments and clinics for youth and adult players. They also provide coaching and officiating certification courses. You can visit their website at https://www.wvffa.com/ to learn more about their programs and events.

–West Virginia University (WVU) Intramural Sports: WVU offers flag football as one of its intramural sports for students, faculty and staff. The flag football season runs from September to November, with games played on Mondays and Wednesdays at the WVU Recreation Center. You can register online at https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/intramural-sports or contact the Intramural Sports Office at 304-293-5076 for more information.

– Morgantown Flag Football League (MFFL): This is a recreational league for adults (18+) in Morgantown, West Virginia. The league plays on Sundays from August to November at various locations in Morgantown. The league welcomes players of all skill levels and genders. You can sign up as an individual or as a team at https://www.morgantownflagfootball.com/ or contact the league commissioner at morgantownflagfootball@gmail.com for more details.

– Charleston Flag Football League (CFFL): This is another recreational league for adults (18+) in Charleston, West Virginia. The league plays on Saturdays from September to November at Shawnee Park. The league is open to players of all skill levels and genders. You can register online at https://www.charlestonflagfootball.com/ or contact the league director at charlestonflagfootball@yahoo.com for more information.

– West Virginia Youth Flag Football League (WVYFFL): This is a youth league for boys and girls ages 5-14 in West Virginia. The league operates in multiple locations across the state, including Beckley, Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington, Martinsburg, Morgantown and Parkersburg. The league follows the NFL FLAG rules and provides jerseys, flags and belts for all players. The league runs from August to October, with games played on Saturdays. You can enroll your child online at https://www.wvyffl.com/ or contact the league office at 304-993-8933 for more information.

– Blue Sombrero Sports offers flag football leagues for boys and girls ages 5-17 in various locations across the U.S. You can register online at https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=927405 and find a league near you. The registration fee varies depending on the location and season, but it usually ranges from $75 to $150. The leagues run from September to November (fall season) and March to May (spring season). You can also contact them at 866-258-3303 or support@bluesombrero.com for more information.

– WV Flag Football League: This is a co-ed league that plays 8-on-8 games in Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown. The league has four seasons per year and welcomes players of all skill levels. You can sign up as an individual or as a team on their website: https://www.wvflagfootball.com/

– WVSSAC Flag Football: This is a program for high school girls who want to play flag football as a varsity sport. The program is sanctioned by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) and follows the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules. You can find more information about WVSSAC flag football on their website: http://www.wvssac.org/sports/flag-football/

– NFL FLAG Adult Tournament Series: This is a series of four tournaments that are held in different locations across the country, featuring divisions for both men and women. The tournaments are open to any adult flag team that registers online and pays the entry fee. The winners of each tournament qualify for the NFL FLAG Bowl, which is held during Super Bowl week. The next tournament will be held in April in Kansas City, Missouri. You can find more information and register your team at https://nflflag.com/events/adult-tournaments.

– National Adult Flag Football League (NAFFL): This is a national league that organizes 8-on-8 flag football games for adults of all skill levels. The league has chapters in several states, including West Virginia. The games are played on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the location. The registration period for the spring season is open until April 1st. You can sign up as an individual or as a team at https://www.nationalaffl.com/home/.

– Commanders Flag Football: This is a youth flag football program that is affiliated with NFL FLAG. The program is open to boys and girls aged 4 to 14, and it teaches them the basics of flag football in a fun and safe environment. The program runs in the fall and spring seasons, with games held on Sundays at various locations in Virginia. The registration for the spring season is open until May 13th. You can enroll your child online at https://www.commandersflag.com/.

Morgantown

If you are looking for a place to play flag football in Morgantown, West Virginia, you have several options to choose from. Here are some of the programs that offer flag football in the area:

– WVU Campus Recreation: This program offers intramural flag football for WVU students, faculty and staff. The games are played on the Evansdale Campus fields. The registration for the fall season is open from August 23 to September 9, and the cost is $30 per team. You can register online at https://campusrecreation.wvu.edu/intramurals/flag-football.

– Morgantown Flag Football League: This is a coed adult league that plays on Sundays at Mylan Park. The league has two divisions: competitive and recreational. The registration for the fall season is open until September 12, and the cost is $450 per team. You can register online at https://www.morgantownflagfootball.com/.

– Monongalia County Parks and Recreation: This program offers youth flag football for boys and girls in grades K-6. The games are played on Saturdays at various locations in the county. The registration for the fall season is open until August 27, and the cost is $50 per player. You can register online at https://www.moncountyparks.com/youth-flag-football.html.

– Cheat Lake Elementary School: This school offers an after-school flag football program for students in grades 3-5. The program runs from September 13 to October 18, and the cost is $25 per student. You can register by filling out a form and returning it to the school office by September 10. You can find the form at https://cheatlake.mono.k12.wv.us/4/News/flag-football.

– Monongalia County Parks and Recreation Flag Football: This is a program for youth who want to learn and play flag football in Monongalia County. The program runs from September to October, and registration is open until August 31st. The cost is $50 per player, and games are played at various locations in the county. You can register online at https://www.moncountyparks.com/flag-football.html.

– Mountaineer Youth Flag Football: This is a program for youth who want to play flag football in a fun and safe environment in Morgantown. The program runs from September to November, and registration is open until September 1st. The cost is $75 per player, and games are played at Mountaineer Middle School. You can register online at https://www.mountaineeryouthflagfootball.com/.

 

WEST VIRGINIA WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are a high school student athlete who loves playing flag football and wants to pursue it at the college level, you might be interested in learning about the opportunities for women’s flag football scholarships in the US.  According to the NCSA, there are currently 24 colleges that offer women’s flag football programs, of which 20 are NAIA schools and 4 are junior colleges. These programs provide a chance for talented players to receive a partially subsidized education while competing in their favorite sport. However, getting recruited by these programs is not easy, as there are many factors that coaches consider when evaluating potential recruits, such as academic performance, athletic skills, character, leadership and more.

To increase your chances of getting noticed by college coaches, you need to create a strong athletic profile that showcases your achievements, stats, videos and personal information. You also need to research the schools that match your preferences, goals and qualifications, and reach out to them with your interest and inquiries. You can use the NCSA website to find the contact information of the coaches and the details of the programs for each school.

One of the states that has women’s flag football programs is West Virginia. However, according to the NCSA website, there are currently no colleges offering women’s flag football scholarships in West Virginia. This means that if you want to play flag football in college, you will have to look for opportunities in other states. Some of the nearby states that have women’s flag football programs are Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Here are some examples of the schools that offer women’s flag football programs in these states:

– Virginia: Bluefield College (NAIA), https://www.bluefield.edu/athletics/womens-flag-football/
– North Carolina: St. Andrews University (NAIA), https://www.sauknights.com/sport/0/42.php
– Tennessee: Bethel University (NAIA), https://www.bethelathletics.com/sport/0/41.php
– Kentucky: Midway University (NAIA), https://www.midway.edu/athletics/womens-flag-football/

These are just some of the options that you can explore if you are interested in playing women’s flag football in college. For more information on women’s flag football scholarships and programs, you can visit the NCSA website at https://www.ncsasports.org/athletic-scholarships/womens-flag-football or contact them at 866-495-5172.

 

West Virginia University

WVU Sports, which is the official website of West Virginia University Athletics has a page dedicated to flag football where you can find information about the sport and how to get involved. Here is a summary of the page:

– WVU Sports offers flag football for both men and women, as well as coed teams.
– The flag football season runs from September to November, with games played on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the WVU Rec Center Turf Fields.
– The registration fee is $50 per team, and each team must have at least seven players on the roster.
– The registration deadline is September 15th, and you can register online at https://wvusports.com/sports/2024/1/30/intramural-flag-football.aspx
– The page also provides the rules, schedules, standings, and statistics for flag football, as well as contact information for the intramural sports coordinator and the flag football officials.
– The page also features a video of highlights from the 2023 flag football championship game, where the Blue Devils defeated the Red Raiders 28-21.

WVU Flag Football Club: This is a club for WVU students who want to play flag football on campus. The club organizes practices, games, and tournaments throughout the year. You can join the club by filling out this form: https://wvu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/flagfootball

 

Wheeling

The Highlands Sports Complex in Wheeling offers indoor and outdoor turf fields, NFL flag football leagues, youth football camps, and more. Here is a summary of what you can find at the Highlands Sports Complex:

– NFL Flag Football Indoor League: This league is open to boys and girls ages 5-14 and runs from January to March. You can register as an individual or as a team and enjoy playing on the state-of-the-art indoor turf field. The league follows the official NFL Flag rules and provides jerseys, flags, and referees. The registration fee is $125 per player or $1,000 per team and the deadline is December 31st. You can sign up online at https://highlandssports.com/sports/football/youth-football-leagues/.

– Wheeling and Ohio Valley Flag Football: This is a community-based flag football program that introduces the youth of the Ohio Valley to the sport. The program is open to kids from kindergarten to 8th grade and runs from August to October. The games are played on the outdoor field at the Highlands Sports Complex and follow the USA Football guidelines. The registration fee is $75 per player and includes a jersey, flag belt, mouth guard, and insurance. You can register online at https://www.wovffl.com/.

– Youth Football Camps: If you want to improve your football skills or learn the basics of the game, you can join one of the youth football camps offered at the Highlands Sports Complex. The camps are led by experienced coaches and trainers who will teach you techniques, drills, and strategies to become a better player. The camps are open to different age groups and skill levels and run throughout the year. You can find more information about the upcoming camps and register online at https://highlandssports.com/sports/football/youth-football-camps/.

– Football Facilities: Whether you want to practice, train, or play with your friends, you can use the football facilities at the Highlands Sports Complex. The facility has two full-size regulation turf fields that can be divided into smaller fields for different activities. You can also use the indoor goal post to practice your kicking skills or challenge yourself to hit the ceiling with your punts. The facility is available for rentals, parties, events, and tournaments. You can contact the Highlands Sports Complex at (304) 238-9650 or email info@highlandssports.com to book your field time.

Special Olympics West Virginia

Special Olympics West Virginia (SOWV) offers three levels of events in flag football for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Level 1 is the Individual Skills Competition, which helps athletes develop sports skills in a competitive format. Level 2 is the Traditional Team Play Competition, which is for athletes who have a good understanding of the game and sport knowledge. Level 3 is the Unified Team Play, which allows athletes to play with a partner of similar ability on a team. SOWV provides coaching resources, officiating, and sport development for flag football. You can find more information about SOWV flag football on their website: https://sowv.org/flag-football/

If you are a student who wants to play flag football at school, you can check out the Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. This is a national program that invites middle school and high school students to compete in regional tournaments and showcase their skills at the Pro Bowl Skills Show. The top teams from each region will advance to the national championship game, which will be broadcasted live on ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. You can learn more about the Pro Bowl Games and how to register on this website: https://playfootball.nfl.com/discover/news-and-features/the-2024-pro-bowl-games-flag-football-rules/

 

Fairfax County

If you are in the Fairfax County area, you can also look into i9 Sports, which is a youth sports organization that offers flag football programs for kids ages 3 to 14. They focus on fun, safety, and convenience, and they have locations in Oakton, Vienna, Fairfax, and Reston. You can contact them at (703) 496-4433 or visit their website: http://www.i9sports.com/

 

Chantilly

Another youth sports organization that offers flag football programs is FXA Sports, which is based in Chantilly. They have co-ed flag football leagues for kids ages 5 to 17, as well as adult leagues for men and women. They have games on weekdays and weekends, and they provide referees, jerseys, and equipment. You can call them at (703) 382-9111 or check out their website: https://fxasports.com/

Harrison County

The NFL Flag Football in Harrison County is open for kids of different age groups who want to learn the fundamentals of the game, build character and leadership skills, and have a blast on the turf field.

The league is organized by Roar Sports, a faith-based company that partners with the National Football League to bring an NFL-backed flag football league to the area. Roar Sports president, Jaycen Saab, said that flag football is a great way to introduce kids to the different roles and positions in football, and also to teach them the Gospel message.

The league will be based at The Bridge sports complex in Bridgeport, which is a facility that offers various sports and recreational activities for the community. The league will have three different age groups: U8, U11, and U14. Each team will consist of seven players, and each player will receive an NFL licensed jersey to keep.

The registration for the league is open until September 1st, and the cost is $125 per player. The season will run from September 18th to November 6th, with games on Saturdays and practices on weekdays. The league will follow the NFL Flag Football rules and regulations, which can be found on their website: https://nflflag.com/rules

If you are interested in signing up your child for the league, or if you have any questions, you can contact Roar Sports at (304) 669-1979 or email them at info@roarsports.org. You can also visit their website: https://roarsports.org/nfl-flag-football/ for more information and online registration.

 

Kanawha and Putnam Counties

The NFL Youth Flag Football program offered by Quantum Sports Center is open to youth football players across Kanawha and Putnam Counties, and it gives them a chance to play in a safe and competitive environment. Here are some of the details you need to know:

– The program is affiliated with the NFL, which means that each player will receive an NFL jersey depending on which team their group picks. The facility will also provide the game balls and flags.
– The program runs for 8 weeks, with games on Sundays between 9am and 1pm. The dates for the next session are June 20th to August 15th.
– The program is available for different age groups, from U6 to High School. The games will be 6 v 6 (5+GK) and use a size 3 ball. The games will be played at the Quantum Sports Center in Hurricane, WV.
– The registration fee is $90 per player or $900 per team, plus tax. All players will also need a valid Quantum Sports membership, which is an annual fee of $25 for an individual or $50 for a family, plus tax. The membership gives you access to various benefits and discounts at the facility.
– To register, you can click here or call Quantum at (304)-562-1020. You can also email info@quantumsportscenter.com for more information.

Quantum Sports Center also offers other leagues and programs for soccer, corn hole, camps, classes, private training, birthday parties, rentals and more. You can visit their website at https://www.quantumsportscenter.com/ to learn more about their offerings and events.