Flag Football in Alaska: 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 Alaska. 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 REGISTER and add your game in the comments or 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 Alaska.   ~Coach Mike & The Team

 

– NFL Play Football https://playfootball.nfl.com/about-youth-football/find-a-league/: This website allows you to search for youth tackle football or flag football leagues by zip code or city. You can also filter your results by age group, gender, season and program type.

–i9 Sports https://www.i9sports.com/flag-football: youth flag football leagues for kids ages 4 to 14 in various locations across the country. You can enter your zip code to find a league near you and register online.

–NFL FLAG ALASKA This is the official flag football program of the NFL and offers leagues for boys and girls ages 5 to 17. This is a league that organizes youth girls and boys to play according to the national NFL flag football rules. You can enjoy the benefits of playing in a team, learning new skills, and having fun with your friends.

NFL Flag Alaska provides everything you need to play, including jerseys, referees, flags, fields, and footballs. You just need to bring your own athletic attire, non-metal football cleats or sneakers, and mouthpiece. You can register online at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1391137 or contact the league director at nflflagalaska@gmail.com.

The league has different seasons throughout the year, depending on the location and weather. You can choose from indoor or outdoor games, and from different age groups ranging from 5 to 17 years old. The registration fee varies depending on the season and location, but it is usually around $100-$150 per player. The league also offers discounts for siblings and military families.

– The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) is a nonprofit organization that organizes and supports high school sports, academic and fine arts activities in the state. Here are some of the information you can find on their website about flag football:

There are three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be hosted by the higher seed, while the finals will be held at Service High School in Anchorage. You can find the brackets and results of the championships on the ASAA website. You can buy tickets for the state championships online or at the entrance. The prices are $10 for adults, $5 for students 7th-12th grade, and free for seniors 65+ and elementary students. You can also watch the finals live on the NFHS Network website.

The ASAA website is a great resource for flag football players, coaches, fans and parents. You can visit it at https://asaa.org/activities/football/ to learn more about this exciting sport.

– The Dome hosts a youth flag football program for ages 5 to 16, with official NFL team jerseys. The program runs from January 8th to March 1st, with practices and games at The Dome in Anchorage. The early bird registration fee is $274 and you can sign up online at https://thedome.us/youth-flag-football/. There is also an optional tournament on March 8th and 9th.

Here are more of the details you need to know about their flag football program:

– The program is open to boys and girls of different age groups: 5–7, 8–10, 11–13, and 14–16.
– The program runs from Jan 8 to Mar 1, with an optional single-elimination tournament on Mar 8 & 9.
– The cost is $274 for early bird registration, or $319 after Dec 3.
– You can register online and be placed on a team that represents an official NFL football team.
– You will have one practice and one game per week at The Dome, with flexible scheduling options.
– You will play on a non-contact league that prioritizes safety and fun. You can also opt for a soft helmet at cost during registration.
– You will be coached by well-trained volunteers who will teach you the skills and rules of the game.

The Dome’s youth flag football program is a great opportunity to enjoy the sport of flag football in a comfortable and friendly environment. You will learn new skills, make new friends, and have a lot of fun. To register or learn more, visit https://thedome.us/youth-flag-football/ or call (907) 770-3663.

– Alaska Flag Football League: They offer flag football leagues for men, women, and coed teams. You can find more information at http://www.akflagfootball.com/It runs from May to August at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. The AFFL has four divisions: Open, Women’s, Over 30 and Over 40. You can register as a team or as an individual player. The registration fee is $100 per player or $1,000 per team. You can find more information and register online at https://www.akflagfootball.com/.

– Alaska Youth Football Conference: They offer flag football programs for youth ages 5 to 14. You can find more information at https://www.alaskayouthfootball.com/

– The Cook Inlet Conference (CIC) is the largest high school flag football league in Alaska, with eight teams from Anchorage competing for the championship every fall. The CIC has been running since 2006 and has seen some amazing talent and thrilling games over the years. The most successful team in CIC history is Dimond High School, which has won 11 titles, including four in a row from 2020 to 2023. The latest CIC champion was Dimond, which defeated South High School 26-7 on October 13, led by offensive player of the year Mai Mateaki, who ran for two touchdowns and threw another one. You can read more about the CIC flag football season and the title game at https://alaskasportsreport.com/category/flag-football/.

– The Mat-Su Flag Football League (MSFFL), which runs from June to August at various locations in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The MSFFL has three divisions: Men’s Competitive, Men’s Recreational and Co-ed Recreational. You can register as a team or as an individual player. The registration fee is $75 per player or $750 per team. You can find more information and register online at https://www.msffl.org/.

– The Boys & Girls Clubs of Alaska (BGCA), which offer flag football programs for kids ages 5 to 18 at various locations in Anchorage, Eagle River, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai and Kodiak. The BGCA flag football programs run from September to October and are designed to teach kids the fundamentals of the game, teamwork and sportsmanship. The registration fee is $50 per child, which includes a jersey and flags. You can find more information and register online at https://www.bgcalaska.org/programs/sports-recreation/flag-football/.

– The YMCA of Alaska (YMCA), which offer flag football programs for kids ages 4 to 14 at various locations in Anchorage and Palmer. The YMCA flag football programs run from August to October and are designed to provide kids with a fun and safe environment to learn and play the game. The registration fee is $65 per child for YMCA members or $85 per child for non-members, which includes a jersey and flags. You can find more information and register online at https://www.alaskaymca.org/programs/youth-sports/flag-football/.

 

Anchorage

Here are some of the options you can explore for flag football in Anchorage:

–Club Sports Alaska offers a co-ed youth flag football league for children between 5 and 15 years old. It is open to boys and girls and runs from August to October. Teams play on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Arctic Rec Center in Anchorage. The program is designed to teach the basics of flag football, such as passing, catching, running and defense. The games are officiated by trained referees and coached by volunteers. The program is also affordable, with a registration fee of $125 per player.

If you are interested in joining Club Sports Alaska’s flag football program, you can register online at http://www.clubsportsalaska.com/youth/flag-football/. You can also contact them by phone at (907) 345-0093 or by email at info@clubsportsalaska.com. Hurry up, because the registration deadline is Aug 15.

– Active.com lists several flag football leagues and teams in Anchorage, AK, for various age groups and skill levels. You can search and register for the ones that suit your preferences and schedule at https://www.active.com/anchorage-ak/football/flag-football.

– Anchorage School District (ASD) offers flag football programs for middle school and high school students. You can find more information about the schedules, rules, and contacts at https://www.asdk12.org/Page/10267 (middle school) and https://www.asdk12.org/Page/10268 (high school).

Here are some of the flag football options available in ASD:

– High School Flag Football: This is a girls-only sport that runs from August to October. It is open to students in grades 9-12 who meet the eligibility requirements. There are four divisions based on school size and enrollment: Division I, Division II, Division III and Division IV. Each division has its own schedule, rules and playoffs. You can find more information about high school flag football on the ASD website listed above.

– Middle School Flag Football: This is a co-ed sport that runs from August to September. It is open to students in grades 7-8 who meet the eligibility requirements. There are two leagues based on school location: East League and West League. Each league has its own schedule, rules and playoffs. You can find more information about middle school flag football on the ASD website .

– Elementary School Flag Football: This is a co-ed sport that runs from September to October. It is open to students in grades 3-6 who attend an ASD elementary school. There are no eligibility requirements or playoffs for elementary school flag football. The main goal is to have fun and learn the basics of the sport. You can find more information about elementary school flag football on the ASD website .

– Dimond High School Football: This is a program for high school students who want to learn the principles of a successful life and use football to reinforce them. The program emphasizes commitment, sacrifice and service, as well as character development and academic excellence. The team plays in the Lynx Stadium, which has a capacity of 4,000 spectators. The registration cost is $400 per player, which includes equipment, travel and insurance. The registration deadline is August 1st. For more information, visit https://dimondfootball.com/ or email coachyim@dimondfootball.com.

– The Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska Athletics offer flag football for grades 1-8 in the summer and fall seasons, along with cheerleading for the same grades. You can register online through their new registration platform, My Club Hub, which requires you to create an account and select a clubhouse membership before adding a sport. The link to My Club Hub is https://athletics.bgcalaska.org/registration.

The program has a vision to be the youth sports organization that every child wants to join, every volunteer wants to support, and every local business wants to sponsor. They have a mission to provide a safe, positive, and high-quality athletics experience for their members, while being fiscally responsible and taking a leadership role in the Alaskan youth sports community. They have organizational characteristics of safety, cooperation, accountability, integrity, optimism, and commitment.

If you have any questions about the flag football program or any other sport they offer, you can email them at athletics@bgcalaska.org or call them at (907)777-0090. You can also visit their main office at the Mountain View Community Center Boys & Girls Club, located at 315 Price Street, Anchorage, AK 99508. Their office hours may vary, so it’s best to contact them before you go.

– Anchorage Parks and Recreation: They offer flag football programs for youth ages 6 to 14, as well as adult coed leagues. You can find more information at https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/FlagFootball.aspx

– The Anchorage Sports Association (ASA), which offer flag football programs for adults ages 18 and up at various locations in Anchorage. The ASA flag football programs run from September to November and are designed to provide adults with a fun and competitive way to play the game. The registration fee is $85 per player or $850 per team, which includes a jersey and flags. You can find more information and register online at https://www.anchoragesports.com/flag-football.

 

 

 

Club Sports

If you are looking for a fun and family-friendly way to play flag football in Alaska, you should check out Club Sports Alaska’s outdoor flag football program. This program is open to co-ed children between the ages of 6 and 15, and it runs from August 24th to September 30th.

All games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 30 minutes of practice and 45 minutes of game action each night. The program is directed by Coach Jared Gill, who has a long background in sports and football coaching. The program offers four age divisions: 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-15. The registration fee is $165 per player if you register before July 1st, or $185 per player if you register after that date. The fee includes a jersey, flag belt, mouth guard, and a participation award.

The games are played at the Arctic Rec Center (The ARC) in Anchorage. You can register online at https://clubsportsalaska.leagueapps.com/leagues/flag-football-(grass)/2173120-2021-flag-football or contact Club Sports Alaska at (907) 345-0093 or info@clubsportsalaska.com for more information.

 

Pop Warner Football

The Alaska South Central Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association offers flag football programs for youth ages 5 to 14 in Anchorage, Eagle River and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. You can register online at https://www.alaskapopwarner.net/ from February 1st.

The registration fee varies depending on the age group and the association you choose. You can find the contact information of each association under the football tab on the website. The season starts in September and ends in October, with games played at different fields across the region.

You can also join the cheerleading program if you want to support your team and learn some skills. The Alaska South Central Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association is affiliated with the national Pop Warner organization, which promotes safety, sportsmanship and academic excellence. Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced player, you will find a place to have fun and grow with Pop Warner.

 

Referees

If you are interested in becoming an official for flag football in Alaska, you should check out the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) website. The ASAA is a nonprofit organization that oversees high school sports, academic and fine arts activities in the state. Here are some of the information you can find on their website:

– How to get certified as an official for flag football and other sports. You need to register online through Arbiter, pay a fee, pass a certification test. You will receive a rule book, a NFHS certification card, and liability insurance. You need to renew your certification every year.

– What are the ethical standards for officials. The ASAA expects all officials to be competent, confident, respectful, and fair. They also expect them to promote good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and fans.

– What are the recent rule changes for flag football and other sports. The ASAA updates their website with any changes or clarifications to the rules of each sport. You should review them before each season to stay updated.

– Where to get official gear and uniforms. The ASAA partners with Cliff Keen Athletic and Smitty Official’s Apparel to provide quality officiating gear at discounted prices. You can order online through their websites or view their flyers on the ASAA website.

– How to contact local officials associations and state tournament coordinators. The ASAA website lists the websites and contact information of various officials associations in Alaska, such as the Anchorage Football Officials Association and the Anchorage Soccer Referees Association. You can also find the names and emails of the state tournament coordinators for each sport.

The ASAA website is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to officiate flag football or any other sport in Alaska. You can visit their website at https://asaa.org/officials/ to learn more.

 

The Community House

The Flag Football League offered by The Community House is open to boys and girls in grades 1-8, and it follows a hybrid of UA and NFL flag rules. Here are some of the details you need to know:

– The league runs from September to November, with games on Saturdays and practices on weekdays.
– The registration fee is $175 for residents and $225 for non-residents, which includes a jersey, flag belt, and mouth guard.
– The league is divided into four divisions: 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, and 7th/8th grade.
– The league is 6v6 with 12 players per roster, and there are no rush zones at the 5-yard line of each end-zone and each way off the mid-line.
– The league provides resources for coaches and players, such as playbooks, drills, glossary, and position guides.

If you are interested in joining the league, you can register online at https://www.thecommunityhouse.org/flagfootball/. If you have any questions, you can contact Joey Quarino at jquarino@thecommunityhouse.org.