New Season Starts In

Season: The season will run for 8 straight weekends, starting Sunday, January 11th and finishing up on Sunday, March 1st. All practices and games will take place at Hayward High School in the Football Stadium and surrounding facilities.

Practice and Game Schedule: All practices and games will be held on the SAME DAY – Each day will start with a one-hour practice followed by a game. Be Elite Flag Football is a parent friendly one stop shop schedule (no other practices will be scheduled during the week).

Divisions based on Grade Level: Each division will be separated by participants grade level and/or age group. Each player will play in their designated grade level and/or age group, and will not be allowed to play down to any grade and/or age group level, but may play up a level on request. Some grade/divisions and/or age groups may be combined, depending on registrations.

Team Roster Size: There is a maximum of 10 players per team for the following divisions: K/1st and/or 6U, 2nd/3rd and/or 8U, 4th/5th and/or 10U, and the Girls. limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis. For the Middle School Division there is a 14-player maximum per team, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Registration Fees: $185/player includes shorts and a custom game jersey (you choose your Jersey # and name to be displayed on back of Jersey) and use of facility and other equipment offerings.

Game Play: Games are played in a 5 on 5 flag format within a contact-free environment. Players will switch sides of the ball so as to get experience on Offense and Defense. Four games will be played simultaneously on a regulation football field with each game field length of 40 yards. For our Middle School Division, games will be played in a 7 on 7 flag format with a contact-free environment. Two games will be played on a regulation football field with each game field length of 40 yards.

Playing Time: Playing time is a very important part in the growth of a youth athlete. There will be equal playing time for all players through constant rotations within each team’s roster.

Equipment: Players must wear mouth guards for ALL games to participate. Players must wear shorts/pants with NO pockets. Football cleats or athletic shoes are recommended.

Coaching and Volunteers: All teams are assigned a Student-Athlete/Mentor as the Head Coach/Mentor to their respective team. Parent volunteers can ASSIST our Student-Athletes and HELP them in their role as the Head Coach.