Fall 2023 - What To Expect Next
The Fall 2023 Season will be here before you know it!
We are excited to have you join us and appreciate your support. Communication is key to ensure the success of the league. Over the course of this season, we will be sending you emails with information you will need this season. Due to this being a mass email system, please check your filters to make sure that messages do not get lost in your junk mail folder. Included are answers to some common questions you may have. If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected] Fall registration opens May 1st and closes September 4th. After the registration deadline, late registration is based upon availability and is not guaranteed. Once registration is full, we will build a wait list and fill openings from the waitlist on a first come - first served basis. A $10 increase in registration may apply and you will be placed on any team that has openings in your grade division. Buddy requests are less likely to be met during late registration. |
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FALL SEASON START DATE:
LEAGUE LOCATIONS BEGIN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2023 (EMERSON) & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2023 (CUMMING, LAWRENCEVILLE,MARIETTA, POWDER SPRINGS, SNELLVILLE, SUGAR HILL/SUWANEE)
LEAGUE LOCATIONS*:
CUMMING: West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Rd., Cumming, GA 30040
EMERSON (LAKEPOINT): LakePoint Sports Complex, 261 Stars Way, Emerson, GA 30121
LAWRENCEVILLE: Mountain View High School, 2351 Sunny Hill Rd., Lawrenceville, GA 30043
MARIETTA: Life University,1494 Barclay Cir SE, Marietta, GA 30060
POWDER SPRINGS: McEachern High School, 2400 New Macland Rd., Powder Springs, GA 30127
SNELLVILLE: T.W. Briscoe Park, 2500 Sawyer Pkwy SW, Snellville, GA 30078
SUGAR HILL/SUWANEE: Lanier High School, 918 Buford Hwy., Sugar Hill, Ga 30518
*locations are tentative and may change.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE FALL 2023 SEASON:
MAY 1ST, 2023: Fall registration begins.
SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2023: Initial registration closes. Today is the last day for a guaranteed spot on a team.
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2023: Late registration opens based on availability per age division. Spots will be limited. Coach and buddy requests are LESS likely to be met. A $10 late fee will apply to each player's registration.
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2023 UNTIL 1 WEEK PRIOR TO START OF SEASON: We will be forming teams, confirming coaches, creating schedules, and more during this time.
1 WEEK PRIOR TO START OF SEASON: All final rosters and schedules will be posted. All late registration openings will be fully closed and any waitlist players will be canceled as we will no longer accept any more player registrations at this time.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 1ST, 2023: The player's jersey, flags/flag belt, and optional merchandise purchased during registration will be arriving at the shipping address provided with registration.
OCTOBER 3RD, 2023 @ 7:00 PM EST - MANDATORY VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Virtual meeting for all volunteer coaches and team managers for all Georgia league locations. Volunteers will receive a Coach's shirt and a game ball once their background check clears and they have been assigned to a team after our initial registration closes. A separate email will be sent out to RSVP for the meeting with the Zoom link.
October 6th- October 9th: Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Weekend. Families will receive a 20% coupon through email, or you can also go here to receive the coupon.
OCTOBER 8TH, 2023: Meet & Greet - Times and locations are posted 1 week prior to the start of the season. Teams will meet the coaches for 30 minutes and then participate in their first 1-hour practice. Bring your mouthguard, jersey, and flag belt/flags!
OCTOBER 15TH, 2023: 1st week of games. Practice is held 1 hour PRIOR to the game time listed on the schedule each week.
NOVEMBER 19TH, 2023: The last week of the season will be our Madden Playoffs. All teams will have at least one game scheduled today. Exact schedules for this date will be posted after standings are finalized. Madden teams may play an additional game for the championship game after the playoffs. Please note that Lombardi and Shula games may be adjusted to accommodate the playoffs schedule.
NOVEMBER 26TH, 2023: NO PRACTICES/GAMES DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
DECEMBER 3RD, 2023*: League make-up date in case of inclement weather or facility issues during the season. Need to be determined by National Flag Football Management.
PICTURE DATES:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND:
Lawrenceville
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH:
Snellville
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD:
Emerson
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH:
Cumming
Marietta
Sugar Hill/Suwanee
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH:
Powder Springs
*Dates are tentative and may change or be removed from the schedule based on the # of players registered for fall. Players are able to visit another league location for photos if unable to attend the date listed for the league they are participating in. Please let the photographer know if visiting from another league location.
EQUIPMENT:
NFL FLAG Jersey, Flag Belt/Flags, and a mouth guard must be worn each week. Your jersey and flag belt, plus any additional merchandise you ordered during your registration will be shipped directly to your home. A $10.99 shipping fee will be applied during registration. Your player MUST have a mouthguard to participate. Bring your own, or conveniently purchase one ONLINE for pick up on-site at the Game Day Tent for $5.
Shorts and/or pants without pockets are to be worn during games. If a participant wears shorts/pants with pockets, the pockets need to be taped down to prohibit a player's hand or fingers from getting caught in them when pulling flags.
Players can wear any type of plastic molded cleats or sneakers. No metal cleats allowed.
MERCHANDISE CONCERNS:
If you are missing anything, received the wrong sizes, or have any questions about your merchandise,
PLEASE FILL OUT A MERCHANDISE INQUIRY TICKET (CLICK HERE)
COMMON QUESTIONS:
WHEN WILL MY PLAYER(S) RECEIVE THEIR EQUIPMENT?
Once we complete putting teams together, we will send the rosters to our inventory department which will begin to pack and ship out individual equipment to each player. You should expect your NFL FLAG jersey, flag belt, and any other equipment you may have purchased no later than your scheduled Meet & Greet. You must bring a mouthguard to every practice and game. They will be available at the field for $5 each week.
WHAT OTHER EQUIPMENT WILL MY PLAYER NEED THIS SEASON?
Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned professional, there are a few essential pieces every player needs. Use our Flag Football Equipment Checklist to be prepared for your next game.
WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM MY COACH?
We are hosting our virtual coaches meeting prior to the season on Tuesday, October 3rd. You should hear from your coach the week before Meet & Greet.
WILL THERE BE ANY PRACTICES DURING THE WEEK?
We are a recreational organization on a mission to make our favorite sport accessible, inclusive, and fun for every child who wants to play. Part of this mission is only requiring a 2-hour commitment from families each week allowing them time to participate in additional activities. Therefore, hosting additional practices prior to the start of the season or during the season aside from the team's scheduled time on the designated day.
WE ALREADY REGISTERED BUT DID NOT ADD JERSEY LETTERING. CAN IT STILL BE ADDED?
Jersey lettering is available until the registration deadline. After the registration deadline, we no longer offer the option for jersey lettering to ensure delivery before the season begins. If interested in adding jersey lettering, please visit https://jerseyletteringguy.com/ and select your Season, State, and League, then enter your email address used for registration to find your player.
WE WOULD LIKE TO ADD SOME OF THE ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE AFTER WE COMPLETED THE REGISTRATION BUT THE OPTIONS ARE NO LONGER SHOWING. CAN WE STILL PURCHASE ANY OF THOSE ITEMS?
Once the registration has been completed, the optional merchandise can not be added to the initial order, however, families are welcome to shop our NFL Flag Fan Shop any time to rep their team or grab some official NFL Flag gear!
ARE THERE PLAYOFFS?
Yes, for our Madden divisions only (4th grade - 8th grade). The top 4 teams in each Madden division will participate in playoffs on the last week of the season. The top 2 teams in each Madden division will then play an additional game following for a Championship game. All other divisions (PreK - 3rd Grade) will not have playoffs but still have a game scheduled for the last week of the season.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Parents Section
How To Play Flag Football
Uniform Sizing Chart
Resources
FAQ
Return to Play Protocol