NFL Youth Flag Football

The NFL youth flag football program was first implemented in 1996
to introduce children at a young age to football. The program
teaches children the basics of football, from snapping a ball to
throwing and catching. Children of all ages, sizes and abilities find
they can be successful at flag football. Flag football is non-contact,
safe and fun for everyone even the coaches!!! Beverly youth flag
football helps boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 learn the
fundamentals of football. It also provides parents with an
opportunity to coach a team and feel like part of the NFL program.
The NFL youth flag football program is set up for all
standards of ability from beginner to advanced. Parents and kids
both find as the league continues to grow so does the standard of
play.


                     The Season

The Beverly youth flag football season is 6 weeks long. The season
comprises of 5 weeks of regular season play, the sixth week is the
play-offs and the seventh week is Championship week where the
best teams meet in the finals. All players in the league receive a
certificate of excellence from the NFL and players that reach the
finals all receive a trophy!!!

                      Equipment

When you sign up for the NFL youth flag football program all
players will receive an NFL jersey and an official flag belt. All you
need after that is a mouth piece for safety and something to run in
(any kind of cleats will do). All teams will also receive an official NFL
youth football for the team.


                      Registration

You can register on-line from Jan 1st, 2008. The fee is $50 and the
deadline for registration will be April 12th, 2008.