It is MANDATORY that every child:
– Wears a mouth piece every time they step onto the field (one mouth guard included in registration cost)
– Wears shorts or pants without pockets (one set of pocket-less shorts included in registration cost)
– We recommend every child wear cleats (molded cleats only)
Registration
Online. Click Here and select the desired league/event. Complete and submit the form before the registration deadline.
Mail-Fax (Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus). Print and complete the Registration Form prior to the deadline. Mail the completed form with payment (check or money order) to the address listed below:
Flag Football Fanatics
PO Box 1443
Hilliard, OH 43026
Fax: 513-766-7971
Make checks payable to Flag Football Fanatics
Individual Registration: $139 – $189 per player depending on time of registration.
Team Registration: $139 -- $189 per player depending on time of registration.
Our leagues are typically: 8 or 9 calendar weeks with a 7-game flag football season, FFF Jersey, black FFF Shorts, black/white FFF Socks, Mouth Guard, Flag Belt, an award at the end of the season, interactive website (highlight game videos updated weekly during the season), organized league play, and a ton of FUN!
It is MANDATORY that every child:
– Wears a mouth piece every time they step onto the field (one mouth guard included in registration cost)
– Wears shorts or pants without pockets (one set of pocket-less shorts included in registration cost)
– We recommend every child wear cleats (molded cleats only)
Yes. We supply each child a jersey, black shorts, black/white socks, mouth guard and flag belt.
YES!
Individual / Traditional Registration: If you choose Individual Registration when registering your child, you may still list your child’s teammate (friend, sibling, etc.) or coach request in the registration form. Please be sure to be as specific as possible and check spelling. If a friend of your child’s signed up after you already completed the registration form: Please email office@
Team Code Registration: Coach Requests are guaranteed. Travel within your region is expected. Head Coaches must register first then supply the team code to desired parents.Coaches will receive their team code within 24 hours of registration.
Flag Football Divisions
SPRING SEASON
- Micro (Coach QB): Children Ages 4 and older PreK - K
- Mini: 1st-2nd
- Junior: 3rd -4th
- Senior: 5th-6th
- Varsity: 7th-8th
FALL SEASON
- Micro (Coach QB): Children PreK - K
- Mini: 1st-2nd
- Junior: 3rd-4th
- Senior: 5th-6th
- Varsity: 7th-8th
Please Note
Divisions may change based on enrollment
Other Common Questions
Can My Child Play Up a Division? Yes. You must email office@
Can My Child Play Down a Division? No.
7 - 10 players per team
TEAM CODE REGISTRATION: When a Coach submits a TEAM CODE REGISTRATION, they will receive a team code within 24 hours via email. The HEAD Coach will provide that code desired children.
INDIVIDUAL / TRADITIONAL REGISTRATION: Players who register individually and will be placed on a team with other children who register as individuals. Individuals will be placed on teams according to:
(a) Coach Requests: When coaches have more than 10 requests we try to work with them.
(b) School Attended: Place kids together based on the school they attend. Our goal is to place kids together who know one another.
(c) Living Proximity: Place kids together that live near one another
(d) Randomly Assigned: When none of the above applies.
If more than 10 kids individually request one coach, we try to split the team up into 2 separate teams.
YES! We now offer Team Registration. The Head Coach will choose Team Registration and register and invite players to their team. How this process works:
- When submitting the team registration the head coach will receive a team code from FFF. The head coach will invite players to join their team. Players will have to enter that team code when registering in order to be added to that specific team.
- Parents must enter said Team Code upon registration (Team Code can only be provided by the HEAD Coach). Kids will not be added to the roster if parents do not have the Team Code.
- Each player’s parent will pay for their child.
- Teams are limited to 10 players and require a minimum of 7 players. You may add players after your initial registration up until the final roster deadline of Aug. 21st. If a coach fails to reach 7 kids by the Aug. 21st deadline FFF will assign kids to your team.
- Your team may play more than half of their games at other Flag Football Fanatics locations (within 10 miles) against other teams.
Individual / Traditional Registration: Travel is not expected (Exception: Playoffs are typically played at a different venue on the final weekend of the season)
Team Code Registration: Travel is expected.
Yes. Each additional child will receive $5 off his/her registration.
Yes. We have approved over 725 children to play at a reduced rate since our inception. If you would like to apply please email: info@flagfootballfanatics.com Attn: Scholarship
If you attempt to register after the deadline or for a league that is full, you will be placed on a Wait List. Meaning, if a spot comes available you will be contacted and moved from the Wait List to an active participant.
*Children whom have parents that wish to be a HEAD Coach will get moved to the top of the Wait List*
Refunds will not be issued for ANY REASON. In rare occasions we may issue a credit towards a future season, however, REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED. *Refunds will not be issued if your Teammate or Coach request is not fulfilled.*
Registration will be on a team basis. These tournaments are separate events with separate fees. Teams must play with their organic roster provided by FFF. There is no adding of players or combining of rosters.
A parent or coach will be responsible to register the entire team. There are no refunds for this event.
Coaches
Click Here for information about becoming a coach
There are 2 options:
1. Click Here for the online application form
2. Complete the form when registering your child for flag football
7 - 10 players per team
YES! We now offer Team Registration. The Head Coach will choose Team Registration and register and invite players to their team. How this process works:
- When submitting the team registration the head coach will receive a team code from FFF. The head coach will invite players to join their team. Players will have to enter that team code when registering in order to be added to that specific team.
- Parents must enter said Team Code upon registration (Team Code can only be provided by the HEAD Coach). Kids will not be added to the roster if parents do not have the Team Code.
- Each player’s parent will pay for their child.
- Teams are limited to 10 players and require a minimum of 7 players. You may add players after your initial registration up until the final roster deadline of Aug. 21st. If a coach fails to reach 7 kids by the Aug. 21st deadline FFF will assign kids to your team.
- Your team may play more than half of their games at other Flag Football Fanatics locations (within 10 miles) against other teams.
TEAM REGISTRATION: When a Coach submits a team registration, they will invite players to join. Parents of invited players will receive an email with a link to fill out all of the info needed for the roster. Each kid will be added to the team roster once the kid's parent completes the form using the team code obtained by the head coach.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: Players who register individually and will be placed on a team with other children who register as individuals. Individuals will be placed on teams according to:
(a) Coach Requests: When coaches have more than 10 requests we try to work with them.
(b) School Attended: Place kids together based on the school they attend. Our goal is to place kids together who know one another.
(c) Living Proximity: Place kids together that live near one another
(d) Randomly Assigned: When none of the above applies.
If more than 10 kids individually request one coach, we try to split the team up into 2 separate teams.
In the rare event that the weather causes us to postpone a game, we will post the cancellation on our website and send an email.
Game Play and Practice
*These are "typical" game times. Accurate and up-to-date game times can be accessed through your league's home page by clicking the blue 'Schedule' button.
Approximate Saturday/Sunday Game Start Times:
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Divisions |
Saturday Leagues |
Sunday Leagues |
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Micro: |
9:30-10am |
2:30-3:30pm |
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1st-2nd: |
10-12pm |
1:30-3pm |
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3rd-4th: |
11-1pm |
2-4pm |
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5th-6th: |
11-1pm |
3-5pm |
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7th-8th: |
11-2pm |
2-5pm |
Practices are typically held prior to your game. If it is convenient with the parents, coaches will practice once throughout the week. Time and location will be determined by the coach in conjuction with the parents. Attendance for weekday practice is optional. Every player will play half the game regardless of practice attendance.
Rules are in place to promote equal playing time for all children regardless of experience or skill-set. Each child will play at least half the game.
Micro, Mini and Junior – Play with a ball that is inflatable to 6-7lbs Click Here
Senior and Varsity – Play with a ball that is inflatable to 7-9lbs Click Here
*Balls can be purchased from our Website Store* Click Here
If you have 6 or more teams in your division, we will schedule the last few games of the season weekly. You will play during the same approximate time block throughout the season (Exception: Bowl Week).
Every team will play in a Playoff game for their final game. Typically, these games are played at a local High School. Teams will be matched up with other teams based on similar records. Varsity & Senior Divisions are subject to start at 9am on Bowl Week.
Click Here for more information regarding Bowl games.
YES: Micro and Mini age divisions will play every game at the same location throughout the season with the only exception being Bowl Week (which may be played at a special location). If your Bowl Game is played at a special location, there may be a $5 admission charge for all spectators–Coaches + Players will enter free of charge.
NO: Junior, Senior and Varsity age division may play up to half of their games at other Flag Football Fanatics sites (within 10 miles of their home site). Team Registrants may play games at other Flag Football Fanatics sites (within 10 miles of their home site).
In the rare event that the weather causes us to postpone a game, we will post the cancellation on our website and send an email.
Referees and Rules
Click Here for the application, expectations, and the scheduling policy
Click Here for Flag Football Fanatics Rules
Flag Football Fanatics Policies and Agreements
IN CONSIDERATION OF my minor child/ward (“my child’), being allowed to participate in any way with Flag Football Fanatics, Ohio Youth Connection, Play Fanatics program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. The risk of injury to my child from the activities involved in these programs is significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my child’s participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my child’s readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE THE other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event “Flag Football Fanatics, Ohio Youth Connection, Play Fanatics”, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child’s involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY CHECKING OFF ON ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
I understand refunds will not be issued for ANY REASON. In rare occasions we may issue a credit towards a future program, however, REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED. *All programs canceled by Flag Football Fanatics / Play Fanatics, will be refunded minus any donation and processing fees. Flag Football Fanatics / Play Fanatics reserves the right to cancel / transfer any program based on insufficient enrollment.*
In the event we do not have enough participation at your desired location, we will reach out via call blast / email and offer your child to transfer to another location. If we do not hear back within 36 hours we will automatically transfer your child to the nearest location of play.
The only mandatory practice is prior to the game, on game days. Any additional practice scheduled by your coach is optional.
Grade Divisions are subject to change pending enrollment numbers.
I understand my child must have a Mouth Guard (and Pocket-less Shorts/Pants for flag football participants only) at every practice/game. Flag Football Fanatics / Play Fanatics is not responsible for any lost or damaged eye wear, gloves or equipment.
In the rare event that games are canceled, we’ll make every attempt to make up the missed games. Make Up Games are subject to be played on non-game days and/or outside of normal start times. If we are unable to Make Up Games we will issue a discount code to be used towards any future season. Refunds will not be issued for games not played.
I understand Refunds WILL NOT be issued if my Teammate or Coach Request is not fulfilled. Flag Football Fanatics / Play Fanatics makes every attempt to fulfill all teammate/coach requests. Sometimes approving 100% of them is not feasible.
We do not offer refunds if your teammate/coach requests are not fulfilled.
I understand- for both Saturday and Sunday flag football league registrants- the final game of the regular season will be played on the last SUNDAY of the season at a local High School/College. Games are subject to start at 8am and there is a gate fee for all spectators (coaches and players enter free).