What ages are eligible to play Flag/Tackle Football?
Tackle: TBD
Spring Flag:
3rd/4th grade
5th/6th grade
7th/8th grade
When can I register?
2025 Tackle - TBD
2025 Spring Flag - Registration now open
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/23332.
When is the deadline to register? TBD
How much does it cost to register?
Spring Flag - $99
What do the fees go towards?
Insurance, game sites, facilities, equipment, referees and administrative fees
How do I register?
Online
Tackle Football Registration - N/A
Spring 2025 Flag Football Registration - https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/23332.
Please feel free to contact Tony Locascio at coachtonylocascio@outlook.com with any registration questions or concerns.
If my child has never played football before, what football program do you suggest they join?
When tackle is available, the decision can be complex and and is up to the child and parent. We have had players who started with tackle football and players who started with flag football. We also have players who have only played flag football or only tackle football. Prior experience is not a prerequisite for either flag or tackle. Our tackle coaches are certified in “Heads up Tackle” and teach the fundamentals of proper, safe tackling as well as other football techniques. Feel free to contact BIFJA President Shawn O’Neill to have a more in-depth discussion about what might be the best fit for your child. If you want to hear from other parents on this topic, read our testimonials.
What are the requirements to coach?
- Coaches must also take on the responsibility of scheduling practices for their teams.
When do 2025 fall season practices start?
Tackle - TBD
Fall Flag - TBD
Mandatory Skills Night -There will be mandatory attendance for Skills Evaluation Night for Fall 2025 Flag - Date and Time TBD
When and where are practices?
Fall Flag - practices are typically held once a week and generally run for about an hour. Location and start times can vary team to team but most practices are held at Strawberry Hill Field.
Spring Flag - No practices
When are games played?
Fall Flag - games are normally played on Friday evenings and Sunday mornings/afternoons. All games are played at Strawberry Hill Field.
Spring Flag - Battle Point Turf Fields
When do games begin and how many games will teams play during season?
2025 Spring Game schedule (Team specific games times forthcoming):
April 20: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
April 27: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 11: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 18: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Playoffs/End of Season:
TBD
How long are the games?
Flag football games are approximately 50 minutes long.
What equipment do I need to buy my child?
Flag Football: BIJFA will provide games jerseys and flags. Players should have cleats and water bottles for practice/games.
Spring Flag - No game jerseys. Players should have cleats and water bottles for games.
For general flag questions, please contact Head of Flag operations Tony Locascio at coachtonylocascio@outlook.com or BIJFA President Shawn O'Neill at shawnfo44@gmail.com