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2026 WINTER FLAG SEASON

Salado NFL Flag Football

Salado NFL Flag delivers a positive, competitive, and community‑focused game day experience for both coed and all‑girls divisions. Our league follows official 5‑on‑5 NFL FLAG rules and is built around safety, structure, and a fun environment where players can grow, compete, and enjoy the game of football.

Divisions Offered (Fall 2026)

Coed: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U

Girls Only: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U

14U divisions are not offered in fall due to middle school football

Age Groups & Birthdate Ranges

Salado NFL Flag uses an August 1, 2026 age cutoff. A player’s age on August 1 determines their division. If a player turns the next age on August 1, they age out of that division.

12U — August 2, 2013 – August 1, 2015 Players must be 12 or younger on August 1, 2026.

10U — August 2, 2015 – August 1, 2017

8U — August 2, 2017 – August 1, 2019

6U — August 2, 2019 – August 1, 2021

Registration & Team Formation

Registration will open on June 12th and close on August 1st: Register HERE

All players register individually through PlayMetrics. Each division is capped at 60 players; once full, players are placed on a waitlist. Team and coach requests are welcome, including full teams from other leagues, but roster spots cannot be held for unregistered players.Groups wishing to stay together must all register before the division fills.Players not already on a team will be placed by the League Director as long as space remains.

Communication Plan

Salado NFL Flag uses SportsYou for all league‑wide communication, including:Weather or emergency cancellationsSchedule changesField updatesLeague announcementsA SportsYou access code will be provided to all registered families after registration closes and teams are finalized.Coaches may use their preferred platform for team‑specific communication (practice reminders, team chats, etc.).

Cost: $130 per Player

Includes:Official NFL FLAG jerseyOfficial NFL FLAG flag beltAll league operating expenses (fields, referees, equipment, etc.)Additional belts will be available for purchase on game days.

Game Day Experience

No gate fees — free for all spectatorsTwo referees per fieldGame balls providedAll games played in Salado (turf field primary; weather/scheduling may require adjustments)Minimum of 6 games (5 regular season + playoff)

Playoff Format

Bottom two teams play a consolation gameTop four teams compete in a single‑elimination playoff to crown the division champion

Additional Opportunities

Salado NFL Flag will provide information and guidance for teams interested in participating in NFL FLAG Regional Tournaments or other sanctioned events for families seeking additional competition.

Contact Michael Finch, Salado NFL Flag Director

706-536-3520 c.

SALADO NFL FLAG RULES

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