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National Flag Football - Michigan

NFL Flag Official League

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

 
 

What To Expect Next -MID-WINTER 2023

The MID-WINTER 2023 Season is here! We are excited to have you join us and appreciate your support.

Registration Information coming soon

Over the course of this season, we will be sending you emails and texts containing important information. Due to this being a mass email system, please add us to your safe-senders list and frequently check your filters to confirm messages aren't directed to your junk mail, spam, or clutter. 

Communication is key to ensure the success of the league experience for everyone. Included are answers to some common questions you may have. If you have any questions throughout the season, you can email us at  [email protected] or call us at 248-454-9700

Mid-winter registration opens TBD  and closes TBD, After the registration deadline, late registration is available, but 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 $25.00 increase in registration will 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, so please don't wait until the last minute if your child is wanting to play with some of their friends!


 Locations:

Beverly Hills (DCDS):
Detroit Country Day School - Upper School - Indoor Fieldhouse
**7th & 8th grade offered here 

Canton
High Velocity Sports
**7th & 8th grade offered here 

Chesterfield

The Sports Academy 
**7th & 8th grade offered here 

Livonia

Livonia Athletic District 

Northville/Novi
Novi West Total Sports Complex

IMPORTANT DATES:

November 1st: Mid-winter registration begins

Registration closes, last day for guaranteed placement on a team. Late registration is based upon availability.

League Information for: Beverly Hills (DCDS):
Registration Deadline: Dec 18th or until full

League Information for: Canton
Registration Deadline: Dec 18th or until Full

League Information for: Chesterfield
Registration Deadline: Dec 18th or Until Full
 

League Information for: Livonia
Registration Deadline: January 8th

League Information for: Northville/Novi
Registration Deadline: Dec 18th or Until Full


  
We will be forming teams, confirming coaches, creating schedules and more during this time.  

League Information for: Beverly Hills (DCDS):
Dec 19th

League Information for: Canton
Dec 19th

League Information for: Chesterfield
Dec 19th
 
League Information for: Livonia
January 9th

League Information for: Northville/Novi
Dec 19th


 
All rosters and schedules will be posted no later than

League Information for: Beverly Hills (DCDS):
Dec 27th

League Information for: Canton
Dec 27th

League Information for: Chesterfield
Dec 27th
League Information for: Livonia
January 13th

League Information for: Northville/Novi
Dec 27th



Player's jersey, flags, and optional equipment purchased at registration will be arriving at Ship-To address provided at registration. 

League Information for: Beverly Hills (DCDS):
January 2nd

League Information for: Canton
January 2nd

League Information for: Chesterfield
January 2nd
League Information for: Livonia
January 20th

League Information for: Northville/Novi
January 2nd


TBD: Mandatory Virtual Coaches Meeting online, for all coaches and managers, all locations. Volunteers will receive a team shirt and a game ball prior to the season start.

TBD: Meet & Greet day and first practice! Time and location posted by TBD under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS on landing page. Teams will meet the coach, and participate in the first practice. Bring your mouth guard, jersey and flags! 

TBD: 1st Day of games. Practice is held 1 hour PRIOR to game time listed each week. Check your schedule under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS. Picture Days begin. Check your league location picture schedule under Schedules/Standings, Picture Schedule. 

League Information for: Beverly Hills (DCDS):
Season Start Date: Jan. 8th

League Information for: Canton
Season Start Date: January 8th

League Information for: Chesterfield
Season Start Date: January 8th

League Information for: Livonia
Season Start Date: January 22nd

League Information for: Northville/Novi
Season Start Date: January 8th


Last game day of the season. Final Lombardi and Shula Games - follow posted schedule, Madden playoff & Championship game berths and times are based upon season standings

League Information for: Beverly Hills (DCDS):
Season End Date: Feb. 19th
Blackout Dates: February 12th

League Information for: Canton
Season End Date: February 26th
Blackout Dates: Feb 5th & 12th

League Information for: Chesterfield
Season End Date: Feb 19th
Blackout Dates: Feb 12th

League Information for: Livonia
Season End Date: March 5th
Blackout Dates: Feb 12th

League Information for: Northville/Novi
Season End Date: Feb 19th
Blackout Dates: Feb 12th

 


EQUIPMENT:

*Jerseys, Flag Belts, and a mouth guard must be worn each week. Your jersey and flags, plus any additional merchandise you ordered during your registration, will be shipped directly to your home. Your player must have a mouth guard to participate. Bring your own, or conveniently purchase at the Game Day Tent for $5.

*Shorts or sweatpants without pockets should be worn for practice & games. If a participant wears shorts/pants with pockets, the pockets must be taped down to prohibit players' hands or fingers getting caught when pulling flags. 

*Participants can wear any type of plastic molded cleats, athletic shoes or sneakers.


MERCHANDISE CONCERNS:

If you are missing anything, received the wrong sizes, or have any questions in regards to your merchandisePLEASE FILL OUT A MERCHANDISE INQUIRY TICKET (CLICK HERE) 


COMMON QUESTIONS:

WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM MY COACH? We are hosting our virtual coaches meeting TBD. You should hear from your coach no later than TBD.

WHAT ARE THE RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS? Please  visit here to read about our safety initiatives to protect your family this season.  

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY EQUIPMENT? Once we complete putting teams together, we will ship the rosters to our inventory department who will begin to pack and ship out individual equipment to each player. You should expect your NFL FLAG jersey, flag belts, and any other equipment you may have purchased no later than your scheduled Meet & Greet. You must bring a mouth guard to every practice and game. They will be available at the field for $5 each week. 


HELPFUL LINKS:

Resources
FAQs
Return to Play Protocol

National Headquarters

2055 Franklin Road 
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302