Our flag football program is for boys and girls ages 5–14, organized into age divisions of 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12 and 13–14. Teams are formed by age and weight guidelines to keep play safe and competitive.

The season runs late summer through fall. Evaluations and clinics come before the season starts, and practices begin a few weeks prior to the first game. Each season includes a regular schedule plus a postseason jamboree or playoff weekend.

What's Included

  • Team jersey and uniform
  • Helmet and pads provided or available for rent
  • Certified volunteer coaching
  • Weekly practices
  • A full game schedule
  • End-of-season recognition event
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Sandy Springs Youth Sports Flag & Advanced Flag Football!

Sandy Springs Youth Sports offers Flag and Advanced Flag Football programs for players in Kindergarten through 7th grade.

FLAG FOOTBALL (PK - 1st)

Our Flag Football program is a traditional 5-on-5 flag football league focused on introducing players to the game and teaching the basic fundamentals they will use at all age levels. This is a non-contact league, but players are required to wear soft shell helmets to protect their head. Here’s some important information:

  • No experience necessary
  • Games & Practices will be held on Sundays. (45 min practice followed by a game)
  • All practices and games are at Sandy Springs Football Field
  • Jerseys and flags are provided
  • Buddy/Coach requests accepted
  • Soft Shell Helmets are required. (see equipment section below)
  • Program Price: $275 (subject to change) + $25 registration fee
  • **Price does not include helmet.
  • **Scholarships available
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ADVANCED FLAG FOOTBALL (2nd - 7th)

Advanced Flag Football is a modified version of flag that continues to build on the basic fundamentals while introducing the proper technique of open-hand blocking and pass rushing. Soft shell helmets and shoulder pads are utilized for player safety and to provide a more authentic game play experience. Here’s some important information:

  • NO TACKLING
  • Practice on Monday or Wednesday depending on age group
  • Games on Thursday Nights.
  • All practices and games are at Sandy Springs Football Field
  • Jersey and flags are provided
  • Soft Shell Helmets and Shoulder Pads are required. (see equipment section below)
  • Program Price: $300 (subject to change) + $25 registration fee
  • **Price does not include helmet & shoulder pads.
  • **Scholarships available

AGE GROUPS AND LEAGUE NAMES

Important Note about age groups.

In the past, we have never had enough players to form a 6th /7th grade league, so we combined them with the 4th/5th grade league. To improve safety in that league, we have changed the age groups and added league names. The new leagues will be as follows:

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Rookie Division

This is a Flag league for pre-k – 1st graders

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Division II (D2)

This is an Advanced Flag League for 2nd – 4th graders (Monday Practices)

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Division I (D1)

This is an Advanced Flag League for 5th – 7th graders (Wednesday Practices)

**We will move players up or down a division if there are safety concerns for the division they should be in based on their grade.

EQUIPMENT

We are excited to announce that our park has partnered with GameBreaker to provide industry-leading soft shell helmets for all Flag Football participants.

All players in our Flag Football league will be required to wear a GameBreaker soft shell helmet during all games and practices.

Shoulder pads are for the advanced leagues and you may purchase at GameBreaker or any retail store.

SHOULDER PADS

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Questions?

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Ready to Join the Team?

Registration for the youth flag football program is now open. Spots are limited by age division, and signing up early secures a jersey size and team placement.