UPWARD FLAG FOOTBALL

Offered in the Fall (registration occurs in July/August)

• For boys & girls, ages 5 to 14
• Coed unless number of participants warrants separating leagues
• Divisions are generally dispersed in 2-year or 2-grade increments (i.e. 1st & 2nd grades, 3rd & 4th, etc.)

Upward Flag Football promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing:

• An evaluation process to ensure equal opportunity for improvement
• Equal playing time for every player
• A one-hour practice and game each week of the season
• Individual awards after each practice and game

The one-time registration fee of $66 (payment arrangements negotiable) covers an 8-game season, as well as the following:

• Reversible Jersey
• Wrist Coach
• Car Magnet
• Belt & Flags
• Scripture Learning Tool
• Parent’s Guide to Upward Flag Football
• Individual Awards after each practice and game
• End-of-season Award
• End-of-season Awards Night activities
• Shorts are not covered, but are optional at $11
Note: cleats & mouthpiece are not included, but recommended

Every player must attend an evaluation as part of the registration process. Evaluation dates, times, and location are always listed in this column, or on the home page prior to each season. One-hour practices usually occur on a weeknight (Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays) at a rate of once per week, typically anywhere between 5:30 & 7:30pm. You can indicate which night is NOT good for you on the registration form, and we would do our best to accommodate. One-hour games are usually held on Saturday mornings (8-game season begins in early September). Awards Night brings the season to a close by mid-November. Refer to the registration form (link to download form would be provided on the home page during promotion phase) for more pertinent information. Otherwise, contact Ken Frauenfelder, Kingdom Sports & Rec Pastor (info also on the home page). It would be our honor to have your child(ren) a part of Upward Flag Football next season. And remember, in Upward Flag Football, EVERY CHILD IS A WINNER!

REGISTRATION FORM

See link to download a form on the home page just prior to each respective season.

EVALUATIONS

Every player must attend an evaluation as part of the registration process. Evaluation dates, times, and location are always listed on the home page, as well as the registration form, during the promotion phase of the season.

Note: the evaluations are NOT tryouts. There is no experience necessary to participate in this league. Players' skill levels are assessed, but EVERY child is placed on a team, and EVERY child will have an opportunity to perform in at least half of every game.

COACHING

Coaches are always needed, both head & assistant. Training is provided. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate this on your child's form, or contact Ken directly.

WHY FLAG FOOTBALL?

Too often kids are placed in a football environment where they learn how to "hit" before they learn how to "play" the game. Upward Flag Football allows kids the freedom to learn the fundamentals of the game without having to worry about burdensome equipment and unwanted contact. Meanwhile, it CAN be an ideal stepping stone for those wanting to eventually transition to a full-contact league.

Parents, are you looking for a safe, positive, and fun atmosphere in which your child will learn the game of football? Then Upward Flag Football is the one for you!