Major Flag Football

Spring 2027 Youth Flag Football — Season Information

Competitive Youth Flag Football in Salt Lake County

Welcome to Major Flag Football! We're excited for our Spring 2027 season, with Saturday games in Millcreek and Draper, Utah.

Major Flag Football is a competitive 6-on-6 youth flag football league for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. We welcome individual players, groups of friends, and established teams.

More Touches. More Reps. More Football.

Spring 2027 Quick Overview

  • Who: Boys and girls, Kindergarten–Junior High

  • Format: Competitive 6-on-6 flag football

  • Season: April 10 – May 22, 2027

  • Games: Saturdays

  • Locations: Big Cottonwood Regional Park (Millcreek) and Wheadon Farm Regional Park (Draper)

  • Registration Deadline: March 5, 2027

  • League Registration: $100 per player

  • Uniform: $15, purchased separately through Amazon

  • Total: $115 before applicable taxes or shipping

Uniforms are shipped directly to families. Flag belts are provided by the league at the first game.

Important Spring 2027 Dates

March 5 — Registration Closes

Register early to secure your spot. Late registration is not guaranteed.

Mid-March — Team Assignments

Coaches receive rosters and begin contacting families. Uniform ordering instructions will be emailed once team colors are finalized.

Mid-March – April 9 — Preseason Practices

Coaches organize practices and help their teams prepare for the season.

April 10 — Opening Day

The first Saturday of games! Players will receive their flag belts at the field.

April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15 — Regular Season Games

Scores are recorded and standings are maintained throughout the season.

May 22 — Bowl & Championship Games

Every team participates in a final-week matchup, with opponents determined by standings, competitive groupings, and league scheduling.

Competitive Football for Every Skill Level

Major Flag Football is designed for players who want to learn, improve, and compete.

Beginners are welcome, and experienced teams are encouraged to register together.

After the first three games, teams may be grouped by competitive ability when division enrollment allows.

This helps developing teams compete against similarly skilled opponents while giving stronger teams more challenging matchups.

We record scores, maintain standings, and organize end-of-season bowl and championship games.

Our goal is to create meaningful competition while making football fun for every player.

Spring 2027 Divisions

All divisions play 6-on-6 flag football.

Kindergarten–1st Grade

  • Coaches serve as quarterbacks.

  • Age-appropriate rules and field dimensions.

2nd–3rd Grade

  • Players serve as quarterbacks.

  • Emphasis on developing passing, receiving, and defensive skills.

4th–5th Grade

  • Player quarterbacks.

  • Full league game format.

Junior High 

  • Player quarterbacks.

  • Full league game format.

  • Existing teams are encouraged to register together.

Game Locations

Spring 2027 games will be hosted at two Salt Lake County locations.

Big Cottonwood Regional Park — Millcreek

Convenient for families in Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Murray, and surrounding communities.

Wheadon Farm Regional Park — Draper

Convenient for families in Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, Bluffdale, and surrounding communities.

Exact game locations and field assignments will be included in the official schedule.

Team placement and game locations depend on registration numbers, division sizes, field availability, and scheduling.

Register Individually or Bring Your Team

There are two ways to register.

Individual Registration

Register your player individually. You may request one friend, coach, or teammate during registration.

We consider requests when forming teams, but specific placements cannot be guaranteed.

Team/Friend Code

Want to play with friends or bring an existing team?

Generate a Team/Friend Code during registration and share it with your group.

  • Players using the same code will be grouped together whenever possible.

  • Maximum group size is 12 players.

  • Players must register in the appropriate division.

  • Group placement is subject to league roster requirements.

We strongly recommend Team/Friend Codes for players who want to stay together.

Volunteer Coaches

Our teams are led by volunteer coaches.

If you're interested in coaching, please indicate that during registration.

Head coaches receive team rosters, league information, rules, and equipment instructions before the season.

Assistant coaches are selected by head coaches and are encouraged for every team.

Coaches coordinate team practices and communicate directly with families.

Uniforms & Equipment

Uniforms — $15 Through Amazon

Uniforms are purchased separately from league registration.

Once team assignments and colors are finalized, families will receive a direct Amazon purchasing link.

Parents select their player's size and order the assigned team color.

Uniforms are shipped directly to your home. Eligible Amazon Prime orders may qualify for free, fast shipping.

Please do not purchase a uniform until you receive your team's official ordering instructions.

Order promptly to allow enough time for delivery before opening day.

Equipment Provided by Major Flag Football

  • Flag belts and flags, distributed at the first game

  • Two footballs per team

  • League game equipment

Equipment Players Provide

  • Purchased Major Flag Football uniform

  • Cleats

  • Mouthguard

  • Appropriate athletic clothing

  • Weather-appropriate gear

Metal cleats are not allowed.

Practices

Practices are organized by individual coaches.

Coaches determine practice days, times, locations, and frequency based on team needs and availability.

Major Flag Football does not centrally schedule practices.

We encourage teams to begin practicing once rosters are released in mid-March.

Game Schedules

Game schedules are created after registration closes and teams are formed.

Schedules include game dates, times, opponents, and field assignments.

Schedules and scores will be available through TeamLinkt.

Specific game-time, location, and scheduling requests cannot be guaranteed.

Scores, Standings & Championships

Major Flag Football is a competitive league.

Scores are recorded, standings are maintained, and teams compete throughout the season.

When division enrollment allows, teams may be grouped by competitive ability following the first three games.

Final-week bowl and championship matchups are determined by team performance, standings, and league scheduling.

Every team will participate in a final-week game.

Late Registration

Registration closes March 5, 2027.

Occasionally, additional roster spots may become available after registration closes.

Late registration is not guaranteed and depends on available roster space and league logistics.

Late registrants must purchase their uniforms separately through Amazon, subject to inventory and delivery availability.

Weather & Game Cancellations

Games are played in most weather conditions.

Games may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled if:

  • Fields become unsafe.

  • A facility closes its fields.

  • Weather creates unsafe playing conditions.

  • League officials determine games cannot safely continue.

Weather-related updates will be communicated through official league channels.

Please check your email and TeamLinkt notifications before leaving for games when weather is questionable.

Refund Policy

Registration fees become non-refundable once teams have been formed and league scheduling commitments have been finalized.

Refund requests made before that point will be reviewed according to league policy.

Uniform purchases are separate transactions through Amazon and are subject to applicable seller and Amazon return policies.

Waiver & Release

By registering, parents and guardians agree to the Major Flag Football Waiver and Release of Liability, including acknowledgment of participation risks, consent for basic medical treatment, and agreement to league rules and policies.

Parent & Player Expectations

Major Flag Football is committed to competitive, positive youth football.

We expect players, coaches, and families to:

  • Respect officials, opponents, teammates, and coaches.

  • Demonstrate good sportsmanship.

  • Keep sideline behavior positive.

  • Arrive on time and prepared.

  • Follow league rules.

  • Help create an encouraging environment for every player.

Our coaches are volunteers. We appreciate your support and cooperation throughout the season.

League Communication

Important information is communicated primarily through email and TeamLinkt.

Please:

  • Check your email regularly.

  • Check spam, junk, and promotions folders.

  • Watch for TeamLinkt notifications.

  • Keep your contact information current.

Once teams are formed, coaches will communicate directly with families about practices and other team-specific information.

Questions about registration, schedules, refunds, uniforms, or team placement should be directed to Major Flag Football rather than game officials.

Register for Spring 2027

Whether you're registering your child for the first time, joining with friends, or bringing an established team, we'd love to have you.

Spring Season: April 10 – May 22, 2027

Registration: $100 + $15 Amazon Uniform

Registration Deadline: March 5, 2027

REGISTER FOR SPRING 2027

More Touches. More Reps. More Football.