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Description
For over 50 years, Hill House has run quality athletics programs for children in the Boston area. Starting in September, 2018, Hill House hosted the inaugural BOSTON NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE, an officially licensed NFL Flag program. Flag Football is a non-contact version of football, allowing for skill development and fun. All teams and leagues are co-ed and take place on Sunday mornings in Boston from September-November. The league is open to children city-wide and we've welcomed players from all neighborhoods of Boston.HIGH SCHOOL PICKUP GAMES will be offered for High School players, who miss competing in our league and want another chance for more weekly casual flag football competition. This program assumes players have played flag football before and have a basic understanding of the sport. Each week will just feature fun games with no formal practices or permanent teams. Hill House staff or volunteers will manage and referee games, but there will be no formal team coaches. Players will coach themselves in this more casual format while our officals support good sportsmanship and friendly competition.
PLEASE CHECK THE WALKING WAIVER DURING ENROLLMENT IF YOU ANTICIPATE YOUR PLAYER ARRIVING AND LEAVING ON THEIR OWN AT ALL DURING THE SEASON!
Season Structure:
- 60 minute sessions.
- Teams will vary week-to-week based on attendance and competitive balance.
- There will be no practices.
- Games will be managed and officated each week by a Hill House staff member or volunteer, but there will be no formal coaches.
- Players will coach themselves in this more casual format while our officals support good sportsmanship and friendly competition.
- We will conclude the season with a final mini-playoff tournament if possible based on the overall number of players.
- If there is larger enrollment than we anticipate then this program could evolve into a league with more formal and consistent teams.
Equipment:
- Players will all receive a reversible NFL team branded jersey and an NFL flag belt to keep.
- Players should also opt to wear sneakers over cleats for this turf field. If players opt to wear cleats then they should be non-metal cleats.
- Mouth guards are encouraged but not required.
- Our jerseys are Adult Small for this league (please leave a note in the registration page if you require a larger size).
Game Format:
- All games will be 5-on-5, with 8-10 players per roster.
- There will be two 20 minute halves with a 2 minute half time.
- Fields will be approximately 20x60 yards.
- Referee decisions will be final.
Please read the notes on this page carefully, and email jking@hillhouseboston.org if you have any questions before the season starts, or if you register less than a week before the program begins.
Important guidelines and notes for this season:
- Families are expected to have a guardian or caretaker remain on-site.
- If families need to leave then they MUST CHECK-IN with Hill House Staff when dropping off, and CHECK-OUT when picking up.
- If games are cancelled due to inclement weather or the instructor being unavailable, we will do our best to reschedule them but we will not extend the season.
- Sessions and season structure may change to accommodate double-header games if necessary due to excessive rain cancellations.
- If our playoffs are disrupted by rain we will cancel our all-star celebration session and reschedule our playoffs then.
- We are unfortunately unable to provide individual make-up classes if the participant is absent.
- An administrative fee ($30) may be applied for withdrawal requests after the start of the season.
- All Hill House families are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct—treating our staff, volunteers, and other families with respect. Violations will be reported, and multiple violations may result in action, including removal from programs.
Program Sub-Category
Flag Football
Location
Clemente Field Turf at Roberto Clemente FIeld
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