Flag Football Program
LPYF will be offering Flag football for the 2009 season. The flag program will be a local program with all games being played in Lake Placid at the Lake June complex. We are planning to play the games on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Flag football will be open to participants ages 5-6-7 and will cost $35.00. The season will begin on August 10, 2009 and run for approximately 8 weeks. The flag program is a non-contact, co-ed program designed to introduce the participants to the game of football and to emphasize the importance of academics, teamwork, and sportsmanship to all participants.
The flag program is a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars and therefore will adhere to the national rules and regulations. We will participate in the Cub division and offer participation to children ages 5,6, & 7. League age cut-off date is July 31st of the current year and shall be the participants league age for the coming season.
Registration to participate in the flag program is the same as our other football/cheer programs. We must have the following information submitted prior to starting practice:
Proof of Age
(copy of birth certificate)
Scholastic Fitness
(copy of final 2008-09 report card, if in school this year)
Flag Football Brief Rules & Policies
A game is played between two teams consisting of eight (8) players each.
Each team roster will have a minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 24 players.
The offensive team must have five (5) players on the line and three (3) in the backfield. The defensive team may choose any formation except in kicking situations.
Mandatory Play Rule: All players will play a minimum of 10 plays.
There will be two 15-minute halves and a 10-minute half time.
All team members will wear the association issued uniform. Jerseys will be tucked in at all times. Sneakers are the preferred shoe; however, non-detachable rubber-cleated shoes are allowed.
Mouthguards are required.
One coach for each team will be permitted on the field.
Each team will have four consecutive downs to advance the ball into the next zone or to score a touchdown.
There shall be no tackling of the ball carrier, passer, or kicker.
All balls touching the ground are immediately dead. There are no fumble recoveries in flag football.
Practices are limited to 3 days per week, not to exceed 1 1/2 hours each practice.
A player is ineligible to participate if he/she is playing Pop Warner tackle football.