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Our Mission


Inspiring Excellence, Nurturing Youth

At the BC Adult Flag Football League, our mission is to foster a community where passion for flag football thrives within an environment of fairness, respect, and elevated competition. We are dedicated to providing adult players across British Columbia with a platform where sportsmanship, teamwork, and athletic excellence converge, creating an exciting and inclusive atmosphere for all involved.

We are committed to ensuring that our league operates under the highest standards of fair play and competitive integrity. Our focus is not only on the thrill of the game but also on the development of each player's skills, fitness, and understanding of flag football. We believe that a well-structured, respectful, and competitive environment can significantly enhance the experience for our players, officials, and spectators.

Central to our mission is the goal of giving back to our community. A substantial portion of our proceeds is dedicated to funding youth football programs across the province. We strive to make the sport more accessible and enjoyable for young athletes, offering them opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed both on and off the field. By investing in youth football, we are nurturing the next generation of athletes and instilling in them the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

In the BC Adult Flag Football League, we are more than just a league; we are a community united by a love for the game and a commitment to positively impacting the lives of young football enthusiasts. Our vision is to create a legacy of sporting excellence and community contribution that echoes far beyond the field, ensuring a vibrant future for flag football in British Columbia.

DIVISIONS

The BCAFFL is comprised of three adult divisions.
  • Women's 5v5
  • Men's 5v5
  • Coed 5v5

SEASONS

The BCAFFL conducts play in the spring and in the fall. All Spring teams playing in the BCAFFL will compete for a league championship. The Men's & Women's 5v5 Elite divisions are invited to compete in the provincial championships for the right to represent BC at the Football Canada Senior Nationals. Fall teams compete for a league championship.

Spring season runs from the begining of March to the beginning of May. Fall season starts at the beginning of September and runs until the middle of November. 

SUPPORT

The BCAFFL is supported by the BC Provicial Sports Organization (PSO) the BCPFA (British Columbia Provincial Football Association) and by Football Canada. Our rule books and code of ethics are adapted from the Football Canada Amateur Rule Book for 5v5. 

Women's / Men's / coed

Rosters:
  • Minimum roster of 7
  • Maximum roster of 12

*You may make additions and subtractions to your roster throughout the season but, rosters will be frozen with 2 weeks of play remaining. At that point, no moves can be made. No players can be added during playoffs. All players must have at least 4 games played during the regular season.

Fees:

  • Each player is responsible for paying their own fee for the season. Players with outstanding fees will not be eligible for game play. 

Waivers:

  • All players are required to complete the season waiver form upon registering. No player is permitted to take part in any game play without registering with a team in advance of any league scheduled game. 

Coed 7v7

The BCAFFL no longer offers 7v7 flag football. 

EQUIPMENT

Required:

Cleats (Non metal studs)

  • Mouthguard
  • Shorts or pants without pockets (zip up is fine) 
  • Flags (Not provided by the league) MUST MEET LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS
  • Team jersey (Not provided by the league)


Recommended:

  • Gloves
  • Soft shell head protection


 FLAG REQUIREMENT MINIMUM

  • Flag size: 2" W x 17-1/4" L 
  • Popper style (No velcro or tuck-in flag permitted)