MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2024 Season will be available soon.....
East Hants NFL FLag Football Program (U10 + U12 + U14)
The EAST HANTS NFL Flag Football Program is a non-contact recreational flag football program organized and run by Football Nova Scotia (FNS). All age divisions will be coached by current parents and coaching volunteer and the goal of this program is to develop player skills using the "Try-Learn-Play" strategy while introducing competition. All players will participate in weekly skill development sessions and scrimmages, though scores and standings are not tracked. During the first few sessions players will meet their coaches, meet the other players, become familiar with flag football, and be provided their jerseys. Additional information is available by contacting the FNS Office.
U10 Division - For players under 10 years of age (Born 2015, 2016)
U12 Division - For players under 12 years of age (Born 2013, and 2014)
U14 Division - For players under 14 years of age (Born 2011, and 2012)
WHEN AND WHERE: East Hants Sportsplex - Friday's & sunday's between 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Fridays - May 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14, 21
Sundays - May 12, 31 June 2, 9, 15, 23
Divisions - U10, U12, U14
Fee - $155 + $15 FC membership
Is the league co-ed? All divisions in the program are co-ed.
How do the gamedays work? Each week will involve one session dedicated to practice drills, skills, and game situations, and one session dedicated to playing Flag Football games. In the past, teams have been randomly chosen for scrimmage style play on gamedays. Each game will be run by a trained referee.
What does a player need to play in the league? All players must wear a mouthguard. Solid coloured shorts or pants without pockets, as well as cleats with plastic or rubber studs are encouraged. Player jerseys, flags, and all other required equipment will be provided by the league. Wearing a shirt underneath jerseys is also recommended, as the jerseys are reversable and players may need to flip jerseys inside-out to switch colours.
What does it cost to play in the league? There is a registration fee of $155 (+ $15 Football Canada Membership fee), which includes a jerseys and flags for each player to keep. This fee also covers footballs, cones, bean bags, equipment bags, coaches training and support, practice field costs, game field costs & officials fees.
How do you & when can you register? You must register & pay online by selecting the 2024 East Hants Flag football registration link. This registration link can be found on teamlinkt.
Once registered, then what? Once registration is closed we will proceed with organizing teams, league structure and assigning coaches. All players will participate in skills, drills, and game simulation practices over the first two weeks of sessions to learn the fundamentals of flag football. Following this, Wednesdays will have a skills and drills focus and Sundays will be dedicated to scrimmages.
What if you will be applying for KidSport or Jumpstart support? KidSport and Jumpstart support can be used to offset the cost of this program. To apply, click on this KidSport support link or this Jumpstart support link.
Can you register after the deadline? There is no assurance that you will be able to register past the closing of registration.
What if a player decides they don't like flag football, can you get a refund?
- A $50 administration fee will be applied to all refunds.
- There will be no refunds after the first day of the program.