Jr. Acadia Flag Football Program (U8 + U10 + U12 + U14 + 16U)
The Jr. Acadia 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 Acadia Football coaches and players, 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.
U8 Division - For players under 8 years of age (Born 2018, 2019 and 2020)
U10 Division - For players under 10 years of age (Born 2016 and 2017)
U12 Division - For players under 12 years of age (Born 2014, and 2015)
U14 Division - For players under 14 years of age (Born 2012, and 2013)
16U Division - For players 16 years of age and under (Born 2009, 2010, and 2011)
GENERAL INFO: Wednesday 6 pm to 9 pm & Sunday 6 pm to 9pm
Wed - May 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26
Sun - May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23
Divisions - U8, U10, U12, U14, 16U
U8 - Development program run Wed and Sun from 6-7 pm
U10-16U - league - Practice Wed and Games Sunday
Where? All practices and games will be held on Raymond Field at Acadia University. If necessary, the Acadia Dykes Fields may be used.
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 fees: U8 $150, U10 - 16U $220 + $15 FC membership, 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 Jr. Acadia Flag Football League Player Registration link. This registration link can be found on the homepage.
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.