Jr. STFX NFL Flag Football Program (U8 + U10 + U12+ 14U)
The Jr. STFX NFL Flag Football Program is a non-contact recreational flag football program organized and run by Football Nova Scotia (FNS). 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.
Football Nova Scotia is proud to present the 2024 Jr. StFX NFL Flag Football League!
U8 Division - For Players under 8 years of age (Born 2018, 2019, 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)
14U Division - For players under 14 years and under (Born 2011, 2012 and 2013)
When? All age divisions will run from May 2nd - June 27th
Where? entirely at StFX Stadium. The league will run twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays) and will include age groups, U8, U10, U12, and 14U. There will be one practice time a week and one game day a week for the U10 through 14U age groups.
Is the league coed? All divisions in the league 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. Shorts or pants without pockets, as well as cleats with plastic or rubber studs are recommended. 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? The fee for this program are U8 - $150 / U10, U12, 14U - $200. This fee will cover jerseys, 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? Register now at SPORT HUB
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, Thursdays will have a skills and drills focus and Saturdays 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