NFL Flag Football is the premier youth football program for boys and girls.
The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in a non-contact, continuous action sport, while learning lessons in teamwork.
League/ Divisions:
Teams are made up of players from Granby, East Granby, and Suffield, and there are three age-based divisions.
Level 1: players age 6-8 yrs.
Level 2: players age 9-11 yrs.
Level 3: players age 12-14 yrs.
Level is determined by birth date as of January 1, 2026.
We reserve the right move players around based on experience and registration numbers.
Schedule:
Practices: will begin in April 20, 2026 and will occur 1 time a week (day/time set by coaches) for approximately 1.5 hours for teams in the 12-14 & 9-11 age groups and 2 1-hour practices for those in the 6-8 age groups. Practices will be held in East Granby (at East Granby Farms) and Suffield (at Cervione Park).
Games: are played on Friday nights at Cervione Field (571 Copper Hill Rd., West Suffield) beginning at 4:30pm pm and running until finished. Games will begin on Friday, May 1, 2026 and run until June 5,2026 with the Jamboree on Friday June 12, 2026 and Saturday 13, 2026.
Registration Deadline:
The registration deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026.
Evaluation Schedule:
This spring we will not be doing assessment of players. Teams will be made based on coach and player availablitly.
Jersey Sizing Chart:
Youth Sizes:
YS: 30”W / 23”L YM: 33”W / 24”L
YL: 36”W / 26”L XL: 39”W / 27”L
Adult Sizes:
M: 43”W / 31”L L: 47”W / 32”L
XL: 51”W / 33”L 2-XL: 55”W / 34”L
General Information
- INSTRUCTOR: Volunteer Coaches. Our flag football program is lead by volunteer parent coaches. The size of teams and success of the program is this group of parents. Please consider coaching and reach out to Alicia Van Neil (aliciav@egtownhall.com) with questions or interest.
- Coaches Meeting will be held on: Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Recreation Building at East Granby Farms.
- All players are required to wear a mouth guard for practices and games.
- Cleats are required for practices and games.
- All players will receive an NFL Flag Football jersey.
- Players will be playing with other participants from other towns.
- Registration closes on Friday, April 3, 2026 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.
- Limited enrollment.