Registration

Lincoln Parks and Recreation: Youth NFL FLAG Football  Spring 2024

                    

We are the official 5-on-5 flag football program of the National Football League.

Our program emphasizes INSTRUCTION and DEVELOPMENT of young players learning the game.

Updated Dec 2024

Regular Registration: January 2 - February 5, 2024

Late Registration: February 6-12, 2024 (or until leagues are full)

Mail or In Person: Download the form and bring to our office – 3131 "O" Street Suite 300 Lincoln, Nebraska 68510. All mailed in registrations must be postmarked prior to the last day of registration.

Grade Divisions (grades as of '23-'24 school year): 
K-1st Grades

 2nd-3rd Grades

4th-5th Grades

6-8th Grades

Fees: 

Regular Registration Window: $90 first child / $85 each additional child in the same home             Late Registration Window:  $ 100 first child / $95 each additional child in the same home

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE -- Call (402) 441-7892

Season:
 6 game season beginning March 18
All cancelled games (due to weather, etc.) will be attempted to be made up at the end of the season

Days Played:

  Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays -- 6:15, 7:10, 8:05 game times

Practices:
Practice times are at the discretion of the coaching staff and can start the day after the coaches meeting. Coaches will receive balls and flags for practice at the coaches meeting. Any practices prior to the coaches meeting are not sanctioned by Parks and Recreation.

Breaks:
 Monday, September 4 (Labor Day)

Giveaways:
Each participant will receive an OFFICIAL NFL reversible jersey and flags to keep.

Locations:
Lewis and Densmore Fields

Coaches:
Volunteer coaches are the backbone of our youth sports programs. Coaching suggestions and manuals are available from the NFL through our program.  Adult volunteers are subjected to thorough background screening. Coaches meeting will be held approximately 3 weeks prior to the season.

Coaching Forms:
Background Check Forms (3 forms): Coaching Background Check Forms
Team Request Form - Youth Team Request Form
Lincoln Parks and Rec NFL Flag Manual and Rule Book - NFL FLAG Manual 

Youth Sports Coordinator:

Wade Noll - wnoll@lincoln.ne.gov (402) 441-7892