Miami Lakes Flag Football

Flag Football 2013-14

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I just registered my child/nephew/niece/grandson etc. – what do i do now? The next step is to attend the MANDATORY evaluation clinic with your child on Jan. 4, 2014. The clinic is not a “tryout,” but rather to help me create fair teams! If you registered online, the clinic is a good way to confirm the jersey size you selected online.
  1. When does the league begin? End? How much will it cost? Practices are scheduled to begin on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. The league’s first games will take place on Saturday, Jan 25. The regular season ends on March 15, 2014 and the Championship games will take place on saturday, April12th, 2014. There are no games scheduled for the week of March 22 – March 29. Registration for the league is $100.00 in-person and $110 online.
  1. What does the Registration fee cover? The registration fee covers the price of a youth NFL football jersey, matching socks, mouthguards, insurance fees, team equipment and supplies, field maintenance costs, trophies for playoff teams, and closing ceremony costs.
  1. Where will games be played? Games will be played at Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes (16500 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL, 33018).
  1. When and at what time will games be played? Games will be played on Saturday morningsbetween 9AM and 1PM. Each team will play 1 game per week for 8 weeks plus the Playoffs.
  1. How many Children are on a team? What rules are abided by? 10 to 12 children will be assigned to a particular team. The league will utilize a 7 on 7 game format. The rules that will be used have been drafted by the USFTL and the NFL Youth Flag Football Program.
  1. Is there a draft? Are there “tryouts”? No and No. All players are assigned to a team based on their performances during the clinic. Your child will be placed on a team after the mandatory scheduled clinic on Jan. 4, 2014.Once the clinic concludes, your child’s coach will contact you within a week.
  1. How do i sponsor a team? Sponsorship forms are available by request. Team sponsorship includes the placing of the name of your company on the uniforms of all players and the issuance of a plaque to include your name.
  1. How do i coach a team?We are always looking for new coaches, please contact me ASAP via text at 786-859-6925 or by email:
  1. Can I “freeze” any players?You may request to be placed on a team with other participants. As long as the competitive balance of the league is not compromised, I will honor such requests.
  1. Can Boys and Girls play? Currently, the league is open to both boys and girls registration.
  1. How many nights of practice are required? This is subject to the discretion of the coach of each team.