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BAA Flag Football Program Overview
The Bloomington Athletic Association delivers fun, affordable, and safe youth sports experiences fueled by our passionate volunteers. In flag football, the players will learn about Body Mechanics and the basic plays of football. The players are proven to understand the football game better when they start in the flag football programs. There is less fear among kids who get to know and love the football game. With fewer restrictions due to the full football gear, the kids can focus more on learning how to play the game, and they can see what is going on around them during the game, therefore learning more about football. Staring with flag football helps strengthen the foundational skills of football, building players with a better understanding of the game when they transition to the tackle football program.
Volunteers
Our flag football program requires volunteers as coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, and officiating. Register as a coach online today!
COACHING: BAA needs coaches! If you are a new coach or need help, BAA Flag Football has resources to ensure you are comfortable leading your team. Practice plans and strategies will be provided. Coaching youth sports is an excellent way to give back to your community, build your network, and strengthen your leadership skills. Please indicate that you will coach in your child’s registration; we must have two coaches per team! Coaches clinics in late July/early August.
Program Details
Kinder – 2nd Grade
| Age Group | Children entering kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall after registration. |
| Experience | The fundamentals of lining up in a proper stance, learning ball skills. General rules of flag football. |
| Game Fundamentals | The object of BAA Flag Football is to teach football and good sportsmanship. Should the situation arise that a score is lop-sided or a team is ahead by more than three touchdowns, the winning coach SHOULD make every effort to not continue scoring. Efforts may include low yardage plays, giving everyone that is eligible a chance to carry the ball and pull out key players. |
| Where | Westwood is the primary field. |
| Season Dates | August 16 to October 11, no session during Labor Day Weekend |
| Days of the Week & Times | Saturdays @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Mondays @ 6:00 pm. Games are 4 (10) minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime break. |
| Equipment | BAA provides: Jersey, flag-belt, footballs (limited numbers), and other necessary items for the game setup. Players need to provide: mouthguard and a water bottle. Tie shoes must be worn. Optional Player items: Molded plastic cleats are allowed, but not required. |
| Registration | Fees | $TBD (Financial Assistance available to those in need) + $13 city use fee |
3rd & 4th Grade
| Age Group | Children entering 3rd - 4th grade in the fall after registration. |
| Experience | The fundamentals of lining up in a proper stance, learning ball skills. General rules of flag football. |
| Game Fundamentals | The object of BAA Flag Football is to teach football and good sportsmanship. Should the situation arise that a score is lop-sided or a team is ahead by more than three touchdowns, the winning coach SHOULD make every effort to not continue scoring. Efforts may include low yardage plays, giving everyone that is eligible a chance to carry the ball and pull out key players. |
| Where | Westwood is the primary field. |
| Season Dates | August 16 to October 11, no session during Labor Day Weekend |
| Days of the Week & Times | Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am Tuesdays @ 6 pm (some evenings might have to shift to Thursdays if the tackle football program needs the lighted field). Games are 4 (10) minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime break. |
| Equipment | BAA provides: Jersey, flag-belt, footballs (limited numbers), and other necessary items for the game setup. Players need to provide: mouthguard and a water bottle. Tie shoes must be worn. Optional Player items: Molded plastic cleats are allowed, but not required. |
| Registration | Fees | $TBD (Financial Assistance available to those in need) + $13 city use fee |
5th & 6th Grade
| Age Group | Children entering 5th & 6th grade in the fall after registration. |
| Experience | The fundamentals of lining up in a proper stance, learning ball skills. General rules of flag football. Game scores will be reported and playoffs. |
| Game Fundamentals | The object of BAA Flag Football is to teach football and good sportsmanship. Should the situation arise that a score is lop-sided or a team is ahead by more than three touchdowns, the winning coach SHOULD make every effort to not continue scoring. Efforts may include low yardage plays, giving everyone that is eligible a chance to carry the ball and pull out key players. |
| Where | Westwood is the primary field. |
| Season Dates | August 16 to October 11, no session during Labor Day Weekend |
| Days of the Week & Times | Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am Tuesdays or Thursdays @ 6 pm (some evenings might have to shift to Thursdays if the tackle football program needs the lighted field). Games are 4 (10) minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime break. |
| Equipment | BAA provides: Jersey, flag-belt, footballs (limited numbers), and other necessary items for the game setup. Players need to provide: mouthguard and a water bottle. Tie shoes must be worn. Optional Player items: Molded plastic cleats are allowed, but not required. |
| Registration | Fees | $TBD (Financial Assistance available to those in need) + $13 city use fee |
Flag Football Contacts
BAA Flag Football Contacts |
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| Level Director Grades K-2 | OPEN - click for job description | email to volunteer: admin@baaonline.org | |
| Level Director Grades 3-4 | Justin Fjeldstad | fjeldstadjustin@gmail.com | |
| Level Director Grades 5-6 | OPEN - click for job description | email to volunteer: admin@baaonline.org | |
| Flag Football Commissioner | OPEN - click for job description | email to volunteer: admin@baaonline.org | |
| Equipment Director | OPEN - click for job description | email to volunteer: admin@baaonline.org | |
| Administration | Stephanie Nicholson | admin@baaonline.org | 952.222.5162 |
Rulebook | Coaches Book | Westwood Flag Football Maps
