2023 Key Dates | 2023 Flag Football Jamboree Schedule
2023 – need Flag Football Committee Members / Commissioner or we cannot have a program. Contact admin@baaonline.org for details.
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 from 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.
NEW in 2023
- Now welcoming 5th graders!
- 7 v 7
- Less restrictions on allowable plays on offense and defense.
Program Details
| Age Group | Children entering kindergarten through 5th grade in the fall after registration. We will create levels by grade based on registration numbers. |
| 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 19 to October 14, no session during Labor Day Weekend |
| Days of the Week & Times | K - 2 TEAMS: Saturdays @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mondays @ 6:00 pm. 3 - 5th Grades: Saturdays 10:30 am - 11:30 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 | $85.00 (scholarships available for those needing assistance) + $12 city use fee |
Flag Football Contacts
BAA Flag Football Contacts |
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| Flag Football Commissioner | Arthur Minus, II | flagfootball@baaonline.org | |
| Equipment Director | OPEN, looking for a volunteer. Contact Arthur if intrested | ||
| Administration | Stephanie Nicholson | admin@baaonline.org | 952.222.5162 |
