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NFL Flag Football

Join the Ashland YMCA NFL FLAG Football program for a fun, competitive experience for boys and girls of all skill levels! Players will build football fundamentals like passing, catching, and defense while developing teamwork and confidence in an exciting team environment.

The season includes weekly practices starting in August and Saturday games beginning in September, along with special events like the NFL Combine and Draft. Each participant receives an official NFL jersey and flag belt.

Get ready for a complete NFL-style experience learn, compete, and have fun all season long!

Team Selection Process Update

To create a more balanced, competitive, and fun experience for all players, we are introducing a new team selection process this season.

Buddy requests and coach requests will no longer be accepted. Our goal is to evenly distribute talent across teams while giving players the opportunity to meet new teammates and build new friendships.

This season, teams will be formed through a Coach Draft Night, where players will be randomly selected and placed on teams. This format helps create a more exciting league environment and ensures fair competition across all divisions.

Please note:

  • Coach’s children will remain on their parent’s team and will not be eligible to be drafted to another team.
  • All other players will be entered into the draft pool for team selection.
  • Siblings who are registered in the same division will be placed on the same team.
  • Little Blitz participants will not take part in Draft Night and will instead be randomly assigned to teams prior to the start of the season.

We understand this is a change from previous seasons, and we appreciate your support as we work to improve the overall experience for everyone involved. Our goal is to make the league more enjoyable, competitive, and rewarding for all players.

Thank you for helping us make this transition a success!

Registration

  • Registration Opens: April 21, 2026
  • Registration Closes: July 19, 2026

Pre-Season Events

  • Mouth Guard Event: TBD
  • Coaches Meeting: TBD
  • NFL Combine (Optional): Friday, July 31 (TBD)
  • NFL Draft (by division): TBD

Season Timeline

  • Practices Begin: Week of August 10
  • Picture Day: Saturday, August 29

Game Schedule (Tentative Dates)

***All dates subject to change

  • Week 1: September 12
  • Week 2: September 19
  • Week 3: September 26
  • Week 4: October 3
  • Week 5: October 10
  • Week 6: October 17
  • Week 7: October 24
  • Make-Up Week: October 31
  • Playoffs: November 7