NFL FLAG FOOTBALL:
- In the 1990s, when the NFL launched a global health and wellness initiative called Play Football, they had one goal: to make football accessible for all children—no matter their age, size, or gender. And this is where the idea for NFL FLAG began.
- In 1994, the NFL officially kicked off its first youth camp series at the New England Patriots’ stadium, where they introduced the rules of flag football and taught children how to play. Shortly after, leagues began to pop up nearby in Massachusetts—and they quickly took off. By the early 2000s, youth athletes all over the U.S. were participating in NFL FLAG, from school programs to local park districts to Boys and Girls Clubs.
- Today, with more than 600,000 participants, NFL FLAG continues to evolve. It’s a pathway for male & female athletes to play in college, as well as an outlet for tackle athletes to compete in the off-season. But as NFL FLAG grows, one thing stays the same: It’s a place for every boy and girl to play football.
Watchung Hills FLAG FOOTBALL:
Welcome to 2025 WH NFL flag football season for boys and girls. This is our 8th season and as always, under the guidance of the NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE and the WH NFL FLAG FOOTBALL INC, kids in grades K thru 12th will have the chance to have fun, get exercise, and meet new friends, all while learning the great sport of Flag Football. Starting this year, 2025, our program will be fully dedicated to Boys and Girls Flag Football. All Cheerleaders interested in continuing on in their sport, please contact us at: sarahclax@yahoo.com.
Below are some fun facts:
· The season starts on Saturday September 6th, 2025 and will run for our traditional 10-week season ending on Nov 8th, 2025.
· Practices and games are on the same day...SATURDAY (only 1 day a week).
· Practices and games will be played at the Green Brook Middle School Turf Field #1 (132 Jefferson Avenue, Green Brook, NJ).
· K-3rd grade time-slot is 8:45-10:15am (Times can vary)
· 4th-12th grade time-slot is 10:30-12:00pm. (Times can vary)
· We will take every precaution and follow all CDC guideline to ensure a safe and successful season.
· Boys and Girls from K thru 12th grade are welcome to participate in flag football.
· There will be a Punt, Pass, and Dash Competition!
· There will be an Ice Cream Day!
· This league is open to all of the surrounding towns.
· There are no mid-week practices or commitments.
· There is NO TRAVEL associated with Watchung Hills NFL Flag football.
· Each week is planned as such: Stretching & Skills & drills for the first 45 minutes and then a 45-minute game immediately following
for the remainder of the session. As the season moves forward, the skills and drills get shorter, and the games will get longer.
· All Jerseys, flags, & footballs are provided. Suggested items to purchase are football cleats and a mouthpiece. Soft helmets are
optional.
· All players must bring their own water bottle (with name displayed on the bottle).
· A CERP team is always in effect and an AED is situated on the 50 yard line center of the field. Coaches are certified in CPR/AED.
· I would encourage every parent & participant to visit our website:
http://www.whnflflag.com to learn about the benefits of playing
flag football. If your friends are interested, please feel free to forward our link.
· Registration is NOW OPEN but will close on 9/01/25 @ 12am.
· Credits Cards are excepted (Visa/MasterCard).
Looking forward to seeing you all in September!
With great appreciation and thanks,
WH NFL Flag Football Association