Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Where are games played?

A)  Games will be played locally at Aptos High School and Soquel High School.    

Q)    How long are flag football games?

A)    Games are comprised of two 20 minute halves and a 5 minute halftime break.  Prior to the game, teams will have a 15 minute warm up period.  In total, players will be on the field about 1 hour.

Q)    When are games played?

A)    Games are played on Sundays only, typically between 9am and Noon.  The official game schedule will be available soon. 

Q)    How often will my child have practice?

A)    Practice times are determined by individual team coaches, however, practices have typically been held two times per week.

Q)    Are uniforms provided by the league?

A)    The league provides an official NFL flag football jerseys for each player.  Families are responsible to purchase a mouthguard, football cleats (or soccer cleats work too), plain black sport shorts and socks based on the team colors.

 

Q) What is the purpose of Try Outs?

A)    The purpose of Try Outs is to assess each player’s skill level.  Players of all skill levels will be accepted - from beginner to advanced.  Assessing skills will also assist the league in forming equally competitive teams, spreading out skill levels between teams.

 

Q)    What is the purpose of your Skills Clinic?

A)    The purpose of our Skills Clinic is two-fold.  Our clinic will provide an opportunity for kids to learn the sport of flag football in a fun, camp environment.  For those participants already exposed to the sport, the clinic will provide them with the opportunity to expand and build on their existing skills.

 

Q)    Are parents and siblings able to watch the Skills Clinic?

A)    Parents and siblings are more than welcome to watch the events throughout the day.