WINTER AND SPRING SEASON INFO
6U CoEd, 8U CoEd, 10U CoEd, 12U Coed, 12U All Girls, 14U Coed, 14U All Girls, 17U CoEd
Winter Season 2025-2026
Registration Fees Open now - Nov 14 $199 per player
Nov 15 - Nov 28 $199 + $20 late fee
Season Dates Draft Day - Nov 15 @ 10am
Game Days - Dec 6, 13, 20
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24
Jan 31 (Playoffs/ Super Bowls)
* Schedule may change with prior notice
Spring Season 2026 *TBDRegistration dates- Nov 1- Feb 15
Draft Day - TBD (3rd weekend of Feb)
Saturday Game Days 03/14- 05/01
FIELD LOCATIONS:
Colonial Baptist Church (located in front of Taylor Ranch Elementary School)
2400 Taylor Ranch Trl
Venice, Florida 34293
FLAG FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT:
NFL game day jersey (included with registration fee)
Flag football belt (included with registration fee)
Mouth Guard (MANDATORY) Mouth guards are also available for $3.00 at our NFL tent if needed.
Shorts or pants with NO POCKETS. NFL shorts may be purchased during registration if desired
Athletic shoes (MANDATORY) Football cleats are recommended (metal cleats are NOT allowed)
All other player gear, i.e. headbands/sleeves, ARE OPTIONAL for purchase at time of registration. Player gear ordered at registration will be handed out by your assigned coach and will automatically come in your team colors. After you know your team for the season, NFL Flag Gear for the whole family is available at the NFL Fan Gear Shop which can be accessed through the button at the bottom of the website. Gear may be personalized and will be delivered directly to your home. "NFL Flag Venice" gear is available under the STORE tab.
*Thermals, leggings, sweats etc. are allowed under uniforms in cold weather.
PRACTICES:
Teams will practice 1 hour prior to their game during game day on Saturday mornings at the field. This is a great time for coaches to teach their players about the fundamentals of flag football and can work on player skills and the playbook. Throughout the season players will learn basic skills of football such as running, passing, receiving and defending. Practices will be organized and carried out by a head coach or assistant coach. Participating in these practices are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED since this will be where flag skills and plays are developed. Coaches may also organize a mid week practice on their own time. These practices are allowed but are NOT MANDATORY. Every child will have playing time in each game.
GAMES:
Each flag season runs 8 weeks total ( 7 regular season games and 1 Play Offs/Super Bowl Day). The top 4 teams in each division will qualify for play offs. Trophies or Rings are awarded to the Super Bowl Champs in each division. ALL TEAMS will play in week 8 even if you do not make the play offs.
Game Schedules, Standings/ Scores will be available on the website the following Sunday.
ROSTERS:
Team rosters are limited to 10 players. NFL Flag Venice runs a 6v6 format, (6 players on the field for offense and 6 players on the field for defense). There is a 5 player minimum required on the field. Each team will have at least one head coach and preferably an assistant coach. Parents or family members are encouraged to volunteer. Coaches make our league possible ! You can volunteer as a head or assistant coach during the registration process. If you already registered your child you can volunteer by going to the "Volunteer Coaches Sign Up" tab of our website.
****Announcement****
After much discussion with coaches and parents, we are going with the following format for our winter season. In an effort to create PARITY among teams in each division, we will now be implementing a pre season skills test for new and returning free agent players. Established teams may stay together by coach request. The skills test will be a tool to assist the coaches in filling in their available spots. All athletes will do 4 skills tests and have their 40 yard dash laser timed, Buddy and coach requests may still be made during the registration process by filling out the "Buddy Request," or "Coach Request" fields. Requests are not accepted for late sign ups. Please do not request a coach unless you have spoken with him/her beforehand.
ALL GIRLS' TEAMS: For Winter Season, we have expanded to include 2 new divisions, 12U All Girls and 14U All Girls. These girls will compete within their own division for Winter and will have the option of participating in the Females in Flag NFL Tournaments through the year. Please see our Tournaments/Females in Flag button link on the home page for more info. ANY GIRL, regardless of age, may sign up for our Co Ed divisions.
COACHES: All coaches are parent volunteersCoach Jason will be holding a "Coaches Clinic" inside Colonial Baptist Church before each season starts. NFL Rules, playbook and coaching strategies will be addressed at that time. Details will be sent out closer to season start dates. You may access these coach’s resources ahead of time under the Coach's Resources tab of our website. Coach Jason has over 17 years of coaching experience with all age groups and is available as a resource for coaches throughout the season and every Game Day.
All incoming volunteer coaches must complete a background check and obtain their concussion awareness certificate before the season starts.
ON THE FIELD:
We have designated “Teams Only" sidelines opposite the Family sidelines. As stated, ONLY PLAYERS AND COACHES are allowed along that sideline. All other persons may watch from the other sidelines. This includes all family, siblings and friends.
We often have ice cream and/or Chick Fil A available for purchase during game times every Saturday.
WEATHER:
Games may be delayed or rescheduled if there are torrential downpours or lightning. We will make every effort to play regardless of weather. If there is lightning in the area before halftime, a 30 minute delay will be called, if it happens a second time, the game will be rescheduled. If there is lightning after halftime, the game will be called and considered finished. Notifications will be sent out via email. Coach Jason will determine if and when games are called. If you do not receive an email, please assume that games are moving forward as scheduled. If needed, a Make Up Day may be scheduled.
COMMUNICATION:
We often use automated/scheduled emails. If you are not receiving emails, check your spam folder. teams are formed 14 days before start date. Email info and rosters will be sent out 1 week prior to season start. Coaches will reach out by email during that time as well. Again, please contact us with any questions via email, text or phone.
Jason Wireman - Commissioner/ League Organizer
941-759-3446
CODE OF CONDUCT:
We expect all of our officials, coaches, parents and players to conduct themselves in a respectful and positive manner and encourage a family fun atmosphere. Coaches should be a positive role model for the players. Please see the Player's/ Parent's and Coach's Code of Conduct on our website under the Parent and Coach Tabs.
By registering your child with NFL Flag Venice or volunteering as a Coach, you agree to adhere to the Player's/ Parent's or Coach's Code of Conduct posted on this website.
REFUND and FUTURE CREDIT POLICY:
- FULL or 100% refund (excluding fees and additional gear purchased) will be given if requested prior to the normal registration deadline (not late). Jerseys and gear are ordered after that and cannot be returned to the NFL. Footballs, Flag Belts, Mouth guards, Socks and Lettered Jerseys may not be exchanged or returned.
- There is no refund for games cancelled due to weather if they are unable to be rescheduled.
- All refund requests for summer camps must be made prior to the beginning of the camp.
- In the event of injury/illness, a future credit may be requested by email to Commissioner Jason. Future credits are solely at the discretion of NFL Flag Venice.
- In the event that our Flag season is canceled prior to the 4th game of the season due to an unforeseen event such as a COVID19 outbreak, then a future credit for 50% of the registration fee ( excluding fees and gear cost) will be given on request. If the season is canceled after the 4th game of the season due to an unforeseen event such as a COVID19 outbreak, NO REFUND or CREDIT will be processed.
All refund requests must be submitted by email to the League Commissioner, Coach Jason at [email protected].We strive to make this a fun experience for all and we look forward to watching as these players grow within our league! 