Thank you for signing up for NFL Flag Venice! Read on for general season info. We will also resend this info out closer to the season start date, be sure to watch your email.

Winter Season Dates 12/06/24 - 02/15/25
Spring Season dates  03/29/25 - 05/17/25.  
Games times run from 8am- 12pm, usually youngest to oldest. 

Colonial Baptist Church (located in front of Taylor Ranch Elementary School)

2400 Taylor Ranch Trl

Venice, Florida 34293

There will be 7 regular season games and 1 day for play offs and championships. The top four teams from each division will make the play offs and play a single elimination format on Super Bowl Saturday. All players on the championship team will receive a newly designed NFL Flag Venice Championship ring or trophy. Teams that do not make the play offs will compete against each other in a separate bracket.

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. This is also an opportunity for teammates to form friendships that carry over on and off the field. 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.

We try to limit team rosters to a maximum of 10 players total. NFL Flag Venice league 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. Throughout the season players will learn basic skills of football such as running, passing, receiving and defending. Each team will have at least a 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.

Mouth Guard (MANDATORY) Mouth guards are also available for purchase at our NFL tent if needed. 

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 tab on our 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.

We often use automated/scheduled emails. If you are not receiving emails, check your spam folder. teams are formed 10-14 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

Nichole Wireman -Admin

[email protected] 

941-759-3446 

Coach Jason will be holding a "Coaches Clinic" inside Colonial Baptist Church before the season starts. NFL Rules, playbook and coaching strategies will be addressed at that time. Details will be sent out closer to the start date. You may access these coach’s resources ahead of time under the Coach's Resources tab of our website.

All volunteer coaches must complete a background check and obtain their concussion awareness certificate before the season starts. 

Registration is open for individual players. Friend and coach requests can be made during the registration process by filling out the "Buddy Request," or "Coach Request" fields. We make every effort to fill requests, but it is not guaranteed as we also try to keep teams evenly matched. Requests are not available to late sign ups. 

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 have the fields treated professionally for fire ants at the beginning and throughout each season. Due to the size of the church field, we only treat designated areas. A map of the treated areas is available at the NFL Flag tent. Please stay within treated zones and remember that this is Florida, so always pay attention.  

We often have ice cream and Chick Fil A available for purchase during game times every Saturday.

Game Schedules, Standings/ Scores will be available on the website the Sunday after the game.

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.

CODE OF CONDUCT: 

This is about the kids, not about the records or stats. Yes, friendly competition builds character, however, we will be focused on keeping this fun for all the kids. We want this to be a family fun atmosphere. We expect all of our officials, coaches, parents and players to conduct themselves in a respectful and positive manner. Please see the Player's/ Parent's and Coach's Code of Conduct on our website.

Coaches should be a positive role model for the players.

• FULL or 100% registration fee (excluding transaction fee) refund if requested within 2 weeks prior to to the start  of the season the player is registered for. Jerseys and gear will be ordered during that two week time frame 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 partial 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. No refunds will be issued after the start date. 
• 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 HALF or 50% registration fee refund will be processed. If the season is canceled after the 4th game of the season due to an unforeseen event such as a COVID19 outbreak, NO REFUND will be processed.
  

All refund requests must be submitted by email to the League Commissioner, Coach Jason at [email protected].

Again, we strive to make this a fun experience for all and we look forward to watching as these players grow within our league!