DIVISIONS	LEAGUE AGE	DESCRIPTION
CO-ED 6U	5 - 6	Often, a family’s first introduction to NFL Flag is in the 6U division. The 6U division is the entry level division for players. The experience is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals while also being a key to growing a child’s love for the game. 6U players use modified rules designated specifically for use in this division. The roster size is limited to up-to 10 players.
CO-ED 8U	7 - 8	The 8U division is an extension of our developmental level of play. This division is established for “on field coaches/coaching.” The roster size is limited to up-to 10 players.
BOYS & GIRLS 10U	9 - 10	As players continue to develop we now split them into GIRLS & BOYS divisions to better develop their skill sets. This allows players to display the skills developed through the rest of the NFL Flag program. The 10U division is a competitive development program that begins challenging players to execute on the field. Players will learn situational awareness on offense and defense, identifying and throwing, footwork, communication and catching. Evaluations are required for placement on 10U teams to ensure teams are balanced appropriately. The roster size is limited to up-to 10 players.
BOYS & GIRLS 12U	11-12	As players continue to develop we now split them into GIRLS & BOYS divisions to better develop their skill sets. This allows players to display the skills developed through the rest of the NFL Flag program. Players will utilize teamwork, positioning, and situational awareness in a competitive environment that results the opportunity to compete at the Regional and National Level. Evaluations are required for placement on 12U teams. The roster size is limited to up-to 10 players.
BOYS & GIRLS 14U	13 - 14	Our Top Level of competition. The goal is to develop players for future participation in high school athletics and fitness. Players have the opportunity to compete at the Regional and National Level. The roster size is limited to up-to 10 players.
GIRLS 17U (COMING SOON)	High School	Pilot Program: NFL Flag, CIF, and NCS are working on piloting a program that would bring Girls Flag Football to female high school athletes as a competitive sport.

There are 3 separate divisions for each coed group at the NFL Flag Regionals:

1) Coed - The Coed division is ultimately the Elite Division where these are for teams who are handpicked All Star Teams who trying to build the best team possible. Age groups include 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U

2) Recreation - This is geared more towards teams who may not be as Elite. The only teams who may qualify are those associated with Boys & Girls Club, Police Athletic League (PAL), YMCA, and Parks & Recreation.

3) All Girls Divisions for 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U. There is only 1 division each Girls Age Group. There is no split of Coed Elite and Recreation.

The new age cut off date is August 1, 2024 instead of January 1, 2025. That means whatever your age is as July 31, 2024 will be the age group that you play in. This new age cut off rule is a new rule that has come from NFL Flag headquarters.

For example if your child turns 10 years old on July 31, 2024 then they would be in the 10U Division. However, if they turn 10 years old on August 1, 2024 or after then they would eligible to play in the 9U Age Group.