2025 NARBERTH FLAG FOOTBALL
SEASON INFORMATION
GRADES
Boys & Girls (Co-ed)
Divisions: 1st & 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
If we have enough girls sign up we will combine into the following girl divisions -1/2nd, 3/4th, 5/6th, 7/8th.
GAME LOCATION
Welsh Valley Middle School - 325 Tower Lane, Narberth
2025 GAME DATES - SATURDAYS
Sept. 13, 20, 27
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov. 1
Cancelled games due to field closures: Makeup date is November 8th.
DIVISION GAME TIMES
Division
1/2nd 9:00-10:00
3rd 9:00-10:00
4th* 9:00-10:00 &10:00-11:00
5th 10:00-11:00
6th* 10:00-11:00 &11:00-12:00
7th 11:00-12:00
8th 11:00-12:00
OPTIONAL PRACTICE for ALL TEAMS is 1/2 hour before game time
*Division games can be played at either time.
If your division list two times, you do not get to pick your child's game time.
A season schedule will be released Sept. 1st.
Game times above are not final.
SEASON REGISTRATION FEES
- $155.00 per player
- $120.00 per player if a family member volunteer coaches that player's team. NAA will apply discount once a family member is confirmed to coach.
- You do not have to live in Narberth or Lower Merion township to play
- Email Melissa if you need financial assistance at [email protected]
TEAM PLACEMENT & VOLUNTEERING COACHING
Team rosters will be emailed by NAA after team selection night. We will email by Sept 12th.
- Siblings: All siblings registered in the same division will automatically be placed on the same team
- Coaching: If you volunteer to coach, your child will be placed on your team.
- Grades 1-5: NAA selects teams for 1st through 5th grade. You may submit teammate requests during online registration. Please understand that due to our 10-player team limit, we can't guarantee all requests.
- Grades 6-8: NAA & Coaches select teams for 6th through 8th grade. We provide coaches with information on friend requests and the school players attend.
NAA places all coaches for all teams. We try to pair you with one co-coach request. EQUIPMENT
- An official team reversible NFL jersey & flag belt will be provided by your coach.
- Mouth guards are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged.
- Cleats are recommended but not mandatory
- Your child's name will be marked on their belt & the coach will collect all belts at end of games.
LEAGUE GUIDELINES
Equal Playing Time: All players will receive equal playing time in all positions.
Pre-Game Practice: Optional 30-minute practice sessions may be held before games.
No Weekday Practices: Practices are not permitted during the week in backyards, parks or other locations
CODE OF CONDUCT
- Coaches: Coaches must maintain respectful behavior and refrain from yelling at or arguing with referees.
- Players:
- Spectators: Please enjoy watching the children play without directing comments at referees, coaches or players.
GAME CANCELATIONS
Lower Merion School district makes the decision to open or close the fields due to weather or poor field conditions.
LMSD will email NAA on Saturday morning around 7:00am with updates on fields.
NAA will email all parents/coaches and post on website if games are canceled by 7:15am.
Do not email your coach or NAA asking if games are cancelled.
LMSD athletic fields are open for outside users (non LMSD athletic programs) on Sept. 13 and closed on Nov. 10.