Lynn Youth Flag Football:
LYFF is about to begin its inaugural season of flag football and was introduced by Austin
Bradshaw who started and runs the very successful Peabody Youth Flag Football program.
There are three age categories in the boys and girls program;6-8, 9-11,12-14 and . The
games are to be played at the Lynn tech fields, the fields are excellent and perfect for
football. Games are played every Sunday starting April 13th, between 10:00 am and 2pm.
NFL Youth Flag Football
The NFL youth flag football program was first implemented in 1996 to introduce children at
a young age to football. The program teaches children the basics of football, from
snapping a ball to throwing and catching. Children of all ages, sizes and abilities find they
can be successful at flag football. Flag football is non-contact, safe and fun for everyone
even the coaches!!!
Lynn youth flag football helps boys and girls aged between 5 and 17 learn the
fundamentals of football. It also provides parents with an opportunity to coach a team and
feel like part of the NFL program. The NFL youth flag football program is set up for all
standards of ability from beginner to advanced. Parents and kids both find as the league
continues to grow so does the standard of play.
The Season
The Lynn youth flag football season is 8 weeks long. The league runs twice a year, once in
the spring and again in the fall. The season comprises of 5 weeks of regular season play, the
sixth and seventh week is the play-offs and the eighth week is Championship week where the
best teams meet in the finals. All players in the league receive a certificate of excellence from
the NFL and players that reach the finals all receive a trophy!!!
Equipment
When you sign up for the NFL youth flag football program all players will receive an NFL
jersey and an official flag belt. All you need after that is a mouth piece for safety and
something to run in (any kind of cleats will do). All teams will also receive an official NFL
youth football for the team.
Registration
You can register on-line now by clicking here. Registration for the spring season ends March
30th, 2008. The fee is $50 and the deadline for registration will be March 9th, 2008.


