Register now for Spring 2027 NFL Flag Football in Abbotsford!

Coaches are volunteers and often parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, former players or community members looking to be a part of a fun, inclusive environment, where every kid matters.All coaches must provide a valid background check, which we will help obtain. Coaches don't have to be experienced. We will support them in every way we can. Coaches just need a great attitude, be supportive, encouraging and a desire to be a positive figure in each players experience.

5U, 7U, 10U and 13U: mutual requests only. List friends in priority order, and we'll honour one: the highest-ranked friend who also listed your player.16U (ages 14-16): one combined division, so friend requests don't apply. We only honour requests for siblings to play together, or for a player to be on their own parent's team when that parent is Head Coach. Requests to join another coach's team aren't accepted.Friend requests are not guaranteed. We build balanced teams, so requests may be declined to keep teams fair. Interested in playing on a team with your friends? See our new Friends Division on the Friend Requests page.

We encourage coaches to hold practices before or after their games on Saturday's, keeping everything on a single day.Some coaches do hold mid-week practices after consultation with the team parents. Those schedules and locations are managed by the individual team coaches rather than the league itself.

No. We operate as an accessible, non-contact program for ages 4 to 16 with absolutely no tryouts or travel required.

Kids are placed into age-appropriate divisions. Everyone gets playing time. You'll see a mix of learning, structure, and fun — warm-ups, skill development, and games. Families are welcome on the sidelines and encouraged to help their coach with planning.

No - the registration fee covers the entire season's activities.We're committed to keeping fees low and accessible for every family. Spring 2027 fees won't be higher than this past season, and we're working to lower them.The Girls Development and Mentorship program is no additional cost.Player Development sessions on gamedays are no additional cost.There is no obligation for fund raising.As a part of the "Our kids helping kids in their community" initiative, we will hold food drives or similar. While we encourage you to consider supporting those events, they are optional.

We are always looking for volunteer coaches. Coaches have the most direct impact on the experience of all kids, and a positive, encouraging figure who shows up makes a lasting contribution to every child's life. Not sure yet? Choose "Yes, please invite me" in the Coaches section of the registration form, and we'll invite you to our coaching info sessions.If coaching isn't for you, there are several other great ways to make an impact:Team Support: Help your team's coach during the week with planning and communication, making sure everyone knows when and where to be.Community Initiatives: Assist in coordinating our "Our kids helping kids in their community" initiatives, such as our tournament day food drives.Sideline Positivity: Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you can get involved simply by being a positive presence on the sidelines—encouraging every player, supporting the coaches, and fostering a fun, welcoming environment.

We're committed to keeping fees low and accessible for every family. In the past, some registrants signed up but never paid, attended, cancelled or replied to messages, leaving teams short-handed and affecting other kids' experience, while incurring unnecessary costs.To help prevent this, register with a $35 deposit (credit card only), which counts toward your fees. The final balance is due by March 15, 2027.Refund Timeline: Until March 8, 2027, full refund, including the $35 deposit. After March 8, refunds are less the $35 deposit: 100% until 2 weeks before the first game, 50% until the end of week 2 of the season, and none after that. Equipment and apparel are non-refundable.Financial Assistance: We believe cost should not be a barrier for kids to benefit from sports. If you need alternate arrangements, please email Play@FVFlag.com before registering. We'll work something out.Friend Requests: 5U, 7U, 10U and 13U allow mutual requests only (we honour one: the highest-ranked friend who also listed your player). 16U does not have friend requests. See the Friend Requests page for details and our new Friends Division.Code of Conduct: We are committed to fostering a positive, encouraging, and safe environment for our athletes. We maintain strict conduct expectations with a zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior from players, coaches, or parents on the sidelines.