CT FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAMS
Lil Ballerz: Ages 3-4
Our Lil Ballerz program is an exciting program that begins the development of throwing, catching and running control, all while playing creative and fun games. In this parent participation class, age appropriate balls are used to introduce the early skills of athletics in a fun and exciting manner. Props are used to enhance both their balance and motor skills. Touchdowns are scored at the end of every class with the parents cheering them on! Each child receives a jersey and flag belt. The Lil Ballerz program is a limited 5 week program which only meets on weekends (no weekday practices).
*Participants from any town can register for our programs.
*Ages based on Jan 1st of current year.
*All sessions take place at the same location our recreational season are played at (depending on location).
*No Equipment Necessary! Cleats are recommended, but not required. Mouth guards are not required.
Co-Ed Recreational Leagues: Ages 5-15
This is a recreation league, so there are no tryouts or cuts. No previous experience is necessary.
Our outdoor recreational flag football seasons typically run in the spring and fall. .
Kids are placed on teams within their age groups.
Pee Wee (6U)
Developmental (8U)
Bantam (10U)
Junior (12U)
Senior (15U)
Ages based on January 1st of the current year.
Each child receives a jersey and a flag belt. Kids keep both the belt and jersey.
The spring season will typically begin the first week of April and run until early June. Our fall season will typically begin the first week of September and end the first week of November. Exact dates/times will vary slightly based on locations.
Practices will start the week prior to the first games, and will be once a week for approximately one hour. Games are played on weekends.
All teams qualify for the playoffs held on the final weekend(s) of the season.
*Participants from any town can register for our programs.
*Ages based on Jan 1st of the current year.
*Cleats are recommended, but not required. Mouth guards are REQUIRED.
For more detailed information, please visit our FAQs page on our website.
New in 2024 is our indoor flag football season at the Day Hill Dome in Windsor, CT
The indoor league will be for kids 5-16 years of age, and will run from early January to mid February (6 weeks). Games are played on Sundays between 2-5pm. There are no scheduled practices, however teams can schedule practice time with the facility directly. Registration will open September 1st and close on November 30th, or when divisions fill up; whichever comes first.
CT Elite (co-ed) & CT Lady Matrix (girls) Travel Flag Football Program
Our CT Elite Travel Flag Football Programs are for kids who are looking for a more competitive flag football opportunity. Our teams will travel regionally, and sometimes nationally to compete in flag football tournaments. Our teams have traditionally done very well in comparison to other programs (several teams are ranked nationally), however we are most proud of the camaraderie and friendships that are built between our players and families. Similar to other travel sports, our players will play against a higher level of competition however there is less of a commitment to flag. We understand that other sports may take priority, so our teams practice and tournament schedule is often a bit more flexible with less of a financial commitment than other travel sports. That said, we do look to recruit and place players on our teams who are committed to the team.
Some common questions we are asked:
Who can play? Anyone who demonstrates the ability and desire to compete at a higher level. We have teams at the following levels:
Boys: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U levels (age as of Jan 1st of the current year).
Girls: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U (age as of Jan 1st of the current year).
How do I get on a team? Tryout. While some players are invited to our team based on their performance in our recreational league, we have tryouts annually in the winter/early spring, for players looking to join our team from other areas or for those who do not play flag football in one of our league.
What is the schedule like? The schedules vary between teams, but are always based on coach and player availability. We understand that each player potentially another sport to juggle, school and family commitments, and we always try to work our practice schedules to best suit the majority of those involved. Tournaments are on weekends, and we typically participate in anywhere from 5-8 tournaments in a year. The bulk of the tournament season will start in mid-late March and run until July. We also typically compete in 1-3 tournaments in the fall. Not every team will travel to play in every tournament. We also understand that you may need to miss a tournament here or there, and that’s ok.
How much does it cost? If you make the team, the cost for a typical season is around $400-$500 (before any fundraisers). We do fundraisers throughout the year to help offset the tournament fees, uniforms and travel costs. Each tournament costs the team approximately $500, and if you multiply that by 5-8, then you can see how and why the cost is what it is. Throughout the year we seek sponsorship, donations and will do fundraisers to help families with registration costs as well as travel expenses. Most of our tournaments will require at least one night in a hotel (depending on distance), so we want to do as much as we can to make this experience as affordable as possible.
For more detailed information, please contact 860-263-9259 for CT Elite info (boys) or 860-995-0446 for CT Lady Matrix info (girls) or email us at [email protected].
