Coed "Rec" level youth flag football for grades 1-8!
Fall 2023 Flag Football Registration is CLOSED!
General League Information
Flag Football is a great introduction into learning the fundamentals of football with an emphasis on fun and fair play. This flag football league is recommended for individuals who wants a safer alternative to contact football but also a great start for kids who would someday like to play in full contact leagues.
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Recreation League: 3rd-8th Grades
- Basic rules and gameplay, at least one weekly game, practices optional and scheduled by coach.
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Rookie League: 1st & 2nd Grades
- Focus on the introductory elements of football; "games" consist of 15 minute practices before leading into two 15-minute halves.
- One weekly game, additional practices optional and scheduled by coach, if applicable.
Our league focuses on and promotes the "recreation" aspect of youth sports:
- League is programmed in various aspects in an effort to promote FUN over wins and losses.
- Teams are compiled as a result of many variables, but specifically: reported skill level, current age and school.
- Friend requests are permitted on a limited level, but not guaranteed. We do not allow coaches to hand-select or request their teams, likewise requests to play for specific coaches are considered but not guaranteed.
- The provided jersey/uniform is the "participation award".
- There are no playoffs, standings, or league champions.
- We do keep score and consequently indicate who wins and losses, but this information is not published after the fact.
- Coaches are committed to:
- Ensure all players play equal amounts of time, and have a fair opportunity to learn every position, if desired.
- Promote good sportsmanship.
- Respect other coaches, players, staff members and officials.
Each season:
- All games will be held at Mill Hollow Park: 2900 Hollow Mill Drive, Cottonwood Heights
- Rosters will NOT change once they are distributed.
- Schedules do NOT change once they have been posted.
- Our league has strict rules regarding sportsmanlike conduct.
- Foul behavior from spectators, coaches, or participants toward any spectator, coach, participant, referee, or staff is not allowed and is grounds for expulsion from the league.
Spring Season
Spring Season Registration Registration CLOSED for the season, we are no longer accepting players.
Fall Season
Fall Season Registration Registration for 2023 season is CLOSED!
Weather and Cancellations
Game/Practice Cancellations - Youth Flag Football
CHRC Programs will go on as scheduled unless participants/coaches/parents are notified otherwise by CHRC staff or through designated channels (i.e., email, designated URL, Facebook, etc.). Games/programs will run as scheduled through cold weather, light rain, and even light snow, as long as field conditions are safe and playable.
- Cancellations (for both CHRC Programs and Athletic Field Renters)
- Either CHRC or the respective Renter may cancel scheduled use of the field(s) according to the following criteria:
- Unplayable field conditions or safety concerns:
- Fields being excessively wet or dry.
- Standing water on large portions of the field which cannot be avoided.
- Exposed sprinklers and/or sprinkler lines.
- Excessive damage(s) to the field.
- Weather:
- Visible lightning, audible thunder, or hail.
- Note that games/programs could only be suspended in these cases, but must wait until conditions clear up to resume.
- Field activity should not resume until 30 minutes after last seen lightning strike.
- Heavy rain, sleet or snow.
- Extreme heat or cold.
- Visible lightning, audible thunder, or hail.
- Unplayable field conditions or safety concerns:
- Either CHRC or the respective Renter may cancel scheduled use of the field(s) according to the following criteria:
Note that CHRC additionally reserves the right to cancel any scheduled field use for any reason not specified above, at their sole discretion with little or no notice, if applicable.
Benefits of Coaching Youth Sports
Youth Programs Mission & Goals - Recreation & Fitness Department