2025 Fall Merrimack Valley Flag Football

2025 Fall FGS Flag Football

***MERRIMACK VALLEY LEAGUE WILL NOW BE PLAYING IN THE SATURDAY LEAGUE - GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN SALISBURY AGAINST NEWBURYPORT, TRITON, PENTUCKET , HAVERHILL AND AMESBURY LEAGUES

Join FGS Flag Football, part of the largest youth flag football organization in the country!

This 7-practice/6-game season, held on Saturdays, features a 5 vs. 5, non-contact, recreational, co-ed format — with girls divisions available by grade. Teams typically include 9–10 players to maximize development and playing time.

Whether you're new to the sport or building toward tackle football, this league offers a fun, developmental experience for all skill levels.

No tryouts. Everyone plays!

Season Timeline

Player Evaluations: Week of August 18, 2025

First Games: September 6, 2025

Playoffs Begin: October 11, 2025

Makeup Date (if needed): October 18, 2025

Championship Games: October 25, 2025

MA vs. NH Border Battle: November 1, 2025 – State champions face off!

Game Day: Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (exact times vary by field availability and league size)

Majority of MA teams will play their games at Partridge Brook Park. *some divisions may combine against NH Teams and travel to the NH fields.

🏈 Practice Format

Practices are recommended 1 hour before each game on Friday evenings

Optional weekday practices may be scheduled by coaches, based on team availability

📱 Communication & Scheduling

All rosters, schedules, and communication are managed through the GameChanger App, where families can:

View player evaluation details

Track weekly practice and game schedules

Use team chat for direct communication with coaches and teammates

Notifications are sent once rosters are confirmed and team pages are activated.

🎽 Player Gear

Each registered athlete receives:

A reversible NFL FLAG jersey

A flag belt

Matching team shorts

All 32 NFL teams are represented!

👉 Check the updated NFL FLAG sizing chart before registering — jersey styles have changed.

📚 Divisions & Eligibility

Divisions are organized by grade for consistency and competitive balance:

Grades: Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Girls Divisions: Available by grade level

Lil Patriots (4U): For beginners age 4 & under (born Sept 2, 2020 – Sept 1, 2021)

Every team advances to the playoffs. Division championships take place on October 24, followed by the MA vs. NH Border Battle on November 1.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Volunteer Roles

Each team is supported by up to 3 parent volunteers:

Head Coach

Assistant Coach

All volunteers receive access to coaching resources and are invited to a pre-season orientation for support and guidance.

📝 Registration Details

Registration Open: May 1 – August 31st, 2025

After capacity is reached, new registrants will be placed on a waitlist

Late Registration Fee: As of August 2nd, 2025 - $20 (if space is available)

Location: Riverwalk Pavilion – Lawrence, MA

Regions Served: Merrimack Valley · Haverhill District · Greater Lowell

Divisions: Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Lil Patriots (4U): Ages 4 & under

Eligible Ages: 4–14