2025 Fall Greater Lowell Flag Football

2025 Fall FGS Flag Football

Friday Night Under the Lights

📍 Riverwalk Pavilion – Lawrence, MA

Lights. Energy. Prime Time Football.

Get ready for an unforgettable season with FGS Flag Football’s Friday Night Under the Lights, hosted at the Riverwalk Pavilion in Lawrence, MA! This evening league brings together teams from across the Merrimack Valley, Haverhill District, and Greater Lowell, offering exciting 5 vs. 5, non-contact, recreational flag football for players of all levels under the lights.

🗓 Season Timeline

Player Evaluations: Week of August 18, 2025

First Games: Friday, September 5, 2025

Playoffs Begin: October 10, 2025

Makeup Date (if needed): October 17, 2025

Championship Games: October 24, 2025

MA vs. NH Border Battle: November 1, 2025 – Division champs from MA and NH battle it out!

Game Night: Fridays, typically between 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., depending on field space and division size

🏈 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 – July 27, 2025

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

Late Registration Fee Starts : $20 (if space is available after July 27)

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