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Spring League Overview – Spring 2026

What’s Covered in This Guide

• Our Mission

• League Philosophy & Player Development

• Registration Information & Deadlines

• Season Timelines (MA & NH)

• Player Evaluations

• Draft Information

• Typical Game Day Schedule

• Lil Patriots Division

• Playoff Format

• Border Battle Championship

• Field Locations

• Season Completion Policy

• Practices

• Equipment & Uniforms

• Weather Policy

• League Communication (Blitz Report)

• Code of Conduct

• Girls Flag Football League

Our Mission

At Future Gen Sports, our mission is to empower young athletes by providing inclusive, high-quality sports training across various disciplines.

We are committed to creating a supportive environment where every child can thrive, build valuable athletic and life skills, develop confidence, and foster a lasting love for sports — all while enjoying the journey.

League Philosophy & Player Development

Future Gen Spring League is designed to provide a competitive yet development-focused experience for all athletes.

Equal Playtime – Development Divisions

For the following divisions:

• Kindergarten / 1st Grade

• 2nd / 3rd Grade

We actively promote and work to ensure equal playtime.

These divisions are recreational in structure and are built to:

• Teach the fundamentals of the game

• Build confidence and teamwork

• Encourage skill development

• Create a fun, safe, and supportive competitive environment

Registration Information – Spring 2026

Registration Deadlines

• Massachusetts Registration Closes: March 15

• New Hampshire Registration Closes: March 22

Late Registration

Any available openings after the registration deadline will incur a:

$15 late registration fee

Late registration is subject to roster availability and is not guaranteed once divisions reach capacity.

A $25 cancellation fee will apply after March 28 for the FGS NFL Flag 2026 Spring season.

Season Timeline – Massachusetts (Spring 2026)

Regular Season

• April 25 – June 6

• No games Memorial Day Weekend

Playoffs

• Playoffs Begin: June 13

• Championship Weekend: June 20

Season Timeline – New Hampshire (Spring 2026)

Regular Season

• May 2 – June 13

• No games Memorial Day Weekend

Playoffs

• Playoffs: June 20

• Championship Weekend: June 27

Typical Game Day Schedule

Games are typically organized by division throughout the day.

Schedule Flexibility

Game times may adjust by 30 minutes earlier or later depending on:

• Registration numbers

• Number of teams in each division

• Field availability

Final schedules will be released before the season begins.

Lil Patriots Division

The Lil Patriots division follows a consistent game time to help families plan their weekends.

Game Time

All Lil Patriots games will be played at:

1:00 PM

Locations

Lil Patriots games may be played at:

• Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill

• Partridge Brook Field (Salisbury Elementary School)

• Heronfield Academy (Hampton Falls)

• Brentwood Parks & Recreation

Player Evaluations

Player evaluations are conducted to ensure balanced teams and competitive play.

Evaluations allow us to:

• Assess player ability

• Create competitive balance across teams

• Provide coaches with player pools for the draft process

Evaluation Dates & Locations

New Hampshire

• April 4

• Heronfield Academy

Unable to Attend?

An online self-evaluation form will be available for players unable to attend evaluations.

Draft Information

To maintain competitive balance, select divisions participate in a player draft.

No Draft / No Evaluations

The following divisions do not participate in evaluations or drafts:

• Lil Patriots

• Kindergarten / 1st Grade

Teams in these divisions are formed using a balanced placement model.

Draft Divisions

Evaluations and drafts begin at:

• 2nd / 3rd Grade

• 4th / 5th Grade

• 6th / 7th Grade

• 8th / 9th Grade

Playoff Format

All teams qualify for the playoffs.

Seeding is determined by:

• Strength of schedule

• Head-to-head results

Seeding is not based on total points scored to encourage sportsmanship.

Border Battle Championship

The Spring season concludes with our Future Gen Border Battle, featuring:

Massachusetts Champions vs New Hampshire Champions

Participating Divisions

• Kindergarten / 1st Grade

• 2nd / 3rd Grade

• 4th / 5th Grade

• 6th / 7th Grade

• 8th / 9th Grade

Event Details

Date: June 27, 2026
Location: Phillips Exeter Academy

The Border Battle brings together champions from both states for a final competitive showcase and ultimate bragging rights.

Field Locations – Spring 2026

Massachusetts

Partridge Brook Field (Salisbury Elementary School)
Home of Amesbury, Newburyport, Pentucket, and Triton leagues

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill

New Hampshire

• Heronfield Academy (Hampton Falls)

• Phillips Exeter Academy

• Brentwood Parks & Recreation

• Timberlane

Playoff Locations

Massachusetts

• Partridge Brook Fields

• Haverhill (Northern Essex CC)

New Hampshire

• Phillips Exeter Academy

Season Completion Policy – Spring

A season is considered complete once a team has played four or more regular season games.

Due to school schedules and vacations:

• The schedule allows for one rainout

If more than one rainout occurs, the season will be extended one week.

Practices

Practice schedules are determined by individual coaches and teams.

Teams may:

• Schedule weekday practices

• Practice before games if field space is available

If a team has access to a local field, Future Gen Sports can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) upon request.

Equipment & Uniforms

All equipment is included in the registration fee.

Provided by the League

• Game jersey

• Flag belt

• One pair of game shorts

Required by Players

• Mouthguard (mandatory)

Players will not be allowed to participate without a mouthguard.

Weather Policy

Player safety is our top priority.

Weather Cancellations

If games must be canceled due to weather or field conditions, families will be notified through:

• Website updates

• Email notifications

• Social media posts

Lightning Policy

If lightning occurs during games:

• Fields will be cleared immediately

• Participants must return to their vehicles or indoor shelter

During lightning delays:

• The game clock continues to run

• One full half must be completed for the game to count as official.

League Communication

The Blitz Report

The Blitz Report is our weekly league newsletter.

It includes:

• League updates

• Rule spotlights

• Upcoming events

• Weekend photos and highlights

You can find the Blitz Reports here:

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Code of Conduct

All players, families, coaches, and spectators must follow the Future Gen Sports Code of Conduct.

The full Code of Conduct can be found here:

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Participation indicates agreement with all league policies.

Girls Flag Football League (MA / NH)

The Future Gen Girls Flag Football League provides a competitive and supportive environment for female athletes.

Our goal is to keep New Hampshire teams playing in New Hampshire whenever possible.

Depending on registration numbers, NH and MA teams may combine to support scheduling and competitive balance.

Girls League Divisions

• Grades 3–5

• Grades 6–8

Divisions may adjust depending on registration numbers.

Girls League Evaluations

Evaluation Date: TBD (if needed)

Evaluations will only be held if necessary to balance teams.

Girls League Season Dates

• First Games: May 2, 2026

• Playoffs Begin: June 13, 2026

• Championships: June 20, 2026

Makeup Date (if needed)

June 20, 2026

Girls League Locations

New Hampshire

Heronfield Academy (Hampton Falls)

Massachusetts

Partridge Brook Field (Salisbury Elementary School)

Some games may require travel between states if divisions combine.