Source: Penn Athletics Club.
Young athletes in Montgomery County and its surrounding communities will have a new opportunity to take the field this spring.
Penn Athletics Club, a Bucks County–based nonprofit, has announced that youth NFL flag football leagues will be coming to the area.
The spring leagues will be organized by grade level and gender, with divisions available for participants ranging from preschool through 12th grade. Games will be held on Sundays at fields in Abington Township, running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, and 31. The season will conclude with playoffs and championship games on Sunday, June 7.
According to Penn Athletics Club, players from several local school districts are expected to participate, including Abington, Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Springfield, Upper Dublin, Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland, and Hatboro-Horsham.
Residents within those districts are eligible for an “Inaugural Season Promotion,” which the organization says is intended to encourage first-time participation and introduce families to the program.
Penn Athletics Club officials said the goal of the league is to provide a fun, inclusive environment where young athletes can develop skills, build teamwork, and enjoy the game in a non-contact setting.
Additional information on registration and league details is available through Penn Athletics Club.
Key Details
Registration: Open through March 1, $199 per player. Late registration after March 1 incurs a $20 fee.
Uniform & Equipment: Uniform pick-up starts Saturday, March 28. Each player receives a reversible NFL jersey and flag belt. Players must wear black pocketless shorts and black socks (provided or purchased) and a mouthguard (complimentary from Bucks County Orthodontics). Cleats are recommended.
Age Groups: Leagues are organized by gender and grade from Pre-School to 12th grade. Girls may participate in boys’ leagues. Two-grade leagues may be formed if needed.
Team Formation & Special Requests: Rosters posted Sunday, March 15. Teams are grouped by school, grade, and gender. Special requests (coaches, friends, practice day) can be submitted on the registration form.
Coaching: Parent volunteer coaches lead weekly practices and game-day coaching. Head coaches receive a $50 reimbursement and all coaches get a shirt and sweatshirt. Coaching registration is separate from player registration.
Practices: Begin the week of March 29, held once weekly for one hour (6 PM or 7 PM), typically near your school. Schedules posted Sunday, March 22.
Games: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with some games on Saturdays or Monday evenings. Game dates: April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. No games on Memorial Day weekend. Schedules posted Sunday, March 29.
Playoffs & Finals: Sunday, June 7, with make-up date Sunday, June 14.
