NFL FLAG FOOTBALL:
- In the 1990s, when the NFL launched a global health and wellness initiative called Play Football, they had one goal: to make football accessible for all children—no matter their age, size, or gender. And this is where the idea for NFL FLAG began.
- In 1994, the NFL officially kicked off its first youth camp series at the New England Patriots’ stadium, where they introduced the rules of flag football and taught children how to play. Shortly after, leagues began to pop up nearby in Massachusetts—and they quickly took off. By the early 2000s, youth athletes all over the U.S. were participating in NFL FLAG, from school programs to local park districts to Boys and Girls Clubs.
- Today, with more than 600,000 participants, NFL FLAG continues to evolve. It’s a pathway for female athletes to play in college, as well as an outlet for tackle athletes to compete in the offseason. But as NFL FLAG grows, one thing stays the same: It’s a place for every boy and girl to play football.
Watchung Hills FLAG FOOTBALL:
Welcome to 2024 WH NFL flag football and cheer season., our 7th season! Under the guidance of the NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE and the WH NFL FLAG FOOTBALL & CHEER INC, kids in grades K thru 12th will have the chance to have fun, get exercise, and meet new friends, all while learning the great sport of Football and/or Cheer (Cheer is open to grades K-2nd).
Below are some fun facts:
· The season starts on Saturday September 7th, 2024 and will run for our traditional 10-week season ending on Nov 9th, 2024.
· Practices and games are on the same day...SATURDAY (only 1 day a week).
· Practices and games will be played at the Green Brook Middle School Turf Field #1 (132 Jefferson Avenue, Green Brook, NJ).
· K- 4thh grade time-slot is 8:45-10:15am
· 5th-12th grade time-slot is 10:30-12:00pm.
· We will take every precaution and follow all CDC guideline to ensure a safe and successful season.
· Boys and Girls from K thru 12th grade are welcome to participate in flag football.
· NFL Flag Cheer will happily continue this year (K-3rd).
· There will be a Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition!
· There will be an Ice Cream Day!
· This league is open to all of the surrounding towns.
· There are no mid-week practices or commitments.
· There is NO TRAVEL associated with Watchung Hills NFL Flag football & cheer.
· Each week is planned as such: Stretching & Skills & drills for the first 45 minutes and then a 45-minute game immediately following
for the remainder of the session. As the season moves forward, the skills and drills get shorter, and the games will get longer.
· All Jerseys, flags, & footballs are provided. Suggested items to purchase are football cleats and a mouthpiece. Soft helmets are
optional.
· All players must bring their own water bottle (with name displayed on the bottle).
· All coaches are either USA Football Certified & CPR/AED Certified.
· I would encourage every parent & participant to visit our website:
http://www.whnflflag.com/to learn about the benefits of playing
flag football. If your friends are interested, please feel free to forward our link.
· Registration is NOW OPEN
· Credits Cards are excepted (Visa/MasterCard).
Looking forward to seeing you all in September!
With great appreciation and thanks,
WH NFL Flag Football & Cheer Association