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WAYA Flag Football (Prek-8th)

**REMINDER: In order to get the WAYA Member discount on your Spring Registration, you MUST complete your 2025-2026 Membership Registration FIRST. After completing your Membership Registration you will use your 2025-2026 Membership Confirmation Code in your Spring Registration to get the discount!**

2026 SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL

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WAYA Flag Football, presented by Neighborhood Sports, is the premier NFL Youth Flag Football recreational league for boys and girls grade PreK-8th. This league is an official program of the NFL and is sanctioned by USA football, the sport’s national governing body. 

Players of all skill levels, play in a quality, non-contact league, where HAVING FUN while competing is the #1 GOAL. You may register as an individual or as a pre-formed team.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR MEMBERS ONLY:

12/18/2025

REGISTRATION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC:

12/22/2025

WAYA Flag Football, presented by Neighborhood Sports, provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. The game is 5 on 5 flag football and teaches the basic skills of football running, passing, receiving and defending. Sign up for WAYA Flag Football today!

Special requests can be made to Neighborhood Sports Program Director, Christian Denison (christian@neighborhoodsports.us ), WAYA Assistant Athletic Director, Brandon Allen (ballen@waya.org) and WAYA Athletic Director, Laney Ramirez (lramirez@waya.org).

Early bird Deadline: 1/9/2026

Regular Deadline (earlier if the division is full): 3/6/2026

MEMBER REGISTRATION PRICE: $185 Earlybird / $210 Regular

NON MEMBER REGISTRATION PRICE: $295 Earlybird / $320 Regular

Want to volunteer to be a Head Coach?
  Get additional $30 off your registration!

Preseason Coaches Meeting Information:

Date: TBD

Location: WAYA (1314 Exposition Blvd)

Coaches are required to meet with the WAYA Athletic Team prior to start of the season. A coaches meeting will be scheduled for approximately 2-3 weeks before the first game. A background check and some additional paperwork will also be required to coach with WAYA.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: 
PreK-8th Grade

DIVISIONS PreK/Kinder, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th
GAME DAY Sundays
GAMES BEGIN

3/29-5/17

*Last regular season game is 5/10
PLAYOFFS 5/17
GAME LOCATION Brumley Field @ 1314 Exposition Blvd. or Cesar Chavez Fields @ 1200 W. Cesar Chavez
PRACTICES BEGIN WEEK OF 3/22
PRACTICE DAY 1X PER WEEK ON WEEKDAY EVENINGS - COACHES PICK
PRACTICE LOCATION

Brumley Field @ 1314 Exposition Blvd. or Cesar Chavez Fields @ 1200 W. Cesar Chavez
CLINICS 

Complimentary Clinics provided by: Neighborhood Sports

Dates:  TBD

Location: Brumley Field #1 (1314 Exposition Blvd)

 

PreK & Kinder: 4:00-4:30pm

1st-3rd: 4:30-5:30pm

4th-6th: 5:35-6:35pm

 

*Parents are required to stay on site at all times. NO drop offs allowed.
GEAR FLAGS, BALLS, JERSEYS, & SHORTS PROVIDED.
PURCHASE YOUR OWN MOUTH GUARD, CLEATS & SOCKS!


Register individually, with friends, or as a team. If registering as a preformed team, players must still register individually.

 

**PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE NFL JERSEY & GAME SHORTS WITH REGISTRATION!**

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:
A full refund will be given to those who make a request prior to the final registration deadline March 6th. Refunds that are requested after the final deadline must be approved by the Athletic Director and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If approved, a $50 processing fee will be retained. In the event of a full-season cancellation, refunds will be given less the $50 processing fee. If a cancellation occurs mid-season, refunds will be prorated based on how many weeks were completed.

 

CHOOSING YOUR DIVISION:
Players should be registered for the grade level they are enrolled in for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

PLAYING UP:
Participants with a higher skill level or experience may "play-up" in an older division with the permission of the WAYA Athletic Director, Laney Ramirez (lramirez@waya.org) and Neighborhood Sports Program Director, Christian Denison (christian@neighborhoodsports.us).

 

CLINICS:
A complimentary weekly skills clinic provided by Neighborhood Sports is included with registration. Details TBD!

 

TEAM FORMATION:
Preformed teams are welcome. Each team should have at least 8 players and no more than 10. Coach/player/school requests will be considered in team formation. Please be sure to note your requests in your registration. We do not guarantee requests but will make every effort to fulfill as many as possible.

 

*Preformed teams: players must register individually. Coaches should email a complete roster to Neighborhood Sports Program Director, Christian Denison, at christian@neighborhoodsports.us and WAYA Assistant Athletic Director, Brandon Allen at ballen@waya.org. If a preformed team is playing up, ALL players must register for the correct division. The Program Director and WAYA Assistant Athletic Director reserve the right to add players to preformed teams if needed.

 

FINANCIAL AID POLICY: 
To obtain financial assistance, please complete the Financial Aid Request Form online. You must include proof of financial need in the form of a tax return or other proof of annual income. If you have any questions, please email WAYA Athletic Director, Laney Ramirez (lramirez@waya.org).