Flag Football FAQs

Please, thoroughly review the questions below. 

If you still need answers to your questions, email juniorgreyhoundsflag@gmail.com

FAQS

When and where are flag football evaluations? 

  • Location:  Chesterfield Park : 300 Bordentown Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
  • Parking : 
    • Make use of the parking lot near the tennis courts and playground. 
    • Overflow parking is available at the firehouse 
    • Absolutely NO PARKING facing the firehouse. Violators will be ticketed. 
  • Evaluations Dates and Times: No need to RSVP, but please attend as many as possible
    •  July 30th  6 pm-7:30 pm  - Plan to stay for the entire length of the evaluation
    • August 6th  6 pm-7:30 - Plan to stay for the entire length of the evaluation
    • Head and Assistant Coaches/Evaluators: Please, plan to attend both evaluations & arrive by 5:30 pm  
  • Makeup/Rain:  TBD
  • What to Wear/Bring : 
    • Personal Water Bottle. MOST IMPORTANT! We will not be supplying water. 
    • Shorts and T-shirt 
    • Footwear 
      • Cleats ( Soccer, Baseball, Football, - doesn't matter the sport ) 
      • No Metal Cleats! 
      • Sneakers are fine if you don't have cleats at this time. 
    • Mouthguard 
      • Optional for Evaluations 
      • Required for Games. Refs will not allow you to play without a mouthguard. 
  • Draft:  (Head and Assistant Coaches )
    • August  Following Makeup/ Rain Date @ 7:30pm 
    • Chesterfield Township Building 

What is flag football?

Flag football is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing sports among today’s youth.  Patterned after regular football, teams run or pass the ball downfield in order to score a touchdown.  Flag football offers the fun and excitement of fast-paced football in a non-contact environment.

Who can play? 

Our Flag Program is Open to  : 

  • Boys and Girls 
  • Grades Pre-K 4 through 8th Grade 
  • Residents of Northern Burlington and surrounding towns (i.e.: Bordentown, Hamilton, etc...)

When does registration open and close? How much does it cost?

  • Pre-K4 / K  ( Instructional, No Refereed Games )
    • Early Bird May 24 - June 14th 2024=  $125 
    • Standard June 15 - July 14, 2024 = $140

  • Grades Pre-K 4 through 8th Grade 
    • Early Bird May 24- June 14, 2024= $135
    • Standard June 15 - July 15, 2024 = $160
    • Late Registration - July 16th - $185 - Based on availability only. 

How are teams created? 

After evaluation coaches will meet to draft and create teams.  The following are the grade-based divisions: 
  • Pre-K 4 / Kindergarten - Must Be 4 by September 1st. No Exceptions. 
  • 1st and 2nd Grade 
  • 3rd and 4th Grade 
  • 5th and 6th Grade 
  • 7th and 8th Grade 

When is the flag season, when do you practice and when are games played? 

  • We offer flag football during the fall sports season
  • Evaluations take place in the month of July 
  • Practices typically start mid-late August 
  • Practice dates and times are determined and set by your coach's schedule 
  • Games start in early September following the start of the school season 
  • Games are played 
    • Some weekday nights at the start of the season 
    • Saturday mornings 
  • The season ends by the first or second weekend of November 

Where are practices and games held ?

  • Practices and majority of games will be held @ Chesterfield Park Fields & Chesterfield Township Building Fields, in Chesterfield.  
  • Some 1st-8th grade games will be held in a neighboring town for some grade divsions. 
  • Chesterfield home fields: 
    • Chesterfield Park- 300 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road, Chestefield NJ 
    • Chesterfield Township Fields - 295 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, NJ 

What is included in registration? 

Junior Greyhounds will provide : 

  • Reversible Short Sleeve NFL Team Logo Jersey
  • Shorts 
  • Flag belt ( Coaches will hold onto this in their equipment bag during the season )

  • Jersey Sizing : 

  • Short Sizing: 


What do I need to provide for my player (s) 

  • Personal water bottle Mouth Guard ( Required to play ) 
  • Cleats ( Soccer, Baseball, Football - are all fine! )  NO METAL CLEATS!
  • Long sleeves or pants are optional based on the weather 
  • Football gloves (optional) 

How can I help coach or get involved? 

This program can only move forward with the help from people like you! So thank you! 

We are always in need of Flag Football Coaches. Please, complete the coaches/volunteer registration. 

The following are required as a coach: 

  • A background check (Police, Military, and School Employees are waived in you send a letter from your employer )
  • Attend a Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. course  
  • Strongly recommended: Become a flag football certified coach https://usafootball.com/development-training/certification/flagcert/

My child plays another fall sport - can I still register him / her? 

Though committing to more than one team is a personal choice, we understand that kids are curious at this age about new sports.  

Flag is another opportunity for your child to be outdoors, active, and social. Therefore, give it a go and just be sure to communicate with your coach about any conflicts as early as possible! 


I'm looking for the tackle and cheer program? Where do I need to go?

Tackle and Cheer Registration can be found @ juniorgreyhounds.com

Please, address all questions for those programs to juniorgreyhounds@gmail.com