Players and Parents
PLAYERS AND PARENTS
When will the 2025 Youth Summer Season Start and End?
- April 16 - May 4 - Early Bird Registration Open
- May 5 - June 15 - Regular Registration Period
- June 16 - 30 - Late Registration (If Available)
- July 8 - Pre-Season Coaches Meeting
- July 10 - Player Evaluations
- July 11 - Coaches Draft
- July 13 - 16 - Practices Begin
- July 29/31 - First Regular Season Game Weekend
- Sept 6 - End of Season Tournament
When will our team practices take place?
Your coach will have the practice schedule and it is also published in your LeagueApps portal for your viewing once rosters are final. Practices typically occur on Sunday afternoons, Monday nights, or Wednesday nights. Younger divisions are typically earlier, while older divisions practice later. Each team will have 1 practice per week and 1 game per week.
The practice schedule for my child's team is not ideal. Can I have him/her changed to a different team?
Unfortunately not. All rosters are established through Evaluations and a Coach's Draft that enables equality in skill and competition along with each Coach's preferences. We are unable to move players from teams due to practice schedule conflicts.
What does the cost of registration include?
The registration fee that is paid to the league covers the players portion of referee fees, facility fees, overhead, and other costs the league incurs throughout the season. This fee also includes shorts, jersey, socks, and a mouthguard.
What size football does my child need to play with?
Kinder through 4th Grade Divisions use a "Pee Wee" size ball. 5th through 8th Grade Divisions use a "Junior" size ball.
How many games will my child play in the season?
For the 2025 Summer Season, each team will play 6 regular season games and play in a single-elimination tournament to end the season. This guarantees each team at least 7 games in the season.
Can I pick my childs jersey number?
With NFL Flag, there are no numbers on jerseys. Each child has an Official NFL Jersey for the team he/she is on.
Where are games and practices going to be held?
MFF partners with the Midlothian Parks and Rec department to afford our players the best facilities available in our community. Most practices and games are held at Midlothian Community Park throughout the season. All practices and games are in the city of Midlothian.
How much will admission be for spectators at games?
For the Summer Season, admission will be 5 dollars for regular season games and 10 dollars for tournament passes that includes all games in the tournament. However, you may pre-purchase a season pass for 28 dollars that includes all games and the tournament pass. We highly recommend this for convenience and to save a few dollars. Also this season, all students and children 17 years old and under will be FREE. So, no need to pay for admission for the kids.
Will concessions be available at the games?
Yes. Full concessions will be available at the games. We encourage all of the players, coaches, and spectators to enjoy hot food, drinks, and snacks from the concession stand throughout the day. The concession vendor is a private company contracted with the City of Midlothian.
Will there be participation trophies for each player at the end of the season?
No. However, there will be a Sportsmanship Award given to each Kindergarten through 2nd Grade player. All other division players will receive a championship award if their team succeeds in the end of season tournament. Runner-Up awards are also awarded to the second place team.
How much time will my child get to play during each game?
As a recreational league, our program is designed to allow every child an opportunity to play in each game. Per our league rules, each child will play around half the game. We do our best to work with coaches and ensure each player is able to play a significant portion of the game. Exceptions to this rule will be made in rare cases for disciplinary issues and injuries. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your coach directly and the league can collaborate when needed to ensure your child has a great experience.
Is there an app for leagueapps with the team info and schedule?
Yes. There is an app for Apple and Android that can be found in the app store by searching LeagueApps Play. This app will show practice and game schedules, team roster, and coach information. There is also a chat feature for the team to utilize.
I want to request that my child play with a certain coach. How do I submit the request?
We no longer take requests for roster assignments. With our recent change to a draft model, the coaches ultimately choose who to place on their team through a traditional Draft process. We recommend speaking with the coach directly to work this out.