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Sandy Springs Youth Sports Flag & Advanced Flag Football!

Sandy Springs Youth Sports offers Flag and Advanced Flag Football programs for players in Kindergarten through 7th grade.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Our Flag Football program is a traditional 5-on-5 flag football league focused on introducing players to the game and teaching the basic fundamentals they will use at all age levels. This is a non-contact league, but players are required to wear soft shell helmets to protect their head. Here’s some important information:

No experience necessary
Games & Practices will be held on Sundays. (45 min practice followed by a game)
All practices and games are at Sandy Springs Football Field
Jerseys and flags are provided
Buddy/Coach requests accepted
Soft Shell Helmets are required. (see equipment section below)

Program Price: $275 (subject to change) + $25 registration fee

**Price does not include helmet.

**Scholarships available

ADVANCED FLAG FOOTBALL

Advanced Flag Football is a modified version of flag that continues to build on the basic fundamentals while introducing the proper technique of open-hand blocking and pass rushing. Soft shell helmets and shoulder pads are utilized for player safety and to provide a more authentic game play experience. Here’s some important information:

NO TACKLING
Practice on Monday or Wednesday depending on age group
Games on Thursday Nights.
All practices and games are at Sandy Springs Football Field
Jersey and flags are provided
Soft Shell Helmets and Shoulder Pads are required. (see equipment section below)

Program Price: $275 (subject to change) + $25 registration fee

**Price does not include helmet & shoulder pads.

**Scholarships available

IMPORTANT DATES (2024 TBD)

Early August - Advanced Flag registration ends
Early August - Evaluations for Advanced Flag Leagues:
Mid August - Make-up Evaluations and Drafts
Mid August - Skills Jamboree and Meet your team (all ages)
Mid August - Practices begin
Early September: Kickoff Tailgate and Games begin
Early November: "Senior" Night celebrating our 7th Graders
Mid November: Championship Night

AGE GROUPS AND LEAGUE NAMES

Important Note about age groups.

In the past, we have never had enough players to form a 6th /7th grade league, so we combined them with the 4th/5th grade league. To improve safety in that league, we have changed the age groups and added league names. The new leagues will be as follows:

Rookie Division: This is a Flag league for pre-k – 1st graders

Division II (D2): This is an Advanced Flag League for 2nd – 4th graders (Monday Practices)

Division I (D1): This is an Advanced Flag League for 5th – 7th graders (Wednesday Practices)

**We will move players up or down a division if there are safety concerns for the division they should be in based on their grade.