Register now for Summer 2023 session!
NFL Flag is non-contact football with primary emphasis placed on the development of passing, receiving, running and coverage skills. There is no blocking or tackling in NFL Flag; the game is strictly “no contact” with primary emphasis placed on skill development, learning, and having fun playing football.
Games are played 5 v 5 or 6 v 6 with modified rules to heighten skill development and maximize activity. Players meet for 75 minutes each week – a 30-40 minute training session followed by a 40-minute game against another team. KidsPlay coaches coordinate all practices and games with parents coaches providing assistance during training sessions. An NFL team-oriented reversible football jersey and flag football belt is included in the fee.
Other Important Information
- Teammate requests are honored 90% of the time. The only time KidsPlay cannot is when there is a string of player requests that clearly affect the balance of the league. Creating one dominant (or super experienced) team can create a lot of issues.
- The first day is an evaluation day. They grade players out and distribute an even number of experienced/inexperienced players onto each team.
- Team rosters and a league schedule for weeks 2-6 are emailed to parents 12-24 hours after the first meeting.
- Unless told otherwise, siblings are always grouped on the same team.
- Fall Flag Football is outside.
- A mouth guard is required to participate.
Cost: $110 for Kenan Members and $120 for Non-Kenan Members
Age Division & Times
COED Ages 5-7
- Registration is open until registrant capacity is full.
- Tuesdays 5:30-6:45 PM
- Location: Kenan Arena Outside Fields
- Start Date: Tuesday, June 27th
- Ending Date: Tuesday, August 8th
- No Football on Tuesday, July 4th
- Register here!
COED Ages 8-11:
- Registration is open until registrant capacity is full.
- Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 PM
- Location: Kenan Arena Outside Fields
- Start Date: Tuesday, June 27th
- Ending Date: Tuesday, August 8th
- No Football on Tuesday, July 4th
- Register here!
Processing Fees. Any processing fee charged by Kenan Center, Inc. or any of its vendors concerning credit card or other payment transactions is non-refundable under any circumstance, including if a participant withdraws from the event or program.
Kenan Center Scholarships
The Kenan Center offers scholarships that allow those in need the opportunity to participate in our programming. Contact the Business Office at 433-2617 to request a scholarship form, or download here.
COVID Guidelines
Kenan Center encourages program participants to wear masks to their level of comfort and for their personal safety. While wearing a mask is not currently required, the Kenan Center reserves the right to modify its mask wearing requirements as conditions warrant, or as may be dictated by New York State and the Niagara County Department of Health.
Refunds
The Kenan Center will not be issuing refund in the event the Winter Flag Football Season has to be suspended or cancelled due to COVID-19 related mandates by the local and/or state government. In the event of a suspended or cancelled season due to COVID-19, the Kenan Center will pro-rate paid registration fees and apply them to the next scheduled season. Kenan will not refund or pro-rate any fees if 2/3rds (or more) of the season is completed.
Processing Fees
Any processing fee charged by Kenan Center, Inc. or any of its vendors concerning credit card or other payment transactions is non-refundable under any circumstance, including if a participant withdraws from the event or program.
Become A Sponsor
Sponsors are always welcome and it’s never too late to show your community spirit and sponsor our young football players. A $250 sponsorship supports the football program. Please contact the Kenan Center Sports & Recreation Manager at (716) 433-2619 for more information.