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WELCOME TO THE SPRING 2026 FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

The Flag Football program will be open to boys and girls from Kinder through 6th grade. The Flag Football program will be administered by DSYSA and game-day operations will be run by Neighborhood Sports. Teams will all wear NFL branded team reversible jerseys. 

DSYSA Football partners with Neighborhood Sports to make the season a success! Our flag program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. Players develop skills that will help them succeed on and off the field. 

The game is 5v5 flag football and teaches the basic skills of football, running, passing, receiving, and defending. Games involve non-contact rules that eliminate all forms of blocking and tackling. The program is played on a 50-yard playing field where participants may run or pass the ball. Teams start at their 5-yard line and have three downs to move the ball past midfield. Once a team has crossed midfield they receive a new set of three downs to score. Our league uses a modified version of the NFL Flag rules that has been adapted over several seasons of collaboration with Neighborhood Sports.

As you register, please keep in mind DSYSA Football is a volunteer-run organization that relies heavily on parent coaches. If you are interested, or maybe have questions regarding coaching, please reach out and we can help answer any questions you may have. Know that you are not alone, and we are here to help your season be a success! flagfootball@dsysa.org

DSYSA is now moving to LeagueApps to operate all of our registrations.  You must create or log in to your LeagueApps account through the registration link below.

https://dsysasports.leagueapps.com/leagues/flag-football/4872549-flag-football-2026-spring 

 

VOLUNTEER TO COACH!

Coaches needed, no experience necessary! We will provide a basic flag playbook and practice plans if you need them. Get $50 off your player's registration if you sign up and are selected to be a head coach. 

Email us at flagfootball@dsysa.org if you have questions about coaching; otherwise, feel free to sign up through the registration process. 

Flag Football

Flag Football Board

Connor Overby

Flag Commissioner

DIVISIONS

Due to the growing size of this program, divisions will be broken into individual grade levels based on the current school year. Each player will register individually; however, they may request a coach or teammate through the registration process.  Coaching requests are not guaranteed, but they will be honored as best we can.  Players are encouraged to play with previous coaches and/or teammates to help build strong bonds and lasting memories.  Be sure to select that you will volunteer as a coach or assistant if you are interested.  Note that as a coach, you may not request players.  Players' requests are granted on a first come first serve basis until teams are full.

Note that you must register in the grade division that you wish for your child to play in.  For example a player may request a coach and/or teammate in a grade level higher and "play up" in that division; however, players may not play "down" a grade level.  It is important that any players playing up still input their correct grade level during the registration process.

REGISTRATION

  • Spring '26 registration is expected to open on January 24th and run through February 22nd or until all divisions are at capacity.
  • There is a logistical limit to the number of teams that can be filled for the Spring Season so be sure to register early.
  • Due to limited capacity for the Spring Season, registration is only open to players living within the DSISD district boundaries.
  • We have set age restrictions per division which may complicate a few players that have late summer birthdays.  If this forces you to register your child in a higher grade division please let us know if the "Special Comments" section of the registration.  We will review and move your player to the correct grade division if applicable.
  • Divisions will fill up; however, you may register free of charge on the Waitlist if your desired division is full.  The divisions are intentionally capped short so that we can create additional teams for the divisions with the longest waitlist.  Waitlisted players should know by March 1st whether or not a spot has opened up for them to participate.
  • Flag Registration Fees are $270 for the season. This includes practice and game day facility use, Neighborhood Sports Association fees, and your uniform kit for the season. 
  • Grades Kinder through 6th Grade welcome.
  • 7 week season; 6 games and 1 tournament.
  • Practices are 1-2 times per week for 1-1.5 hours at Head Coach's discretion.  Practice locations vary and are also chosen by the coaches.
  • Friday/Thursday games at Sycamore Springs Middle School. Younger divisions will start at 5:20PM and the older divisions will start their games at 8:40PM under the lights.
  • Registration includes an NFL-style replica game day jersey.
  • Late registration will only be offered under special circumstances and if space is available. A $50 Late Fee will be assessed.

DSYSA is now moving to LeagueApps to operate all of our registrations.  You must create or log in to your LeagueApps account through the registration link below.

https://dsysasports.leagueapps.com/leagues/flag-football/4872549-flag-football-2026-spring

The Registration "Flag Football Spring 2025 Registration" is not currently available.

SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE

  • Practices can begin Monday, March 9th. We will be coordinating with the volunteer coaches for practice time and locations (most likely Founder's Park, Belterra, or Highpointe Rec Centers). Practices are typically held 1-2 days per week, based on coach preference & division level.
  • The season is expected to begin March 9th and run through May 15th.
  • Games will be held on Fridays/Thursdays at Sycamore Springs Middle School during the Spring '26 season.
  • There will be six weeks of games followed by a tournament on the seventh week, ending the season.  Below is the anticipated schedule:
    • Week 1 -  Thursday, April 2nd - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Week 2 -  Friday, April 10th - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Week 3 -  Friday, April 17th - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Week 4 -  Thursday, April 23rd - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Week 5 -  Friday, May 1st - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Week 6 -  Friday, May 8th - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Tournament Day 1 -  Wednesday, May 13th - 5:20 PM to 8:40 PM
    • Tournament Day 2 -  Friday, May 15th - 5:20 PM to 9:30 PM

Note that Friday, April 3rd is a DSISD holiday in recognition of Good Friday.  Also, if April 24th is used for a DSISD Bad Weather Day then the Week 4 games will be moved to Friday, April 24th.

Fall 2026 Registration

Registration for the Fall 2026 season is expected to open at the end of May.  Be sure to be prepared for that registration as you do not want to forget over the summer break.

REFUND POLICY

  • Up to February 22nd - Full refund.
  • Up to March 1st - $130 Refund .
  • After March 1st, no refunds will be issued with the exception of medical conditions preventing play. Refund requests are subject to board approval.
  • If you need financial assistance please feel free to contact flagfootball@dsysa.org