FAQs

Below are frequently asked questions that we will continually update over time.

1. When does the 2025 Flag Football season take place?

• • Our 2025 spring flag season will run from April 19 to July 5-6th, 2025

2. When will registration open and close?

• • Registration opened on December 01, 2024 and is scheduled to close on March 17, 2025 unless the age division reaches maximum capacity.

3. Should I register when it opens, or should I wait?

• • Don’t delay! Register early to secure your spot. Our Flag program tends to sell out, and we often have to go to a waitlist.

4. Any significant changes planned for the flag program this season?

• • Yes, we are aligning more with Football Ontario and their rules

5. What divisions are planned for both leagues?

• • Coed League: no changes planned
    • U8  – players born in 2018 & 2019
    • U10 – players born in 2016 & 2017
    • U12 – players born in 2014 & 2015
    • U14  – players born in 2013 & 2012
    • U16  – players born in 2011 & 2010
    • U18  – players born in 2009, 2008 & 2007 *SPRING ONLY FOR 2007*
  • All-Girls League: dependent upon registration numbers so divisions may need to be combined but this is what we are planning currently:
    • U14 – players born in 2013 & 2012
    • U16 – players born in 2011 & 2010
    • U18 – players born in 2009, 2008 & 2007 *SPRING ONLY FOR 2007* 

6. How will teams be constructed?

• • Teams will play 5v5 with ~10-12 players per team.
  • Convenors will balance teams by skill level for fair play.
    • Upon registering, there will be a new question to designate the skill level of the player you are registering to help with team placement.
  • A max of 1 friend requests will be allowed through the registration.
    • Reminder that friend and coaching requests are never guaranteed but convenors always try to accommodate where possible.

10. Can I help out and be a Coach?

• • Yes, we need coaches for all teams. Both head coaches and assistant coaches are needed.  We have a list of all past coaches that we will be contacting to confirm interest again, but if you are a brand new coach, please contact the BMFA Flag Governor at larissa.lambert@burlingtonfootball.ca to be added to our coaching list for future communications.

11. Is there a discount for Coaches?

• • Yes, all Head Coaches will receive a full credit for registration
  • Assistant coaches (one per team) receive $100 credit.

12. Are there requirements to be a Coach?

• • Yes, basic flag football training requirements and a police record check within the past 2 years are required. Costs associated with these will be reimbursed to each coach.  More details will be sent to the list of confirmed coaches.

13. I’ve never coached Flag Football before. Can I get some help?

• • Certainly! 

14. When do games take place, and how many are there in the season?

• • All divisions except U16-U18 will play their games on Saturdays during the season.  U16 – U18 will play their games on Monday evenings.  Every team will play 10 regular season games and 1 guaranteed playoff game so 11 in total.  If you continue to win in the playoffs, you will play a few more on the road to the championship which will be on the final Champs weekend.

16. When do practices take place, and how are they organized?

• • Coaches organize practices at public parks, schools, etc.  They typically find an open grass area to work on skills/drills and prepare for the games.  Most coaches hold one practice per week, but it will be up to each head coach to determine what they do for their team.

17. What is the league refund and equipment return policy?

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules!

• • Should a player quit prior to the start of the season on April 19, the player is entitled to a refund of $315.00 The Football Ontario fees of $22.50 are non-refundable.
  • All refund requests must be submitted to the Registrar at officeadmin@burlingtonfootball.ca by email. 
  • Should a player quit after the start of the season on April 19, there are NO REFUNDS. The Football Ontario fees of $22.50 are also non-refundable.
  • Should a player quit after the start of the season due to injury, they are entitled to a $100 refund. The Football Ontario fees of $22.50 are non-refundable.
  • Any issued equipment that is to be returned at the end of the season is the sole property of the BMFA and must be returned before a refund is given.