Moorestown Flag Football League
2009 Season
Welcome to the Moorestown Flag Football League. The league continues to grow and this year we expect to have over 700 children enrolled. This letter is intended to answer some of the basic questions about the league. We hope that our league brings you and your children a season of thrills, camaraderie, and football fun!
What is the leagues' address to mail checks?
Our address is MYFFL, P.O. Box 253; Moorestown, NJ 08057. All checks can be made out to MYFFL or Moorestown Youth Flag Football League.
What is the leagues’ mission?
The Moorestown Youth Flag Football League is a community-based private non-profit (503, c, 7) recreation program for boy’s and girl’s grade one through twelve to become involved in a non-contact football program. The league’s goal is to provide a fun experience for all participants while incorporating values of teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
Who is eligible to play in the league?
Enrollment in the league is open to boys and girls who live or go to school in Moorestown, NJ. Registration is conducted on the league's website during a specific period of time each year. This year regular registration period is between May 15th and June 15th 2007. Late registration may be available based on availability. Registering during the late registration period was subject to space being available on teams and a Late Registration Fee.
Is the league very competitive?
Although kids and adults alike are committed and passionate about the game, the league’s primary focus is to provide a fun and educational environment for the kids of Moorestown to play football. The kids are given the opportunity to play any position they want and do not have assigned positions. Every kid plays every game and the coaches work to ensure an equal distribution of the football.
Are the teams organized by age?
The league is organized by grade. The kids in each grade are organized into teams and play against each other. Based upon league enrollment, some grades will be combined so that enough teams can be created. In all grades, the league attempts to create balanced teams so that the kids have a fun and exciting season.
Can my child be placed on a team with their friends?
To ensure balance across teams, a random assignment process is used. This process ensures fairness throughout the league.
What is the league calendar?
This year, the season runs from the week after Labor Day until the weekend before Thanksgiving. Games are played each week and weekend during the season with only weekends off expected during teachers convention week.
Where are games played?
All games are played at the Flag Football fields at the 1st entrance of Wesley Bishop’s field on Church Road. The league has 6 lighted flag football fields that will be used for all practices and games.
What is the game schedule?
The weekly schedule is below. The last 3 weeks of the season will be the tournament. All teams play every week of the tournament with a final playoff game the last week of the season. There will also be an informal “Championship Day Tailgate Party" to celebrate the last weekend of football.
Ø Game Schedule Times
· Monday: 9th – 12th Grade – 7:15 PM
6th Grade - 6:00 PM
· Wednesday: 5th Grade – 6:00 PM
7th/8th Grade – 7:15 PM
· Friday: 3rd Grade – 6:00 PM
4th Grade – 7:15 PM
· Saturday: 1st Grade - 1:30 PM
2nd Grade - 2:45 PM
What is expected of the parents?
Our league is recreational in nature and for the enjoyment of the kids. We need your help at the games to keep it fun for the kids. We ask that you work with us to keep our games and practices positive and motivating. We strive to promote fair play and good sportsmanship. As parents, we can become caught up in the moment of the game. In past seasons, comments made in excitement have instead taken away from the enjoyment of the game for the kids. If you have a concern, please discuss it with your coach in an appropriate manner. Remember the kids look to us as role models in these situations.
When does the team practice?
It’s up to your coaches to decide how frequently the team will practice. The football fields will be made available during the week for the coaches to hold practice. The fields will be pre-assigned for specific leagues to hold practices to avoid conflicts and allow for practice time slots to act as potential make up game times.
Will scores and standings be posted?
After each weekend, the game’s results will be posted at the league website, www.moorestownflagfootball.org.
How can I get involved in the league?
The league is purely staffed by the community. The coaches and league officials are volunteers from Moorestown. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with your kid’s football team, please ask your coach or email the league Commissioner, Pete Palko at
How many kids are on the team? How many kids play?
Depending on enrollment, the teams range in size from 7 to 10 players. On both offense and defense, each team is allowed to have 5 players on the field. Each child will have equal playing time as their teammates and will play both offense and defense.
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