FAQs: (Frequently Asked Questions)
Who can play?1) Boys ages 5 - 12; Girls ages 5 - thru High School 2) All skill levels welcome 3) No tryouts. No drafts.4) Everyone plays – every game. If I play tackle football on my 7th grade school team can I play flag football also? Yes! There is no UIL rule against playing both. A local school district recently entered their entire 7th grade team. They played tackle on Thursday night and ran same plays on Saturday mornings in flag games.
When does season start?September 5, 2026
When does season end?Championship tourney is October 17, 2026 Where are games played?All games are played on the Henderson High School football practice field at 1900 HWY 64 (see map) (Tentative) What are the projected age divisions?Coed - 6U, 9U, 12U (We reserve the right to change the coed age groupings based on final enrollment) Women - High School Are players allowed to play up an age division? Players may play up one year to play with sibling or other special circumstances with league approval. When are games played?All games are played on Saturday mornings beginning September 5. 6U play at 9:00 9U play at 10:15 12U play at 11:30High School Girls play at 12:45
When is registration? Any time prior to August 22, 2026. Deadline - August 22 (There is a $20 late fee after August 22).
How do I register?1) Players may register here online (Player Registration/pay link above)
How much does it cost? (Payment required to register. There is a $20 late fee if you pay after Aug. 22)1st Child - $80Sibling - $60; Head Coach Child - $25 How do I pay? 1) You may pay using registration/pay link above 2) Contact us for other payment options (Text 903-617-3495) How are players assigned to teams?Coach may register an entire team, players may register individually or as part of a team, request a particular coach, request to play with a sibling or friend, or be randomly placed on a team with local players. Parents of randomly assigned players will be notified of team placement after registration deadline, 2 weeks prior to first game. What if I want to sponsor a team? 1) Cost $250 per team. (You may sponsor as many teams as you wish) 2) To sponsor a team, click the 'sponsor' link in the navigation bar; a) scroll down to and fill out form then click 'send message' b) To pay click 'donate' button or mail payment to: ETFF; P.O. Box 1493, Henderson 75653 3) We will contact you for more details if needed. If I volunteer to coach what would be my responsibilities? (Tutorial videos available on YouTube) 1) must be able to pass background check. 2) Must review rules before start of season!!! (We've found we have fewer conflicts if everyone is on the same page)3) Must commit one hour per week for practice and a couple hours on Saturday morning for games. 4) Schedule practice times and place. (League will assist with location and/or practice structure if requested; Flag football plays and techniques available on YouTube also) 5) Be responsible for player conduct. 6) Let ALL the kids have fun!!! (All kids should have a chance to run the ball) May I form my own team? 1) Yes. Must have at least 7 age eligible players to form team. (Age as of Sept.1, 2026) a) Division 6U (5 & 6 yr. olds) b) Division 9U (7, 8 & 9 yr. olds) c) Division 12U (10, 11 &12 yr. olds. d) High school Girls (9th thru 12th grade) 2) The coach may register his team using 'register team' link. 3) Players may register individually and specify team or coach' 4) The league will supply jerseys. What about practice?1) Practice begins 1st week following registration deadline: Week of august 25. 2) Practice twice per week before games start3) Practice once per week after games start4) The coach determines time and place Any required equipment?1) No equipment required, however mouth guards are recommended. 2) No metal cleats allowed. 3) Jerseys will be provided by league before first game. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FLAG FAQ
My high school doesn’t have a flag football team, but I want to play flag football. What do I do? Find a FLAG league in your area and sign up for a team. Some FLAG leagues, Including the 'East Texas Flag Football League, offer girls high school divisions. Ideally you could have enough players sign up from your community to form your own local team and avoid travel for practice. Recruiting players from your area is not only allowed but encouraged. How do I join my high school team?Ask your Athletic Director. The first step is to find out if your school already has a flag football team. If you’re not sure, ask your school’s Athletic Director, Principal, or other staff member. I play other sports; can I still play flag football? Yes. Girls' high school spring sport coaches (basketball, soccer, softball, track) may register their entire team to build unity during their normal off season,
I’m a parent or coach and want to help start a team at a local high school. What do I do?1) Support the joint efforts of your students and Athletic Director.2) Gauge Interest. Survey other students to see if they’d be interested in playing flag football. Host an informational meeting for interested students and parents to gauge interest.3)Volunteer. Volunteer to be a coach or official! These roles are critical to putting together a successful flag season.
What are the benefits of playing high school girls flag football?1) Opportunity. Flag football is the most inclusive and affordable way to play football. Flag football provides another opportunity for girls in high school to participate in sports and experience all of the benefits. Data collected by the NFHS shows that adding a flag football team increases overall sports participation: approximately 50 percent of girls who join their flag football team are playing a high school sport for the first time.2) Values. Football helps build important values including character, leadership, resilience, and teamwork. These values, and the skills learned through playing the game, can be applied to other sports, academics, and life.3) College / Scholarships. Women's flag football will be offered in nearly 60 colleges and universities across the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA this spring. Playing in high school gives girls the foundation to play in college, qualify for scholarships, and receive a college education for free or at a reduced rate. What if I have a question not listed here? 1) Text 903-617-3495 2) Email: easttexasflag@gmail.com 3) Use contact link above
Who can play?1) Boys ages 5 - 12; Girls ages 5 - thru High School 2) All skill levels welcome 3) No tryouts. No drafts.4) Everyone plays – every game. If I play tackle football on my 7th grade school team can I play flag football also? Yes! There is no UIL rule against playing both. A local school district recently entered their entire 7th grade team. They played tackle on Thursday night and ran same plays on Saturday mornings in flag games.
When does season start?September 5, 2026
When does season end?Championship tourney is October 17, 2026 Where are games played?All games are played on the Henderson High School football practice field at 1900 HWY 64 (see map) (Tentative) What are the projected age divisions?Coed - 6U, 9U, 12U (We reserve the right to change the coed age groupings based on final enrollment) Women - High School Are players allowed to play up an age division? Players may play up one year to play with sibling or other special circumstances with league approval. When are games played?All games are played on Saturday mornings beginning September 5. 6U play at 9:00 9U play at 10:15 12U play at 11:30High School Girls play at 12:45
When is registration? Any time prior to August 22, 2026. Deadline - August 22 (There is a $20 late fee after August 22).
How do I register?1) Players may register here online (Player Registration/pay link above)
How much does it cost? (Payment required to register. There is a $20 late fee if you pay after Aug. 22)1st Child - $80Sibling - $60; Head Coach Child - $25 How do I pay? 1) You may pay using registration/pay link above 2) Contact us for other payment options (Text 903-617-3495) How are players assigned to teams?Coach may register an entire team, players may register individually or as part of a team, request a particular coach, request to play with a sibling or friend, or be randomly placed on a team with local players. Parents of randomly assigned players will be notified of team placement after registration deadline, 2 weeks prior to first game. What if I want to sponsor a team? 1) Cost $250 per team. (You may sponsor as many teams as you wish) 2) To sponsor a team, click the 'sponsor' link in the navigation bar; a) scroll down to and fill out form then click 'send message' b) To pay click 'donate' button or mail payment to: ETFF; P.O. Box 1493, Henderson 75653 3) We will contact you for more details if needed. If I volunteer to coach what would be my responsibilities? (Tutorial videos available on YouTube) 1) must be able to pass background check. 2) Must review rules before start of season!!! (We've found we have fewer conflicts if everyone is on the same page)3) Must commit one hour per week for practice and a couple hours on Saturday morning for games. 4) Schedule practice times and place. (League will assist with location and/or practice structure if requested; Flag football plays and techniques available on YouTube also) 5) Be responsible for player conduct. 6) Let ALL the kids have fun!!! (All kids should have a chance to run the ball) May I form my own team? 1) Yes. Must have at least 7 age eligible players to form team. (Age as of Sept.1, 2026) a) Division 6U (5 & 6 yr. olds) b) Division 9U (7, 8 & 9 yr. olds) c) Division 12U (10, 11 &12 yr. olds. d) High school Girls (9th thru 12th grade) 2) The coach may register his team using 'register team' link. 3) Players may register individually and specify team or coach' 4) The league will supply jerseys. What about practice?1) Practice begins 1st week following registration deadline: Week of august 25. 2) Practice twice per week before games start3) Practice once per week after games start4) The coach determines time and place Any required equipment?1) No equipment required, however mouth guards are recommended. 2) No metal cleats allowed. 3) Jerseys will be provided by league before first game. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FLAG FAQ
My high school doesn’t have a flag football team, but I want to play flag football. What do I do? Find a FLAG league in your area and sign up for a team. Some FLAG leagues, Including the 'East Texas Flag Football League, offer girls high school divisions. Ideally you could have enough players sign up from your community to form your own local team and avoid travel for practice. Recruiting players from your area is not only allowed but encouraged. How do I join my high school team?Ask your Athletic Director. The first step is to find out if your school already has a flag football team. If you’re not sure, ask your school’s Athletic Director, Principal, or other staff member. I play other sports; can I still play flag football? Yes. Girls' high school spring sport coaches (basketball, soccer, softball, track) may register their entire team to build unity during their normal off season,
I’m a parent or coach and want to help start a team at a local high school. What do I do?1) Support the joint efforts of your students and Athletic Director.2) Gauge Interest. Survey other students to see if they’d be interested in playing flag football. Host an informational meeting for interested students and parents to gauge interest.3)Volunteer. Volunteer to be a coach or official! These roles are critical to putting together a successful flag season.
What are the benefits of playing high school girls flag football?1) Opportunity. Flag football is the most inclusive and affordable way to play football. Flag football provides another opportunity for girls in high school to participate in sports and experience all of the benefits. Data collected by the NFHS shows that adding a flag football team increases overall sports participation: approximately 50 percent of girls who join their flag football team are playing a high school sport for the first time.2) Values. Football helps build important values including character, leadership, resilience, and teamwork. These values, and the skills learned through playing the game, can be applied to other sports, academics, and life.3) College / Scholarships. Women's flag football will be offered in nearly 60 colleges and universities across the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA this spring. Playing in high school gives girls the foundation to play in college, qualify for scholarships, and receive a college education for free or at a reduced rate. What if I have a question not listed here? 1) Text 903-617-3495 2) Email: easttexasflag@gmail.com 3) Use contact link above