League Details & Information

Louisiana Flag Football

Louisiana Flag Football provides safe, organized, and family-focused youth flag football and cheerleading programs for families across South Louisiana.

Our league is built to give kids a real sports experience in a positive environment: organized teams, structured games, passionate coaches, trained referees, clear communication, and memorable game days for the whole family.

Where Louisiana Plays.

About the League

Louisiana Flag Football is one of Louisiana’s leading youth flag football organizations. We serve boys and girls through structured youth flag football programs and also offer a cheerleading program for girls who want to participate in the game-day experience from the sideline.

Our goal is simple: create a league that families trust, kids enjoy, and communities are proud to support.

We focus on:

Organization

Communication

Player development

Sportsmanship

Safety

Family atmosphere

Community involvement

Every season is designed to help players build confidence, learn the game, compete with friends, and create memories that last beyond the final whistle.

Our Mission

Creating opportunity one memory at a time.

Louisiana Flag Football exists to create positive opportunities for kids through sports. We believe youth sports should build more than athletic ability. It should teach discipline, accountability, teamwork, confidence, and respect.

What Is Flag Football?

Flag football is a non-contact version of football where players wear flags attached to a belt. Instead of tackling, defenders stop the play by pulling the ball carrier’s flag.

This allows players to learn the fundamentals of football in a safer, fast-paced, and skill-focused environment.

Players develop skills such as:

Running

Passing

Catching

Route running

Flag pulling

Defense

Teamwork

Communication

Game strategy

Flag football is a great option for kids of all experience levels, whether they are brand new to football or already involved in other sports.

Who Can Participate?

Louisiana Flag Football offers youth programs for multiple age groups and skill levels.

Typical flag football divisions include:

4U

6U

8U

10U

12U

Older youth divisions when offered

Age divisions may vary by season based on registration numbers, facility availability, and league structure.

For Winter 2027, players are placed in divisions based on their age on August 1, 2026. Football is open to ages 3–14; use the registration form to select the appropriate division.

League Programs

Co-Ed Flag Football

Our co-ed flag football league is designed for players of all skill levels. The environment is fun, competitive, organized, and focused on development.

Winter 2027 football registration includes a custom team jersey and shorts, an official custom flag belt, seven regular-season games, and championship weekend. Mouthpieces are required, cleats are recommended, and padded headgear is optional but recommended.

Cheerleading Program

Louisiana Flag Football offers a cheerleading program for girls ages 4–12 who want to participate in the game-day atmosphere.

The cheer program gives participants the opportunity to build confidence, teamwork, rhythm, leadership, and school spirit while supporting players on the field.

Cheerleading program details may vary by season, but typically include:

Practices

Sideline cheer performances

Uniform package

Game-day involvement

Team-focused environment

Winter 2027 Season

Winter 2027 games will be played at the Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex / Wellness Center. Saturday games begin at 9:00 AM.

Winter 2027 calendar:

Player Evaluation Day: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Coach Draft Day: Sunday, January 10
Preseason practice window: January 11–22
Schedule release: Wednesday, January 13
Opening Day: Saturday, January 23
Regular season: January 23–March 13
Mardi Gras bye: Saturday, February 6 — no games
Championship Weekend: March 20–21
All teams participate Saturday; semifinal and championship teams may also play Sunday afternoon.

Winter 2027 football registration is $110 per athlete through January 6 and $150 for late registration January 7–8, plus processing fees. Football registration closes January 8, 2027.

For the most current season information, please visit the Registration page.

Game-Day Experience

Louisiana Flag Football is built around creating an organized and family-friendly game-day environment.

Families can expect:

Scheduled weekly games

Referees on the field

Coaches leading each team

Structured divisions

Clear communication

Safe, non-contact play

Player recognition opportunities

Championship-style season moments

A positive community atmosphere

Our goal is for every game day to feel organized, energetic, and easy for families to understand. Spectator admission fees will be charged at all games. Existing admission exemptions still apply.

Practice Information

Practice schedules are handled by each team’s head coach after teams are formed.

We try our best to group participants by their home location so Houma participants can practice in Houma and Thibodaux participants can practice in Thibodaux. Placement and practice locations depend on coach participation and availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Practice times, locations, and frequency may vary by team, coach, division, and season.

Team Formation

Louisiana Flag Football uses a structured team formation process to help create a fair and organized season.

Winter 2027 Player Evaluation Day is January 9 and the coach draft is January 10. Evaluations are not tryouts. Coaches may protect up to two players, including their own child. Full pre-built teams may participate but must play up one age division.

The goal is to create teams that are as balanced and competitive as possible while keeping the process transparent and inclusive.

Every registered Winter 2027 football player is included.

Rules & Safety

Louisiana Flag Football is a non-contact league.

Instead of tackling, players pull flags to stop the play. This creates a safer way for kids to learn football while still developing athletic skills, competitiveness, and game understanding.

League rules are designed to support:

Player safety

Fair competition

Age-appropriate development

Sportsmanship

Game flow

Clear expectations for coaches and referees

Age-specific rules may vary by division.

Families and coaches should contact LouisianaFlagFootball@gmail.com for the current season’s rulebook and age-specific rules before the season begins. Please also review the Code of Conduct page.

Why Families Choose Louisiana Flag Football

Families choose Louisiana Flag Football because the league provides:

A safe alternative to tackle football

A positive environment for kids

Organized game days

Experienced coaches and referees

Opportunities for all skill levels

Player development

Teamwork

Confidence-building

Friendships and community

Family memories

Flag football and cheerleading options

Louisiana Flag Football is more than a place to play. It is a place for kids to grow, compete, and belong.

Parent Feedback

We value feedback from our families and use it to improve the league each season.

Here are a few examples of feedback we have received:

“My child loved this season and so did we. My child learned so much and it was so much fun watching all the teams grow.”

“Thank you for putting this league together and caring enough to ask for feedback.”

“All referees were great. They were polite, patient with the children, and never disrespectful.”

“We enjoyed the season and are looking forward to another one.”

Our goal is to keep improving the experience for players, parents, coaches, referees, and the community.

Sponsorship & Community Support

Louisiana Flag Football welcomes local businesses and community partners who want to support youth sports.

Sponsorships help us improve the player experience, support families, recognize athletes, strengthen game-day operations, and continue building a high-quality league environment.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact:

LouisianaFlagFootball@gmail.com

Stay Connected

For the latest updates, announcements, registration openings, schedule information, weather updates, and league news, follow Louisiana Flag Football online.

Website: LouisianaFlagFootball.com
Email: LouisianaFlagFootball@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/louisianaflagfootball

Louisiana Flag Football

Safe. Organized. Competitive. Family-focused.

Where Louisiana Plays.