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Registration for Nibley City Recreation Flag Football is available to 1st-9th graders (2023-24 school Year). Also, available to residents of: Millville, Hyrum, Paradise, Wellsville, Mendon, College Ward, & Young Ward
All skill levels are welcome to participate in Nibley City’s youth flag football league. The focus of this program is to teach participants the value of teamwork, develop leadership, learn the fundamental skills of the game, and enjoy the experience. If you have any questions, interest in coaching, and/or interest in other program support opportunities, please contact Nibley City Recreation Coordinator Curtis Snelgrove: (435) 752-0431 or [email protected]
There will be NO game overlap for players that also want to play Nibley City Recreation FALL SOCCER
Games/Scrimages & Officiating: since our objective is to offer an affordable developmental program with a football experience where participants can learn the basics in a non-competitive enviornment, games for 1st & 2nd grade & 3rd & 4th Grade will be more of a scrimmage format with the coaches officiating and teaching players throughout the scheduled time frame. For the 5th-6th & 7th-9th grade leagues, an official will be utilized to help manage the game and place the ball. This official will be trained to teach the game fundamentals while keeping it fun and fair.
Registration
Hard Copy In Person Registration:
Available at Nibley City Offices after June 14th: 455 W. 3200 S. Nibley
Flag Football Printable Registration Form
Early Bird Pricing:
June 15-July 19
1st-4th: $35.00
5th-9th: $45.00
Full Price:
July 20-Aug 2
1st-4th: $45.00
5th-9th: $55.00
June 14th – August 2nd or until full
Online Registration CLOSED See Waiting List link below.
Registration Deadline Aug 2nd or until full: Once registration is closed, names will be placed on a waiting list, with placement on a first-come-first-served basis, registration even prior to the deadline does NOT guarantee placement on a team. However, Nibley City Recreation will make every effort to find a place for your child as long as there are appropriate team #’s and volunteer coaches to support a team. Any registration processed after the July 18th deadline is subject to pay full price if we are able to place them on a team.
Registration Refunds/Cancelation: Registration is Non-refundable after our coaches meeting. Prior to that date any registration canceleation is subject to a 20% processing fee. The refund processing fee includes participants signing up from towns that are not eligible for this program (ie. Providence, Logan, North Logan, Smitfhfield) since participation in their town will require a registration cancleation/refund so they can sign up with their respective cities.
IF A LEAGUE IS FULL, PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD TO THE WAITING LIST (open August 3rd or when registration full). IF THERE ARE ENOUGH PLAYERS AND COACHES TO FORM AN ADDITIONAL TEAM WE WILL CONTACT YOU.
Available Leagues
Based on the grade your child will be entering this upcoming school year (2023-2024)
1st-2nd grade league
Game Days and Times: (tentative and subject to change/depends on # of teams signed up & field availability)
1st-2nd grade league: Tue and Thur evenings
(NO FRIDAYS OR SATURDAYS)
Registration $35 (early bird) 1st-4th grade players includes:
-Football Jersey
-8 games/scrimmages (weather permitting)
-Practices based on coach availability
-Assuming the # of teams is similar to last year, we will play teams that have signed up through the Nibley City program.
*NOTE: Coaches will manage the games/scrimmages, and will be trained to make it a fun learning experience (NO Referees).
3rd-4th grade league
Game Days and Times: (tentative and subject to change/depends on # of teams signed up & field availability)
3rd-4th grade league: Mon and Wed evenings
(NO FRIDAYS OR SATURDAYS)
Registration $35 (early bird) 1st-4th grade players includes:
-Football Jersey
-8 games/scrimmages (weather permitting)
-Practices based on coach availability
-Assuming the # of teams is similar to last year, we will play teams that have signed up through the Nibley City program.
*NOTE: Coaches will manage the games/scrimmages, and will be trained to make it a fun learning experience (NO Referees).
5th-6th grade league
Game Days and Times: (tentative and subject to change/depends on # of teams signed up & field availability)
5th-6th grade league: Mon and Thur evenings
(NO FRIDAYS OR SATURDAYS)
Registration $45 (early bird) 5th-9th grade players includes:
-Football Jersey
-8 games (weather permitting)
-Practices based on coach availability
-Assuming there are a reasonable # of teams to create our own league, we will play teams that have signed up through the Nibley City program. If there are not enough teams for an in house league, we will schedule games with other communities with a flag football program.
*An official will manage the game (ONLY FOR 5TH-6TH & 7TH-9TH GRADE), and will be trained to help create a fun learning experience during the games.
7th-9th grade league
Game Days and Times: (tentative and subject to change/depends on # of teams signed up & field availability)
7th-9th grade league: Wed and Thur evenings
(NO FRIDAYS OR SATURDAYS)
Registration $45 (early bird) 5th-9th grade players includes:
-Football Jersey
-8 games (weather permitting)
-Practices based on coach availability
-Assuming there are a reasonable # of teams to create our own league, we will play teams that have signed up through the Nibley City program. If there are not enough teams for an in house league, we will schedule games with other communities with a flag football program.
*An official will manage the game (ONLY FOR 5TH-6TH & 7TH-9TH GRADE), and will be trained to help create a fun learning experience during the games.
League Details
Rules
The field markings and rules will be based on the NFL flag program with possible minor field size modifications based on available space. Similar to the NFL flag program a small team size format with 6 v 6 or similar will be used to maximize play time and player experience with the ball. Actual rules, team size, and field size for the 5th-6th & 7th-9th grade will follow rules similar to NFL flag as well if we end up with an in house league. However, if the number of teams we end up with for 5th-6th & 7th-9th grade does not allow for an in house league we will follow rules agreed upon with the cities we end up playing.
Locations
Games: we anticpate that games will be held at Anhder Park, Elkhorn Park, Heritage Park, and Wellsville Darley Park
Practices: will be held at parks throughout Nibley. This program is open to Wellsville, Hyrum, Paradise, Millville, College Ward, & Young Ward residents too. If there are enough players and coaches to form a Wellsville/Mendon, Hyrum/Paradise, or Millville team, these teams may arrange to hold practices in their respective towns. If the town you live in does not offer a program you are welcome to join us; However, if the town you live in currently offers a flag football program please sign up with them. (ie Providence Flag Football, Logan Flag Football, North Logan Flag Football, Smithfield Flag Football)
Required Equipment (not provided)
-Athletic shorts or pants with a drawstring and NO POCKETS
-A mouthgard (recommended, but not required)
-Cleats are recommended but not required
*Team equipment including flags, footballs, cones, whistle etc. will be issued to the coach.
Team Formation All Leagues
-The coaches will have their own child(ren) on their team.
-One friend (buddy) request will be honored as much as possible if both individuals request each other. (One request per registered player. Spelling must be exact.)
-Coach Requests will be honored as 1st priority if no friend (buddy request), and will be second priority if friend (buddy) request is submittd with registration.
-The formation of an entire team (approx 9-10 players) through friend (buddy), and or coach requests will not be allowed.
-If their are sufficient #’s for a city outside of Nibley to form their own team (ie. Wellsville/Mendon, Hyrum/Paradise) we will do our best to keep these players together. If more than one team from a given city is formed the same team formation procedures outlined will be applied.
-ALL remaining player selection will be made based on players skill level and other factors determined by Nibley City.
Coaches Meeting
Date & Time TBD
Game Schedules posted end of August (tentative).
Thank you for your interest in participating. Please feel free to call Recreation Coordinator Curtis Snelgrove if you have any questions (435) 752-0431