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DeAndre Hopkins NFL FLAG Football

NFL Flag Official League

What To Expect Next - Fall Season 2023

The Fall 2023 Season will be here before you know it! We are excited to have you join us and appreciate your support.

Communication is key to ensure the success of the league. Over the course of this season, we will be sending you emails with information you will need this season. Due to this being a mass email system, please check your filters to make sure that messages do not get lost in your junk mail folder.

Included are answers to some common questions you may have.

If you have any others, please give us a call at 602-767-0490 or you can email us at  info@deandrehopkinsnflflag.com 

Fall registration opens May 1st, and closes September 17th. After the registration deadline, late registration is based on availability and is not guaranteed. Once registration is full, we will build a waitlist and fill openings from the waitlist on a first come - first serve basis. A $25.00 increase in registration will apply and you will be placed on any team that has openings in your grade division. Buddy requests are less likely to be met during late registration.


IMPORTANT DATES:

May 1: Fall registration begins.

September 17: Registration closes, last day for a guaranteed spot on a team. Late registration begins. Limit space, based upon availability.

September 18: We will start forming teams, confirming coaches, creating schedules and more during this time.   

October 6:  All rosters and schedules will be posted.

October 12: Virtual Coaches Meetings will be held for all locations. Volunteers will receive a team shirt and a game ball prior to the season start.

October 20th- October 23rd: Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Weekend. Families will receive a 20% coupon through email or you can also go here to receive the coupon.

October 21/22: Meet & Greet day and first practice! Time and location under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS on the landing page. Teams will meet the coach, and participate in the first practice. Bring your mouth guard, jersey and flags! 

October 28/29: 1st Day of games. Practice is held 1 hour PRIOR to game time listed each week. Check your schedule under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS. Picture Days begin. Check your league location picture schedule under Schedules/Standings. 

November 25/26: Bye Week - Thanksgiving Weekend

December 9/10: End of the regular season. Final Lombardi and Shula Games per posted schedule, Madden playoff & Championship game times TBD. Last Picture Day today, check the picture schedule under Schedules/Standings.

December 16/17: Make up date if necessary. 

Picture Dates:
Chandler - December 2
North Peoria - December 3
Queen Creek - December 9
Scottsdale - November 12
Tempe - November 18
Vail - TBD

League Coordinators will send out a picture day schedule and instructions on how to order the week prior to pictures being taking place.



EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

*Jerseys, Flag Belts and any additional merchandise you ordered during your registration will shipped directly to your home this season!

*Shorts and/or sweatpants without pockets are to be worn during games. If a participants wears shorts/pants with pockets, the pockets need to be taped down

*Participants can wear any type of plastic molded cleats or sneakers.  

MERCHANDISE CONCERNS:

If you are missing anything, received the wrong sizes, or have any questions in regards to your merchandise, PLEASE FILL OUT A MERCHANDISE INQUIRY TICKET (CLICK HERE)


COMMON QUESTIONS:

WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM MY COACH?
We are hosting our virtual coaches meeting the week of October 16th-20th. You should hear from your coach no later than October 20th.

WHAT ARE THE RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS?
Please visit here to read about our safety initiatives to protect your family this season.  

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY EQUIPMENT?
Once we complete putting teams together, we will ship the rosters to our inventory department who will begin to pack and ship out individual equipment to each player. You should expect your NFL FLAG jersey, flag belts, and any other equipment you may have purchased no later than your scheduled Meet & Greet. You must bring a mouth guard to every practice and game. They will be available at the field for $5 each week.


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