The season will start October 1st (Tuesday only tentative).

All games will tentatively be played on Tuesday evenings between 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (with a possible expansion to Thursday evening depending on registration).

Practices may begin as soon as rosters are finalized, following the registration closing date. The time and place will be determined by your coaches.

During registration, you may request to play with 1-4 friends, with additional requests being assessed based on skill & age. You may also request a specific coach. We’ll try our best to accommodate requests, but there are no guarantees. Team sizing will be roughly 8-10 players per team, depending on registration numbers. Fielding 9 per team, is our ideal number.

As before, there is no player draft at this time. Our goal is to create balanced & competitive teams while accommodating as many team/player requests as possible.

You are welcome to create your own team. If you don’t have a team, we will assist in finding a good fit for you.

If you are looking to assemble a single or whole team, please email one of the two FNA Peoria Commissioners below. We will work with you on those specifics.

Jack Friedrich
jfriedrich@sluggerpeoria.com

Joe Bolen
joe@sluggerpeoria.com

If you are interested in coaching a team (we need head coaches), please contact the commissioner directly (or list as a note while registering). A coaches’ meeting for both experienced and new coaches to discuss plays, defenses, strategy, etc. will tentatively take place before the season.

Coach directed practices can begin any time prior to the season. The time and place of those practices are at coaches discretion.

FNA Peoria will be played outdoors & indoors as is necessary

Slugger Dome / Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
8400 N. Orange Prairie Rd.
Peoria, IL
61615

As a result of the current and ever-changing world, we are taking precautions to keep all those playing safe. We will look to start play outdoors and move indoors as is necessary. We have taken precautions and sought to provide an open as well as safe playing environment to start the season. All play will be subject to changing guidelines as things either do or do not develop. Rest assured, player safety is a cornerstone of FNA and our league here in Peoria.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

– TEAM UNIFORM, INCLUDING JERSEY AND SHORTS (VIEW SAMPLE UNIFORMS)
– FLAG BELT & SET OF FLAGS
– TROPHIES FOR DIVISION WINNERS AND FINALISTS
– PARTICIPATION TROPHY (GRADES K-2 ONLY)
– MINIMUM OF 8 GAMES & MAXIMUM OF 10 GAMES + SINGLE ELIMINATION PLAYOFFS (GUARANTEED 1 PLAYOFF GAME)
– 1 PRACTICE PER WEEK / 1 HOUR PER WEEK (TIME & LOCATION AT COACH’S DISCRETION)
– 1 GAME PER WEEK / NO BYE
– TRAINED GAME OFFICIALS

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

– MOUTHPIECE REQUIRED FOR GAMES AND PRACTICES
– CLEATS (NO METAL):  FOOTBALL, SOCCER, & BASEBALL (RUBBER) ACCEPTABLE
– TENNIS SHOES ALSO ACCEPTABLE

SAFETY

Our non-contact flag football format prioritizes a safe way to learn, practice, and play the game of football.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and parents is critical to creating our positive family environment.

STAFF

Created by Drew Brees and Chris Stuart with a goal of providing the gold standard experience in youth flag football.

COMMISSIONER INFORMATION:

Joe Bolen • joe@sluggerpeoria.com • (309) 264-5490

Jack Friedrich • jfriedrich@sluggerpeoria.com • (309) 712-9888

LOCATION:

FNA Peoria will be played outdoors & indoors as is necessary
Slugger Dome / Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
8400 N. Orange Prairie Rd.
Peoria, IL
61615

PLAYER FEES:

$150/PLAYER

INCLUDES

• TEAM UNIFORM, INCLUDING JERSEY AND SHORTS (VIEW SAMPLE UNIFORMS)
• FLAG BELT & SET OF FLAGS
• TROPHIES FOR DIVISION WINNERS AND FINALISTS
• PARTICIPATION TROPHY (GRADES K-2 ONLY)
• MINIMUM OF 8 GAMES & MAXIMUM OF 10 GAMES + SINGLE ELIMINATION PLAYOFFS (GUARANTEED 1 PLAYOFF GAME)
• 1 PRACTICE PER WEEK / 1 HOUR PER WEEK (TIME & LOCATION AT COACH’S DISCRETION)
• 1 GAME PER WEEK / NO BYE
• TRAINED GAME OFFICIALS

 EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• MOUTHPIECE REQUIRED FOR GAMES AND PRACTICES
• CLEATS (NO METAL):  FOOTBALL, SOCCER, & BASEBALL (RUBBER) ACCEPTABLE
• TENNIS SHOES ALSO ACCEPTABLE

TENTATIVE FALL SCHEDULE:

The season will run from September 1st to October 27th (Tuesday only tentative).

All games will tentatively be played on Tuesday evenings between 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (with a possible expansion to Thursday evening depending on registration).

Practices may begin as soon as rosters are finalized, following the registration closing date. The time and place will be determined by your coaches.

TEAM REQUESTS & FORMATION:

During registration, you may request to play with 1-4 friends, with additional requests being assessed based on skill. You may also request a specific coach. We’ll try our best to accommodate requests, but there are no guarantees.

There is no player draft. Our goal is to create balanced & competitive teams while accommodating as many team requests as possible.

You are welcome to create your own team. If you don’t have a team, we will assist in finding a good fit for you.

COACHING A TEAM

If you are interested in coaching a team, please contact the commissioner directly. We will have a coaches’ meeting for both experienced and new coaches to discuss plays, defenses, strategy, etc. before the season.

Practice times and fields will be provided during the week. Coaches can also hold their practices before games on Fridays.

REFUND POLICY: 

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to your commissioner.