august, 2023
Event Details
Football is America's game. FNA is a non-contact youth co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-8th grade. Our leagues provide a safe, positive,
Event Details
WHO WE ARE Football is America’s game. FNA is a non-contact youth co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-8th grade. Our leagues provide a safe, positive, competitive, and family-friendly environment to learn the game the right way and have fun doing it!
REGISTRATION:
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*Pre-Registration Waitlist*
Now – 4/14/23 (CLOSED)
(Guaranteed Reserve Spot)
Waitlisting during this period ensures your team/player spot is reserved when registration goes LIVE!
*Early Bird Registration*
4/15 – 6/14/23
($135-$160 + Card)
All registrants during this period receive a signed football playing card by DREW BREES! Divisions K-1 & 2-3 are $135 per player.
*Regular Registrations*
6/15 – 7/14/23
($160)
Registrants during this period will be added to our FNA Peoria roster.
*Late Registration (Waitlist)*
7/15 – Post
($160-$185)
Players registering late are $25 more (excluding K-1, 2-3). Players are added to a waitlist before being added to teams if possible.
Tentative Fall Schedule The season will start August 29th (Tuesdays only from then on tentatively). All games will tentatively be played on Tuesday evenings between 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (3 timeslots + 1 more if necessary). 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 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 6-10 players per team, depending on registration numbers. Fielding 8 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.
Assembling & Coaching A Team 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 Joe Bolen If you are interested in coaching a team (we need head coaches), please contact the commissioner directly (or list as a note while registering). Coach directed practices can begin any time prior to the season. The time and place of those practices are at coaches discretion.
jfriedrich@sluggerpeoria.c
joe@sluggerpeoria.com
Playing Locations & Conditions FNA Peoria will be played indoors as is necessary Slugger Dome / Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
8400 N. Orange Prairie Rd.
Peoria, IL
61615
Registration Inclusions & Needs REGISTRATION INCLUDES: – TEAM UNIFORM, INCLUDING JERSEY AND SHORTS (VIEW SAMPLE UNIFORMS) ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED: – MOUTHPIECE REQUIRED FOR GAMES AND PRACTICES
– FLAG BELT & SET OF FLAGS
– TROPHIES FOR DIVISION WINNERS AND FINALISTS
– PARTICIPATION TROPHY (GRADES K-1, 2-3 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
– TRAINED GAME OFFICIALS
– CLEATS (NO METAL): FOOTBALL, SOCCER, & BASEBALL (RUBBER) ACCEPTABLE
– TENNIS SHOES ALSO ACCEPTABLE
All Other Information Our non-contact flag football format prioritizes a safe way to learn, practice, and play the game of football. Good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and parents is critical to creating our positive family environment. Created by Drew Brees and Chris Stuart with a goal of providing the gold standard experience in youth flag football. Joe Bolen • joe@sluggerpeoria.com • (309) 264-5490 Jack Friedrich • jfriedrich@sluggerpeoria.com • (309) 712-9888 FNA Peoria will be played outdoors & indoors as is necessary $160/PLAYER The season will run from August 29th to October 24th (Tuesday only tentative). All games will tentatively be played on Tuesday evenings between 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. 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. SAFETY
SPORTSMANSHIP
STAFF
COMMISSIONER INFORMATION:
LOCATION:
Slugger Dome / Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
8400 N. Orange Prairie Rd.
Peoria, IL
61615PLAYER FEES:
INCLUDES
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
TENTATIVE FALL SCHEDULE:
Time:
August 29 (Tuesday) 5:30 pm - October 24 (Tuesday) 9:30 pm CST
Location:
SLUGGER DOME @ Louisville Slugger Sports Complex
8400 Orange Prairie Road, Peoria, IL 61615
