Jr Lancer Padded Flag Football

Jr. Lancer Padded Flag

All players are welcome, regardless of participation at the flag level. This level is for 4th and 5th graders. Teams will consist of between 12 and 16 players, constructed by the Jr Lancer Flag Coordinator. The coaching staff will be comprised of parent volunteers, supported by the Jr Lancer Board of Directors, including the Jr Lancer Flag Coordinator and Joel Nellis, head varsity football coach at BCHS. The games will be refereed by BCHS Football players, who will be supervised by a Board appointee. All coaches will complete a criminal background check, USA Football training and mandatory reporter training.

The goals of the padded flag level are to learn multiple positions for both offense and defense, deepen knowledge of Lancer terminology and further develop position skills and techniques. Proper blocking techniques are added in at this level and used during games. In addition, players will learn proper tackling techniques on pads and tackling wheels at practices. Players will become accustomed to wearing and playing with helmets and shoulder pads without the element of intentional contact being a part of games and practices. Our primary goal is for players to have fun in a controlled and safe environment and prepare them for tackle football at the next level. Please note that this is intended to be an increased level of physicality and contact than regular flag football, as it is intended to be a gateway to tackle football.

Season Details:

• Team rosters (12 to 16 players) constructed by the Jr Lancer Flag Coordinator
• Mandatory parent and player meeting will be held early August at BCHS (Date and time TBD)
• Mandatory equipment pickup day (Date and time TBD)
• Player evaluations will take place mid-August to create relative equal teams (Aug 12, time TBD) – No pads required for evaluations!
• Practices begin August 17th
• Practice 3 times per week on Mon, Wed, Fri @ BCHS until first scrimmage on August 29 
• After first scrimmage, practices will be Mon and Wed only
• Picture Day (date TBD)
• Scrimmage:8/29
• First Game: 9/12 (games on Saturdays)
• Last Game: 10/24
• 6 game season + 1 playoff game – all games played at BCHS
• Opportunity to play some games at Harrison-Thomas Stadium on BC varsity field