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Official NFL Flag Football League of The Central Coast

Central Coast Flag is a values-centered youth league built on the belief that youth sports are the best vehicle for developing character, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Therefore, our core values—Respect, Resilience, Excellence and Team First—guide everything we do, on and off the field.

BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH COMPETITION

for the game, coaches, opponents and refs.

Respect

Resilience

when times are tough to develop the ability to learn from mistakes.

in effort, fundamentals and learning to win the right way.

Excellence

TEam First

attitude to work together, support teammates and communicate.

The central Coast Flag Difference

Trained and paid referees.

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Free speed and agility clinics for all particpants.

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Practice plans and drills for volunteer parent coaches.

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Premium NFL-styled reversible jerseys for particpants.

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Eligibility for NFL FLAG Regional and Championship Tournaments.

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Field lining systems for better gameday experience and safety. No more imaginary lines!

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  • Register for Spring 2026

    Registration fees include an official reversible NFL Flag jersey, Core Shorts, Flags and a Flag Belt.

    Games are at Laguna Middle School - 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    Each team will play 6 regular season games and top teams will make the playoffs.

    Dates are Sundays in April and May at times TBA:

    April 5, 2026

    April 12, 2026

    April 19, 2026

    April 26, 2026

    May 3, 2026

    May 17, 2026

    May 24, 2026

    May 31, 2026

    Pricing (does not include processing fee):

    Pre-Sale: $185 through January 19, 2026

    Early Bird: $190 through February 8, 2026

    Regular: $200 through March 8, 2026

    Late: $210 on or after March 9, 2026

    Divisions are based on grade as of August 1, 2025:

    3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th and High School Division (coed and girls)

    REGISTER NOW

  • Safety First

    Flag football is a non-contact sport and safety rules will be strictly enforced.

    All coaches are required to pass a background check.

    Register Now
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  • Values-Centered Youth Sports League

    We are a nonprofit organization supporting youth sports as a vehicle for promoting our core values: Respect, Resilience, Excellence and Team First.

    We strive to embody these values in all aspects of the league, from the coaches and parents to the referees. All in support of instilling these values into the kids and teaching them to win the right way.

    NFL Flag League Rules
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Eligibility for NFL Regional Tournaments

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Only at Central Coast Flag!

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Participants in our NFL Flag League will be eligible to register and play in NFL Flag Regional Tournaments around the country!

Learn more
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Basics

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A young boy in a Denver Broncos football jersey holds a football and wears football gloves, standing against an orange background with bold text that reads 'No Tackles, Just Tags' and a tagline that says 'Flag football keeps the thrill while ditching the spills.'
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Rules

NFL Flag offensive penalties list with explanations and yard penalties, including offside, illegal forward pass, pass interference, illegal motion, delay of game, impeding the rusher, taunting, unsportsmanlike conduct, unnecessary roughness, screening, charging, and flag guarding.
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Spring Season 2026 - Games on Sundays in April and May

Laguna Middle School located At:

11050 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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