High School Flag Football

• We currently only offer a Girls league
• Six game season
• 1-2 practices per week (coaches choice)
• All Regular Season Games Played on Sundays (likely later in the afternoon / evening)
• All HOME Games are at GBN High School (in the stadium, or on the backfields)
• Away Fields include Skokie Playfields, New Trier West Campus, GBS, and Evanston Fields (and others as new towns join our league)
• Volunteer Parent Coaches and High School Player Referees
• For D225 residents only, unless explicit permission is granted by the Executive Director

Note that we vet all coaches and require key certifications (USA Football, CPR / First Aid) to ensure that the player experience will meet the Jr Spartan standard. First year coaches are given much more support. If we are unable to find coaches who can meet our standard, we will not be able to field at a team at the corresponding level.

NEW TO FOOTBALL:

Each year we have many that are new to flag football. We strongly encourage those new to attend the start of our practice season. This is a time to learn. Arriving after practices have begun will put someone new to the sport behind those who have been at practice. 

ATTENDANCE:

We kindly ask though that you communicate when your child will be absent from practices so coaches can plan accordingly.  Coaches will use Crossbar to communicate practice & game times. Please make sure your child's status is kept current in Crossbar.

COACHING:

We rely on volunteer head coaches, and assistant coaches, to be able to offer this program.  If you wish to help coach, please contact Bob Anderson directly. All coaches are required to pass a background check and be certified by USA Football. We will provide sample practice plans and offensive and defensive schemes. Note that if we do not have enough head coaches, we will have to turn away players or put them on a waitlist.

Join us to experience the excitement of flag football while building skills, friendships, and community spirit!

FAQ's

Does my player need to have prior football experience?

Absolutely not. We will teach the game of football and hopefully create a love for the sport.

What is the overall time commitment?

Although our season is short (2-3 months), Flag Football does not have a huge commitment however for the team to have success they will need to prepare for each game. One to two practices a week for 90 minutes each practice plus one game for 60 minutes.

When are practices held?

Practices will depend on the head coach’s availability. One or two days a week at GBN High School. (Monday-Saturday).

How many players are on the field?

We play 7 vs 7 flag football.

What is included with my registration?

Each participant will receive a game uniform, Game Jersey, Shorts, soft helmet (on request), and Socks. Players are to provide their own mouth guards and cleats. 

When and how are teams formed?

2-3 weeks before the season begins

How many players are on each team?

No less than 8, and no more than 12 is our rule of thumb.

What is Northbrook Jr Spartan cancellation policy?

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the league director - Bob Anderson - and are at his discretion. All refunds are subject to a $100 non-refundable administrative fee. There are NO refunds after teams are announced.