2/11/2026
Hello Flag Football Families,
We are excited to share that registrations are flowing in and we are currently at DOUBLE the number of registrations compared to this time last year! We expect this program to be even bigger and better this season — thank you for your continued support and trust.
Here are your important updates:
🏈 COMBINE CAMPS (Starting March 14)
Our Combine Camps are open to everyone — registered players and new families interested in learning more about flag football.
This is a great opportunity to:
• Throw the ball around
• Meet our coaches and staff
• Receive an athlete assessment
• Get introduced to the program
• Participate in fun scrimmage games afterward
You can still register the day of camp.
If you’re unsure about flag football, this is the perfect introduction. Come see how everything is organized, meet other athletes, and experience the environment firsthand.
Combine Structure (6 Stations)
• Check-in (receive player number & scorecard)
• 40-Yard Dash
• Agility Course
• Passing Challenge
• Long Ball Distance Throw
• Flag Pull Challenge
• Catching Accuracy Challenge
The combine is designed to help us evenly distribute teams. This is not about ranking athletes — it helps us create balanced, competitive, and fun teams.
If players request to play with siblings or friends from previous seasons, we absolutely consider that as well.
There are two weekends available. You only need to attend one, but you are welcome to attend both to improve scores and get more reps.
Players who do not attend will be randomly assigned to teams.
Full combine details can be found here:
https://www.sacyouthflag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2247858
🛍 BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS PARTNERSHIP
Big 5 Sporting Goods is partnering with us and offering:
• 20% OFF regular priced items
• 10% OFF sale items
Please see the attached coupon for details and expiration date. Take advantage and gear up for the season!
🤝 NEW SPONSORS
We’re proud to welcome:
• Elk Grove Toyota
• Sims Metal Management
Because of their generous support, every participant will receive a gear backpack this season.
Please support the businesses that support our athletes.
🏀 SACRAMENTO KINGS FUNDRAISER
Join us for our Sacramento Kings Fundraiser Night!
Jazz vs Kings
March 15, 2026
Purchase tickets here:
https://kings.spinzo.com/jazz-vs-kings-2026-03-15-ZDEZG?group=sacramento-youth-flag-football-league-3g6w
Bring the family, enjoy a great NBA matchup, and support our league at the same time!
🏈 OFFICIALS NEEDED – $25 PER GAME
Interested in becoming an official? Games are one hour long — essentially $25 per hour.
Upcoming Required Webinars:
• February 12 – 6:30 PM Pacific
• February 26 – 6:30 PM Pacific
Register here:
https://rcexp.zoom.us/meeting/register/1OH5X-9SQ7qQPB5HrkGvHA?utm_source=NFL+FLAG&utm_campaign=e40d5ef119-2026+Spring+Officials+Webinars+-+Email+2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-f257c10bcd-500381754&mc_cid=e40d5ef119#/registration
Register to Referee for the season here Coaching Registration
👟 COACHES UPDATE
We have a lot of great coaches who have already signed up — thank you to everyone stepping up to lead!
We are still looking for additional head and assistant coaches. If you feel called to coach, please register online. Coaching Registration
There will be a coaches meeting next week via Zoom (link coming soon). This will include announcements, season expectations, and an open Q&A session.
📍 FIELD MAP & LOCATION
Field layout and satellite map are available here:
https://www.sacyouthflag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2018925
📲 SOCIAL MEDIA
Please check out our Instagram and Facebook pages:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586526155557&mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sacyouthflag?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
If you played with us last season, please upload your pictures and tag us! We would love to see your photos and videos from last year and share them with our community.
This season is shaping up to be our biggest yet. We can’t wait to see everyone at the combine and on the field.
Thank you for being part of the Sacramento Youth Flag Football family! if you have any questions please Email, Call or Text.
Joshua Olmstead
League Operator
Sacramento Youth Flag Football
916-247-4238
2/1/2026
We are excited for the upcoming season and want to ensure every athlete has the opportunity to participate. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families through the RCX Sports Foundation. This grant will cover the full registration cost for your athlete.
You can begin your application using the link below:
https://rcxsportsfoundation.submittable.com/login?returnUrl=%2Fsubmit%2F347569%2F2026-nfl-flag-fund-individual-participant-grant
After clicking the link, you will need to create an account or log in. You will then be directed to the application. Please be sure to complete all required steps.
Before submitting your application, please review these important guidelines:
• Apply as soon as possible. Thousands of applications are submitted and funding is limited.
• Ensure your documentation (proof of income and enrollment in SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid) is clear, not blurry, and matches the name(s) on the application.
• Carefully verify the participant’s name and date of birth. Parents/guardians sometimes mistakenly enter their own information.
• This is not a reimbursement grant. When asked, select “No” to the question: “Have you already paid for your upcoming season?”
• If applying for more than one child, a separate application must be completed for each participant.
We are here to help make this process as smooth as possible so every athlete has the chance to play. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
See you on the field,
Joshua Olmstead
Sacramento Youth Flag Football
1/26/2026
Hey Sacramento Flag Family,
I hope this message finds you well as we start another beautiful week.
We have an important announcement regarding age divisions:
The birthday cutoff date has changed to August 1, 2025.
This update was made so our league aligns and runs parallel with the National NFL FLAG age cutoff date and rules. Moving forward, your child’s division will be determined by the age they were on August 1, 2025, not their current age during the season.
This alignment helps ensure consistency with regional and national events and keeps our athletes eligible for broader opportunities.
If you have any questions about which division your athlete falls into, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help.
We can’t wait to see everyone back out on the field!
Joshua Olmstead
Sacramento Youth Flag Football
Friday, January 23, 2026
Hey FLAG Family,
I’m excited to officially announce that we are 100% confirmed for the 2026 season at Samuel Jackman Middle School! 🎉
We received our final approval yesterday for both games and practices, and I truly can’t wait for what this season is going to bring. This program continues to grow every year, and I’m excited about the impact, confidence, and opportunities it will create for our young athletes and families.
✅ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Please click the link below to register your athlete:
https://www.sacyouthflag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2117879
If you registered last season, please make sure you register again for 2026 so we can lock in divisions, coaches, and team planning early.
💙 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE (NFL FLAG / RCX FOUNDATION)
Financial assistance is available through the NFL FLAG RCX Foundation. Here is the grant website link:
https://rcxsportsfoundation.submittable.com/submit
✅ Important update: The flag football grant link is not posted yet, but I spoke with the RCX Foundation earlier this week and they said it should be available by the end of this month as they finalize funding for this year.
In the meantime:
Parent name
Parent phone number
Athlete name
Athlete age
Division
Athlete birthday
I will keep everyone updated once the grant program is officially open.
⭐ NEW THIS YEAR: NFL FLAG DRAFT & COMBINE CAMPS
We’re adding something brand new and exciting this year: NFL FLAG Draft & Combine Camps!
📅 Saturday, March 14 & Saturday, March 21
Athletes will go through stations with different drills and will be evaluated based on performance at each drill. This is designed to help athletes:
Get comfortable on the field
Learn and compete in a fun way
Build confidence regardless of skill level
Meet coaches and other athletes
Break the ice early before the season starts
✅ Most importantly: Teams will be formed evenly and fairly to keep divisions skill-balanced and competitive.
More details on the camp format and structure will be coming soon.
✈️ TRAVEL TEAMS: NFL FLAG REGIONALS ➝ NATIONALS (PROGRAM EXTENSION)
Another BIG goal this year is to build All-Star Travel Teams for each division to compete in:
This is an extension of our program and an awesome opportunity for athletes who want to compete at the highest level. I’m currently in communication with the NFL FLAG Events Team to confirm our best options, logistics, and requirements.
Age/Birthday Requirement for Regionals & Nationals
✅ Athletes will compete based on whatever age they are on August 1, 2025.
I’m currently working on sponsorships and funding to help cover costs associated with travel teams extension.
🤝 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE UPDATED
If you or your business would like to support Sacramento Youth FLAG Football, sponsorship packages have been updated on the website. Sponsors help us:
Keep registration affordable
Improve equipment and program quality
Provide support for travel teams (Regionals/Nationals)
Create more opportunities for kids in our community
Sponsorship info here:
https://www.sacyouthflag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2162092
🧑🏫 COACHES & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are actively recruiting coaches and volunteers for this season. No experience is required — we will provide support, structure, and everything you need.
✅ All coaching gear and information will be provided.
If you are interested in coaching/volunteering, sign up here:
https://www.sacyouthflag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2018928
We will also be scheduling a Coaches & Staff Zoom Meeting soon, so stay tuned for those details.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out anytime by email, text, or call.
Thank you all for being part of our FLAG family — we’re going to have an amazing 2026 season! 🏈🔥
Joshua Olmstead
Sacramento Youth Flag Football
916-247-4238
[email protected]
Thursday January 15th New Announcements coming soon with details on Combine Camps and Orientation!
Saturday November 15, 2025
What's Up, Sacramento Youth Flag Family!! I hope this email finds everyone well and Excited for the 2026 NFL Flag Spring Season. Our First sucessful year is in the books, with 391 Athletes participated in our program. 2026 Will be even Bigger and Better.
News and Updates
Registration will open Before December 1st.
Im Currently finalizing the details on our field location and dates
Season will run from March to June
I'm working on moving game days to Saturday instead of Sunday
We are shooting for 2 practice days a week this year
There will be pre season one day Skills Camp
Followed by a one day Combine/Camp
Followed by Jersey and Equipment bag distribution (Orientation Day)
I'm still working out the details on a potential Draft of Teams and how that would work
Copy/Photo Upload of Birth Certificates will be required at Registration
Whatever Age your Child is on April 1st is the Age they will be Competing as.
Im also putting together a Board/Volunteers this year. If interested in please email me.
I will post a link with information regarding Athlete Sponsored Registration.
Registration
Early Registration will be $150 this season. Which includes:
NFL Branded Reversible Jersey with Last Name and Number Printed on Home Side
NFL Flag Shorts, Flag Belt, and Mouthpiece
NFL Flag Age Division Official Football
Picture Day will be Included this year
2026 End Of Season Participant Medal and Championship Awards
Sacramento Youth Flag Gear Bag
End Of Season BBQ Party
NFL Flag Sport Tech Jersey w/ Sponsors listed
Im currently working on Securing 2026 Sponsorship Financials for Track Suits. (Not Yet Included)
Stay Tuned for another Email Drop with Registration Officially Opening!
If you have any questions or would like to get more involved please
Email: [email protected].
Call or Text 916-247-4238
2026 NFL Flag Season, Here We Come!!!