ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — The St. Mary’s County Youth Sports (SMCYS) NFL Flag Football League, one of the largest flag football leagues in the United States, is now accepting registrations for the 2025 Spring Season. The organization is dedicated to fostering the principles of fair play, good sportsmanship, competitive spirit, tolerance, and friendship among the youth in the community. SMCYS offers opportunities for participation and competition across all communities in St. Mary’s County.
Registration Details
Registration is open for the 2025 Spring Season in the following leagues:
The league offers two seasons annually—Spring and Fall—providing recreational, competitive, and specialized flag football experiences for youth aged 4-15.
The league fees are as follows:
- Recreational Flag Football League: $170, with a head coach discount of $85.
- Elite Flag Football League: $170, with a head coach discount of $85.
- All-Girls Flag Football League: $130, with a head coach discount of $65.
Registration fees cover mouthguards, jerseys, league insurance, operational overhead, and participation in St. Mary’s Parks and Recreation programs. A late registration fee of $190 applies from February 10-15, 2025. All registrations close on February 15, 2025, and no refunds will be issued after March 1, 2025. The STMYFFL is a co-ed league, with divisions organized by age as of March 1, 2025—4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15 years old.
League Structure and Operations: The league uses a blind draft for player assignments, ensuring a fair and competitive environment. Only the head coaches receive a discount on registration. There are no special accommodations, such as carpooling requests or team preferences. Practice locations vary by region: North (Mechanicsville area), Central (Leonardtown/Lexington Park area), and South (Ridge/St. Mary’s City area). Head coaches may select one assistant coach’s child to be on their roster and receive a field permit, allowing for scheduling flexibility.
Practice sessions are held two to four days a week, lasting one to one and a half hours. The practice schedule is determined by the head coach, and all games take place at Fifth District Park on Saturdays. If a game is rained out, it will be rescheduled for the immediate Sunday at the same time and location. If the Sunday game is also canceled, the game will be rescheduled for the following week.
Important Dates for Parents:
- December 1: Online registration opens
- February 10-15: Late Registration period
- February 15: All registration ends
- March 14-16: Coaches contact parents
- March 17: Practices may start
- March 29: Opening Day
- April 19: Picture Day
- April 26: Family Fun Day
- May 17: Regular season ends
- May 26: Memorial Day—no games
- May 31: Playoffs/Championship
- June 7: Super Bowl
Elite and All-Girls Flag Football Leagues: The Elite League and All-Girls League will feature a tournament-style 5v5 format, allowing teams to qualify for NFL Flag-organized tournaments. The Elite League is a faster, more competitive version of flag football, providing a more athletic and intense playing environment.
For more information and updates, visit www.smcys.org or contact the league at STMYFFL@gmail.com.
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