On game day

What do I need to bring?

We'll have flag belts for everyone, but here's a last-minute reminder list of things to bring if you can.


Everyone has been real good so far about not leaving any trash on the field. Please keep that up.


Players should know


We publish the game start time. Your coach will ask you to arrive at an earlier call time. Please do that so you are ready to play at game start time.


Players are also advised to know the game rules and the conventions of their league.


While watching the game


Cheer and yell, but please don't yell at the refs for their calls. Conversely, please don't thank the refs for a particular call.


Their job is tough, and it is very intentionally not a popularity contest. We love it when you thank the refs for being there. Our refs are often very nice about answering questions about the rules from a curious spectator. So far we've tolerated general feedback from coaches to the refs ("can we get a flag check", "it seems like a lot of contact today", etc). All of this is based on mutual respect. Please don't overdo it or turn it into an argument.


Youth leagues have been known to hold teams accountable for the unsportsmanlike conduct of their fans. We don't want to be one of those leagues.


Where can we park?

Please don't park on school blacktop. We aren't allowed to do it, and the school may lock the gate by the time the game starts. Park in parking lots or on the street.

Can we practice an hour before the game?

There's usually space for that. At Wood, if there's a game before yours, the available practice space is small, but you can drill at Rittler Park next door. Lincoln always has space, but might not be open an hour before the first game. Answers vary at other venues.

What if it rains?

Most rain is playable; we usually play rain or shine.

Sometimes (like last winter) it's too wet. Sometimes the field owner cancels our field. In those cases we'll call off the game and I'll text you. We'll try to reschedule, and if we can't we'll refund.