Lions

NFL FLAG Regional Tournament

 

 

DETROIT, MI  |  April 27, 2024

 

The NFL FLAG Detroit Lions Regional Tournament was the 7th event of the 2024 NFL FLAG Regional Tournament spring series.

 

Congratulations to the following division winners!

 

  • 9u - YYFFA Penguins
  • 9uRec -  BRAVE Performance 
  • 11u - NWO Rockets 
  • 11uRec - Majestic Storm
  • 11uG - BRAVE Performance
  • 13u - WHOH Detroit Elite
  • 13uRec - BRAVE Performance
  • 13uG - VA Hurricanes
  • 15u - Flight Zone Panthers
  • 15uG - PFFL Ladies of Steel Red
  • 18uG - Athena Warriors

LIONS | Regional Tournament

Location

Registration Information

  • Early Bird Begins: Feb 9 - Mar 15, 2024  |  $375
  • Late Registration: Mar 16 - Apr 12, 2024  |  $475

Divisions

  • From 9u to 18uG, click here for a complete list of age ranges and divisions. 

Prizes and Awards

  • Learn more about championships, prizes and awards here  

NFL FLAG Championships

 

Divisions

This is a 5 v 5 NFL FLAG non-contact, version of flag football. Each roster may hold 10 players and a maximum of two coaches. 

January 1st Age Cutoff 

  • 9u  
    • Birthyear 2014 or younger 
  • 9u REC 
    • Birthyear 2014 or younger 
  • 11u Girls  
    • Birthyear 2012 or younger 
  • 11u  
    • Birthyear 2012 or younger 
  • 11u REC 
    • Birthyear 2012 or younger 
  • 13u Girls  
    • Birthyear 2010 or younger 
  • 13u 
    • Birthyear 2010 or younger 
  • 13u REC 
    • Birthyear 2010 or younger 
  • 15u Girls 
    • Birthyear 2008 or younger 
  • 15u  
    • Birthyear 2008 or younger 
  • 18u Girls  
    • Birthyear 2005 or younger 

 

EVENT FORMAT

 

A Recreation Team must be a Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, JCC (Jewish Community Center), PAL (Police Athletic League), or a Park and Recreation NFL FLAG Program. We will also allow a full team from an NFL FLAG League to participate in the Rec division. This roster may not be adjusted from league play and must be confirmed with your League Organizer to register. All Star teams and combined rosters are prohibited. Violation of this rule could result in disqualification of tournament play and championship play for the remainder of the calendar season. 

NFL FLAG Tournament Rulebook will be used.  

  • All teams will be put into a Pool Play Format. 
  • Every team is guaranteed a minimum of (3) three pool play games. 
  • The TOP 50% teams from Pool Play in each division will advance to a single elimination playoff bracket. 

All teams will be reseeded according to the following criteria for bracket play: Least Games Lost, Most games Won, Head-to-Head Record (2 teams only), Points Against, Points For, Coin Toss. 

2024 Spring Regionals will feature 13 total tournaments feeding into the NFL FLAG Championships. (10 Regionals and 3 Super Regionals)  

NFL FLAG Tournaments are for athletes who participate in an active NFL FLAG league ONLY and will kick off April of 2024. Tournaments will consist of NFL FLAG Super Regionals and NFL FLAG Regionals. Super Regionals will have OPEN Borders for any official NFL FLAG League across the country to participate. NFL FLAG League Guidelines apply. The Super Regionals of 2024 will be in Kansas City, Detroit (NFL Draft), and Cleveland. NFL FLAG Regionals will take place across the country throughout the year. All NFL FLAG Regionals will be for Official NFL FLAG Leagues and adhere to the regional border restrictions. 

The only way to qualify for the NFL FLAG Championships is by winning a Regional or Super Regional Tournament. Qualified teams will receive a Full Bid entry to NFL FLAG Championships. Once a team qualifies, the entire roster and Head Coach is FINAL. Edits may not be made to the rosters for the NFL FLAG Championships. Qualified players are ineligible to attend any other Regional Tournament in any division. Qualified teams are not permitted to change age divisions for the NFL FLAG Championships at Pro Bowl Games.  

Stay and Play Event

All reservations must be made through the official housing booking link or through a custom team/club booking link provided by Team Travel Source to your housing contact.

Exemption: Teams within a 75 mile radius of event venue. (This is the only exemption that is approved)

 

502.354.9103  |  info@TeamTravelSource.com  |  www.TeamTravelSource.com 

FAQs

 

Have questions? We've got answers! Tournament rules, age verification, refund policies, championship information and more are all available in the FAQ section for Regional Tournaments. 

 

 

Prizes & Awards

1st place winners: Every player receives a Regional Tournament custom ring, a free bid to the NFL FLAG Championships and more!

At every regional tournament, teams who win their age division will also win a free bid to the NFL FLAG Championships, where they will compete against the best of the best across the country! Teams will receive custom NFL FLAG Pro Bowl jerseys, NFL FLAG swag, and much more!

 

 

TRAINED OFFICIALS

Tournament officials must have 2 or more years of experience officiation NFL FLAG at the competitive level. They are also required to attend a yearly Zoom training covering game management, rule interpretation, field mechanics, penalties, and enforcement.

For questions about our rules please email asktheofficial@nflfag2020.com

 

Get In Touch

Email: events@rcxsports.com   |   Phone: 1-844-940-1005

Customer Service is available Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm EST

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