NFL FLAG OFFICIATING

Do you want to expand your skills in football officiating?

Be the reason why your local NFL Flag league or NFL Flag Tournament is a success.

If you have a passion for the game and want to be involved in inspiring young athletes, officiating in an NFL FLAG league is the perfect decision. Give back to your community, form new relationships with officials and coaches, and join in on the fun! 

The overarching goal of NFL FLAG is to deliver an excellent experience for league operators, coaches, and families on a national and local level.

Spring 2026 Rulebook and Tournament Guidelines


NFL FLAG OFFICIATING DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM COMING SOON

NFL FLAG is proud to announce a new partnership with RefQuest (RQ+) to launch a national officiating development platform designed to recruit, train, certify, and connect flag football referees with leagues across the country.

Through this collaboration, RCX Sports and RQ+ will help strengthen the infrastructure of NFL FLAG, the nation’s largest youth flag football program, by expanding access to referee education, certification, and officiating opportunities.

This platform will also help leagues more efficiently staff games and tournaments by connecting them with trained and certified officials.

More details, including how NFL FLAG League Operators and Officials can join the platform, will be shared in the coming weeks.

For any questions related to this transition please reach out to AskTheOfficial@rcxsports.com.

Ask the Official

We want to make understanding the rules as easy as possible, so we’re offering an outlet for ALL questions and suggestions pertaining to the NFL FLAG rulebook. Email us at AskTheOfficial@rcxsports.com and our team will respond as soon as possible.

Refer an Official for NFL FLAG Tournaments

Officials are an important part of NFL FLAG. To make sure each game operates smoothly and fairly, there are some key skills and attributes each NFL FLAG official should be: 

  • In tip-top shape. A lot of running goes into officiating so it’ll help if you are physically fit 

  • Cool, calm and collected. The ability to operate in high-pressure situations and maintain a level-headed attitude is essential.  

  • Knowledgeable of the rules and referee signals—which we help teach. 

  • Able to deal with players, parents and coaches all at once. Having these people skills helps manage the flow of each game.  

If you know any officials who fit these criteria, please share their information with us!


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NFL FLAG is partnering with RefQuest (RQ+) to launch a national officiating training and certification platform. More details coming soon.

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An outlet for all questions and suggestions pertaining to the NFL FLAG rulebook.

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If you know any officials who fit our criteria, share their info with us!