2026 NCAFA Flag Football Season
The Open (boys) divisions of OU10, OU12, and OU14 play on Saturdays.
All of the girls divisions (GU12, GU14, GU16, GU20) and OU16 (boys) play on Sundays.
With our ever growing OU16 division of the past years we fully expect to offer OU19 this year (it will play on Sundays).
Divisions are determined by birth year not age when playing.
- OU10 (2017 and younger)
- OU12 and GU12 (2015, 2016)
- OU14 and GU14 (2013, 2014)
- OU16 and GU16 (2011, 2012)
- OU19 (2008-2010)
- GU20 (2007-2010)
Registration opens around Februrary 1st, if not sooner, for all participating clubs. Check out their websites for winter programs and when spring sessions begin.
2026 Flag Football Tournaments
See schedule link at top right of page.
A great website or app for flag football tournaments is www.zortssports.com. Lots of US tournaments and more and more Canadian tournaments. The link above focusses on Canadian tournaments and Football Canada, Football Ontario tournaments.
2026 Redblacks NCAFA Fall Flag
September October, Kaladar Park (2554 Kaladar Ave.), Saturday mornings. Boys and girls welcome. ages 2011-2020). This past year was the first year of this program. It was a combination of skills and games. As it grows the games part will become more official with set teams and a season of games. This past year's numbers allowed for more informal scrimmages. Registration for this program will begin in May. Click here for more info and registration.
NCAFA Winter Skills Program
Hillcrest High School, Sundays. Put on by South Ottawa Mustangs. See item below.
Football canada virtual Flag football clinic
FLag football opportunities
Flag Football Referees
-NCAFA, OWF, high school, elementary school, men's leagues
-all need refs
-pay $30 per hour if not more
-training will begin in March, April
Bell Warriors
-coaching boys or girls teams, $20 per hour
-Saturday, Sunday training April to mid May, then 2 practices weeknights, one game day (Sat or Sun) from mid May to end of June
NCAFA and South Ottawa Mustangs Winter 2026 flag skills and drills
Hillcrest High School January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 15
9am - 1pm , younger groups are first, older groups are later, sessions are 75 minutes
-boys and girls from anywhere in Ottawa area welcome (ages 2011-2020)
-great for newcomers to the game of flag football
-more experienced players will continue to develop with our great coaches
-focus on skills and drills but some great indoor game like activities too!
Click here for more info and registration
NCAFA Director of Flag Football: Rodney Moors (rodmoors12@gmail.com)
See club contacts if you have questions particular to a club.
Links:
-2025, 2026 Flag Football Tournaments
-International Federation of American Football (IFAF)
-Football Canada (FC)
-Football Ontario (FO)
-Football Canada Youtube channel (good flag football video and some referee video)
-2025 IFAF Flag Football World Championship video
-Wikipedia: 2025 IFAF Flag Football World Championship (full results)
-NCAFA Coaching Clinic video (and other Rod Moors coaching videos)
Documents:
-NCAFA Flag Football Club contacts
-NCAFA Coach Resources folder
-this contains many good docs for refs, coaches and administration, Operating Procedures, Flag Football Overview, IFAF rulebook, NCAFA coach email list
-2024 Football Canada Flag Football Rulebook (not used by NCAFA)
Spring Fling – Mavericks Flag Football 5v5 Tournament
Hello Coaches, Players, and Families,
We’re excited to officially invite you to the , taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Concordia Stinger Dome.
This event is a fast-paced, high-energy kickoff to the spring season, designed for teams looking for strong competition and a professionally run tournament that runs on time.
Tournament Details
Event: Spring Fling – 5v5 Flag Football Tournament
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Location: Concordia Stinger Dome
Age Groups: 8U to 18U
Divisions: Boys and Girls
Format: 5v5 Tournament Play
Game Length: 24-minute games
Schedule: Runs like clockwork
Rules: Canadian Flag Football rule set
Officials: Certified referees
Spots: Limited space available
Why Spring Fling
Ideal early-season competition before league play
Efficient format with minimal downtime
Strong regional teams and competitive matchups
Clear schedules, tight timing, and on-time games
Registration
Divisions are limited and will fill quickly. Register here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/
Full tournament details, schedules, and check-in procedures will be sent to registered teams closer to the event.Looking forward to a great day of football.
NCAFA FLaG Football Merch
$75
-Dome Headware Hat, $35
-order both through rodmoors12@gmail.com
