British Columbia Adult Flag Football
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Our Mission


Inspiring Excellence, Nurturing Youth

At the BC Adult Flag Football League, our mission is to foster a community where passion for flag football thrives within an environment of fairness, respect, and elevated competition. We are dedicated to providing adult players across British Columbia with a platform where sportsmanship, teamwork, and athletic excellence converge, creating an exciting and inclusive atmosphere for all involved.

We are committed to ensuring that our league operates under the highest standards of fair play and competitive integrity. Our focus is not only on the thrill of the game but also on the development of each player's skills, fitness, and understanding of flag football. We believe that a well-structured, respectful, and competitive environment can significantly enhance the experience for our players, officials, and spectators.

Central to our mission is the goal of giving back to our community. A substantial portion of our proceeds is dedicated to funding youth football programs across the province. We strive to make the sport more accessible and enjoyable for young athletes, offering them opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed both on and off the field. By investing in youth football, we are nurturing the next generation of athletes and instilling in them the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

In the BC Adult Flag Football League, we are more than just a league; we are a community united by a love for the game and a commitment to positively impacting the lives of young football enthusiasts. Our vision is to create a legacy of sporting excellence and community contribution that echoes far beyond the field, ensuring a vibrant future for flag football in British Columbia.

DIVISIONS

The BCAFFL is comprised of three adult divisions.
  • Women's 5v5
  • Men's 5v5
  • Coed 7v7

SEASONS

The BCAFFL conducts play in the spring and in the fall. Spring teams playing in the 5v5 divisions compete to represent BC at the Football Canada Senior Nationals. Fall 5v5 teams compete for a chance to represent BC at an international tournament.
Coed 7v7 teams compete throughout the season to become provincial champions. There is no coed national championship as of yet. 
Spring season runs from the middle of March to the beginning of June. Fall season starts at the beginning of September and runs until the middle of November. 

SUPPORT

The BCAFFL is supported by the BC Provicial Sports Organization (PSO) the BCPFA (British Columbia Provincial Football Association) and by Football Canada. Our rule books and code of ethics are adapted from the Football Canada Amateur Rule Book for 5v5 and 7v7 Flag Football. 

Women's & Men's 5v5

Rosters:
  • Minimum roster of 10
  • Maximum roster of 15

*You may make additions and subtractions to your roster throughout the season but, rosters will be frozen with 2 weeks of play remaining. At that point, no moves can be made. No players can be added during playoffs. All players must have at least 3 games played during the regular season.
* BCAFFL ROSTER RULES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT CANADA SENIOR NATIONALS * 

Fees:

  • Each player is responsible for paying their own fee for the season. Players with outstanding fees will not be eligible for game play. 

Waivers:

  • All players are required to complete the season waiver form upon registering. No player is permitted to take part in any game play without registering with a team in advance of any league scheduled game. 

Coed 7v7

Rosters:
  • Minimum roster of 10
  • Maximum roster of 20
  • Teams must field a minimum of 3 women at all times. 

*You may make additions and subtractions to your roster throughout the season but, rosters will be frozen with 2 weeks of play remaining. At that point, no moves can be made. No players can be added during playoffs. All players must have at least 3 games played during the regular season.

Fees:

  • Each team captain/organizer is responsible for paying to the league, their team fee for the season in full by the required deadline. Teams with outstanding fees will not be eligible for game play and may face penalty or forfeit. 

Waivers:

  • All players are required to complete the season waiver form upon registering. No player is permitted to take part in any game play without registering with a team in advance of any league scheduled game. 

EQUIPMENT

Required:

Cleats (Non metal studs)

  • Mouthguard
  • Shorts or pants without pockets (zip up is fine) 
  • Flags (Not provided by the league) MUST MEET LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS
  • Team jersey (Not provided by the league)


Recommended:

  • Gloves
  • Soft shell head protection


 FLAG REQUIREMENT MINIMUM

  • Flag size: 2" W x 17-1/4" L 
  • Popper style (No velcro or tuck-in flag permitted)