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Flag Football for 3rd-8th Graders this Fall

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Springfield Recreation Department and Springfield Jr. Dawgs Football are excited to announce Flag Football for the Fall 2026 season! See below for details and registration!


What: Learn football basics, weekly flag football practices and games

Who: Co-ed 3rd-8th graders (as of September 2026) who live in or attend a school in Springfield

When: Mondays 9/7/26-10/26/26

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Springfield Pool Field, 44 Morrison Road

Cost: $150 per child

Includes: Jersey to keep, loaned equipment

Deadline: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Coaches: Volunteer coaches are needed! Coaches must pass a criminal background check and attend a one-time clinic sponsored by the Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council, per Township Ordinance.

Questions: Contact either the Springfield Jr. Dawgs at springfieldjrdawgsfootball@gmail.com, or Samaar Nelson, Recreation Program Coordinator, at samaar.nelson@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227.

Facebook: Follow us @springfieldnjrec and @springfield.jrdawgs


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