ABOUT

ONTARIO ELITE FLAG

Football Ontario is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new CLUB Flag League beginning in September 2025.

This initiative is designed to provide elite-level flag football competition for CLUB athletes across the province, offering extended development opportunities while aligning with provincial and national pathways.

Divisions & Eligibility

The CLUB Flag League will be open to CLUB-level teams composed of Football Ontario-registered athletes in the following divisions (based on the 2026 competition year):

• U14: Born in 2013 or 2014
• U16: Born in 2011 or 2012
• U18: Born in 2009 or 2010

Each division will accommodate 6–10 teams, selected through local club nominations or regional tryouts.

Rosters must be submitted and verified prior to competition.

Maximum roster size of 12 athletes + 3 coaches.

Objectives

The ELITE Flag League has been developed with the following goals in mind:

• High-Performance Competition – Provide elite competition for CLUB athletes to extend their season and refine skills.
• Pathway Alignment – Ensure athletes are actively progressing toward provincial and national identification opportunities.
• Club Program Development – Support Football Ontario member clubs with structured competition and program exposure.
• Coach & Official Experience – Provide certified coaches and officials with REP-level gameplay opportunities.

   

League Format

• Four+ event days – centralized, competitive environments
• Each team plays 2+ games per event

• Certified Football Ontario officials on all fields
• Standings will be tracked throughout the season
• Division champions determined on November, 2026

• All games will follow the Football Canada Flag Football Rulebook

Rules & Governance

All games will follow the Football Canada Flag Football Rulebook to ensure consistency, safety, and national alignment.
Any rule modifications specific to age category or ELITE/CLUB level will be communicated prior to the league start.