ABOUT

ONTARIO ELITE FLAG

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

***Please note this is a pilot program.

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. Two formats are offered – league play or tournament play.

Divisions & Eligibility

The Elite Flag League will be open to CLUB-level teams composed of Football Ontario-registered athletes in the following divisions:

2025

• U10 (Mixed): Born in 2016 or 2017 **
• U12 (Mixed): Born in 2014 or 2015 **
• U14M/F: Born in 2012 or 2013
• U16M/F: Born in 2010 or 2011
• U18M/F: Born in 2008 or 2009
  
• U19M/F: Born in 2007 **

** Sometimes offered.

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2026

• U10 (Mixed): Born in 2017 or 2018**
• U12 (Mixed): Born in 2015 or 2016**
• U14M/F: Born in 2013 or 2014
• U16M/F: Born in 2011 or 2012
• U18M/F: Born in 2009 or 2010
• U19M/F: Born in 2008**

** Sometimes offered.

Each division or tournament may accommodate 6–10 teams, selected through local club nominations or regional tryouts to represent an age group. Teams can play in only one league division and/or attend multiple tournaments.

Rosters must be submitted and verified before competition.

Maximum roster size of 15 athletes + 3 coaches. 12 athletes of this roster will dressed on game day.

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 or Tournament Format

• League Play: Four or more event days – centralized, competitive environments
• Tournament play: One, two, or three day tournaments – competitive environments
• Each team plays 2+ games per event

• Certified Football Ontario/Canada officials on all fields
• Standings will be tracked throughout the season
• All games will follow the Football Canada Flag Football Rulebook with the option to modify to 4 downs as per Football Canada adjustments at the Senior level. 

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 before the league start.

Results

• Division champions are determined after league or tournament play concludes.
• Teams will earn points towards their team’s rankings heading into the subsequent year’s provincial championship.

Pathway (under development) – League and tournament play contribute towards provincial seedings.

A full list of tournaments (not all are sanctioned under OEFL) can be found here. This a live document that is continuously updated.

Call for Executive Committee Members

Please email oghoshsw@footballontario.net to join in developing this pilot program.