FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: WHO CAN PLAY?
A: This program is open to boys and girls, 3 years of age - 17 years of age as of January 1, 2024.  You do not need to live in the community where the field is located to participate at that particular field.

Q: HOW ARE INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS PLACED ON TEAMS?
A: This league is designed to play with schoolmates, as well as kids from the community. Individuals are placed on teams as they register for the league. Age is also considered. 

Most teams will have 6-8 players, when possible. 

We will try to accommodate as many "Buddy Request" as we can, but we follow this procedure when forming teams to try to be as fair as possible to each player.  This is a non-contact, recreational league.  The focus for our league is to have fun, learn the game of flag football, understand and improve skills, and to build camaraderie.

Q: DO YOU ACCEPT TEAM REGISTRATIONS?
A: NO! We use the procedure explained above to form teams. 

Q: HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ON A TEAM?
A: Most teams have 6-8 players. There may be times where we need to stretch the teams as needed. 

Q: DOES THE LEAGUE SUPPLY UNIFORMS?
A: Every flag football player will receive an NFL reversible team jersey, NFL pocketless shorts and flag belt.

Q: WHO ARE THE OFFICIALS AND ARE THEY QUALIFIED?
A: Most of our referees are Florida State Athletic Association certified.  These are the same guys who you will find officiating local Pop Warner, and High School games.  Each official is trained, licensed, insured, and certified through the state.  They are very good at what they do and will call a fair game for both sides. There may be unforeseen issues such as a referee emergency and they do not show up. Such instances will require an Elite Zone team member who is trained in NFL flag football officiating to ref the game. 

Q: HOW MUCH PLAYING TIME CAN MY CHILD EXPECT?
A: All of our programs promote participation, fun, and fundamentals.  Coaches are required to fairly allocate playing time equally amongst all players on the team.  We will do our best to assure all players receive equal playing time.

Q: WHAT DO I GET FOR MY REGISTRATION FEE?
A: A full season with use of well groomed fields, certified officials, NFL reversible team jersey, pocketless shorts, flag belt and flags, interactive Web-site, organized administration, and a lot of FUN for you and your child!

Q:  ARE THERE PLAYOFFS?
A:  NO! This is a recreation league that is designed to teach the fundamentals of Flag Football.  The concept of what we are trying to teach is what's important.

Q:  WHAT TYPE OF AWARDS ARE GIVEN?
A:  Each Player will receive an individual participation award.

Q:  DO ALL FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYERS NEED MOUTH PIECES AND NON METAL-CLEATS?
A:  It is Absolutely Mandatory that all players are wearing a mouth piece and non-metal cleats before stepping on the field.  (We sell mouth pieces at the field)

Q:  HOW DO I REGISTER?
A:  You must register your child online at www.theEliteZone.org

Q:  HOW DOES THE REFUND POLICY WORK?
A:  After you register, you have until 5:00pm on your league's deadline date to send an email, fax or USPS date stamped mail to the leagues office stating that you would like to withdraw your child from the program.  You will be accessed a $40 cancellation fee AND will forfeit your child's flags and jersey.  Processing fees, if applicable, are nonrefundable.  There will be no refunds after the deadline date.