Registration open for Melrose Rec. Fall Flag Football

The Melrose Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for its Flag Football League kicking off this September.

Due to limited space, the Recreation Department recommends families register their children as soon as possible.

To register, visit: cityofmelrose.org/recreation or contact the Recreation office at 781-979-4179.

There are three separate grade groups: K-2^nd; 3^rd-4^th and 5^th-6^th.

Registration deadline is Aug. 1. There will be a waitlist once each league is full. The cost is $115 for K-2 and $136 for 3-6.

The 3^rd-4^th and 5^th-6^th leagues focus on socialization, playing skills, teamwork and basic game strategies. All practices and games will take place on Saturday afternoons on the Cabbage Patch Field and Fred Green Field. Players will have a 30-minute team practice immediately leading into their team game of two halves of 20 minutes running time. Each game will be staffed with referees. Each player will receive their own game jersey. Players will need to supply their own mouthpiece.

The K-2^nd grade program is designed to introduce kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students to flag football. The program focuses on fundamentals, socialization, and skill building. Students will have a 30-minute skills and drills session which will be followed with 20 minutes of fun team activities and team scrimmages. Volunteer head and assistant coaches will run the practices.