The IYFFL gives schools and youth clubs who can't afford or doesn't have the numbers to have a full contact program, the opportunity to play the next best thing: CONTACT FLAG FOOTBALL!
Contact Flag is played on a standard 120yds x 53 1/3yds football field and offers the same type of game as full-contact, but without fumbles (due to the lack of headgear) and complete wrap-up tackles.
The IYFFL offers youth the opportunity to learn football terminology, techniques and position responsibilities, but uses football as a tool to assist our youth with improving life skills such as; listening, effective/clear communication, critical thinking, self-confidence, self-respect and leadership.
The league is sponsored by the DC Divas, the Metro Officials Association, Jamie Nicholas Printing & Graphics, USA Football and is dedicated to promoting positive sportsmanship and camaraderie among players and coaches.
The IYFFL requires that all Student-athletes who participate have at least a 2.0 GPA.
Games are officiated by certified, experienced referees and played in a safe, well supervised environment.
