U9 Flag

Novice Flag

Our Novice Program is for our youngest players interested in learning football.

Who can play?

U9 FLAG FOOTBALL (NOVICE) (NON-CONTACT)

Players turning 6-8 in the calendar year (Note: 8-year-olds may elect to play Atom Tackle U11)

It is a program for beginners. Here are some specific details about the Novice Program.

• The Novice Program is open for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 in that calendar year.
• Novice teams play Flag Football - No contact
• Novice team plays 5 on 5. Each season, we'll have multiple Novice Teams based on the number of registrations.  Novices focus on developing skills and falling in love with football. 
• Novice Teams use the Wilson K2 Ball size. This is the same ball used at the youngest organized competitive level of the game, ideal for ages 6-9.
• Gameplay is set up on a quarter of the football field.
• Games are scheduled at locations in Edmonton and surrounding communities (Sherwood Park, St.Albert, Ft.Sask etc.)

One weekend game and one to two practices per week (TBD each season) and will remain that night throughout the season.

The Novice Program begins mid-August, with league games starting after the Labour Day weekend and wraps up mid-October.

Practices begin August 17, 2026

Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 7 pm in the South end zone at Larry Olexiuk Field.

Games will be played on Sunday afternoons.

August 30, 2026 - Division-Wide Season Kick-Off Jamboree in Spruce Grove

September 6, 2026 - Game Week #1

September 13, 2026 - Game Week #2

September 20, 2026 - Game Week #3

September 27, 2026 - Game Week #4

October 4, 2026 - Game Week #5

October 18, 2026 - Game week #6 (Last Game Week with 2 Games scheduled for this day)

NOTE: If any games are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, make-up games may occur on October 11, 2026.