Thursday Nights Under the Lights
Are you ready for some football?
Join the fastest growing NFL flag football organization in New England!
We are excited to announce our fast-paced 5 vs. 5 co-ed league for the 2025 outdoor summer season! With uniform pick-up, a practice/meet-and-greet day, league games, and a Division Tournament, we’re taking a complete approach to ensure players get a well-rounded and fun experience. Teams are capped at 8–9 players to maximize playing time and development. Perfect for all levels!
🏟 Location & Schedule
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Games & Practices: Held at O’Connell Field, Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Season Dates: July 25 – August 29, 2025
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Practice: Held prior to each week's game
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Exact schedule: Released 1–2 weeks before Opening Day
⚠️ Note: Game times may shift week to week. Please watch for communications and updates.
📋 What’s Included?
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Official NFL Flag reversible jersey
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Flag belt (yours to keep!)
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Guaranteed 6 practices and minimum 11 games, including regular season and a Division Tournament
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Championship rings for winners and medals for runners-up
🧒 Age Divisions – NEW FORMAT!
Due to a tighter schedule and limited field space, we’re trying something different this Summer. Instead of traditional 6U/8U/10U groupings, players will now register into one of the two categories:
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🏈 Lil’ Ballers (Ages 3 & 4) – Non-competitive, fun-focused instruction!
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🏆 Competitive Athletes (Ages 5–15) – As long as they were 14 or younger on Jan 1, 2025
After registration closes, Competitive Athletes will be sorted into balanced divisions by birthdate:
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1st Down – Youngest 25%
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2nd Down – Next youngest 25%
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3rd Down – Next oldest 25%
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4th Down – Oldest 25%
✅ This ensures age-appropriate, fair matchups while making the most of our Summer timeline!
🧠 Coaches & Draft
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We’ll host a Coaches Draft to fairly build teams—no stacking allowed!
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Volunteer coaches are critical to our success—sign up during registration!
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Resources and a coach meeting will be provided to set you up for success
🗓 Key Dates
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May 23: Summer Registration Opens
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May 23–31: Early Bird Discount in effect!
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July 11: Regular Registration Ends
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July 12+: Late registration if space allows (+$25 late fee)
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July 25, 2025: Opening Night of the Summer Season
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August 29, 2025: Lil Ballers Award Ceremony, Playoffs & Championships
All ordered gear (jerseys, flag belts, accessories) will be distributed via your coach at the Meet & Greet or Opening Night.
🧢 Bonus Gear
Additional items (shorts, sleeves, flags, etc.) are available during registration.
📢 Communication
Expect regular emails and texts with:
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Rosters
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Schedules
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Announcements
Add us to your safe senders list so you don’t miss out!
💡 A Note on “Under the Lights”
Yes, it’s called Thursday Nights Under the Lights—but not every team will actually play after sunset. Younger teams may play earlier in the evening before the lights come on. Either way, your players will still shine under the spotlight. 🌇