Welcome to First Baptist Athletics - 2025 Fall Flag Football!

The First Baptist Athletics Flag Football program is designed for players of all skill levels. Our goal is to teach flag football in an environment that emphasizes fun and competition without sacrificing good sportsmanship and respect for others. All practices and games will be held on the outdoor soccer fields at First Baptist Athletics at 8710 N. College Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Age Divisions
Flag Football divisions are offered for both boys and girls from ages 5 to 13, based on the participant's age as of August 1.

Games Schedules
Game schedules will be shared after the season begins.

Practices and Games
All divisions will have one practice during the week of September 22 and a second practice on Saturday, September 27. Practices the week of September 29 prior to their first game on Saturday October 4. Weeknight games will take the place of practices starting the week of October 20. The season will conclude on Saturday, November 8, giving each team 8 games for the season. (No weeknight games the week of November 3 due to daylight savings).

All Flag Football activities will take place on the FBA soccer fields.

Cost
The cost per participant for the season is $150 for all divisions. A $25 late fee for registration will be charged starting on September 15.

Scholarships are available for any family needing support with registration costs through the Indianapolis Colts Irsay Family Football Development Fund. Email [email protected] to inquire.

Equipment/Supplies
Participants should bring a water bottle and wear cleats/ tennis shoes, socks, shorts (or sweatpants), mouthpiece, and t-shirts to practices and games. First Baptist Athletics will provide a game jersey and individual set of flags (player keeps).

FBA Flag Football Rules

Rules Overview

Indianapolis Colts Irsay Family Football Development Fund
Thanks to a gift from the Indianapolis Colts, scholarships for registration and equipment are available through the Indianapolis Colts Irsay Family Football Development Fund. Email [email protected] to inquire. 

Volunteer coaches are needed for every team. Please consider volunteering as a head coach or assistant coach when registering your child. A criminal background check is required for all coaches.

Head Coaches are asked to attend a coaches meeting before the season starts and will receive rosters, team schedules, and uniforms. Coaches will lead drills at practices and oversee game activities.

Assistant Coaches lend a significant helping hand to head coaches at practices and games.