2025 Next Level Flag Football Season - Merced High School
Welcome to the 3rd season of Next Level Flag Football in Merced at Merced High School! We are excited to get things rolling with your Merced Bears!
General Registration is now open for all participants!
For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Flag Football location at Merced High School, please review the information below prior to registration!
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Flag Football season at Merced High School will run with 9 program dates over the program schedule.
- Game Dates: All games are on Saturdays - check the schedule below for details!
- Team Roster Size: Teams are comprised of 10 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Season Fees: $225.00 - Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom jersey, shorts, use of flags, and other equipment/offerings.
- Uniform Delivery: All season uniforms will be shipped to a participant's home (or provided shipping address). Delivery will occur via USPS and a valid USPS delivery location is required. Participants must keep their shipping addresses up to date for proper delivery. Replacement uniforms will be at the cost of the participant should inaccurate addresses be provided at the time of production.
- Optional Player Packs: During the registration process, participants have the option to purchase additional Player Packs upon check out. For the 2025 Next Level Flag Football season, 5 options are available for purchase (see below). Player Pack costs will be added to the base league registration fees at check out. All Player Pack merchandise will be shipped with your participant's Next Level Flag Football uniform - unless otherwise communicated from our team. Sizing verification will be sent via email as your season uniform heads into production!
- Receiver Gloves - $40.00: Nike Football Receiver Gloves.
- Base Player Pack - $40.00: Nike Player Long Sleeve Shirt featuring the Next Level Player Logo on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Pro Player Pack - $60.00: Nike Player Hoodie featuring the Next Level Player Logo on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Performance Pack - $65.00: One pair each: 3/4 Compression Tights (White), Short Sleeve Compression Shirt (White).
- Baller Player Pack - $185.00: Nike Receiver Gloves, Nike Player Hoodie, Nike Player Long Sleeve Shirt, and the Compression Pack all in one!
Practice & Game Times
- Kindergarten/1st Grade - 9:00 AM Practice/10:00 AM Game
- 2nd Grade - 10:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
- 3rd Grade - 11:00 AM Practice/12:00 PM Game
- 4th Grade - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game
- 5th Grade - 1:00 PM Practice/2:00 PM Game
- 6th/7th Grade - 2:00 PM Practice/3:00 PM Game
The schedule may be subject to change.
Game Schedule
Week 1 | Saturday, January 11th |
Week 2 | Saturday, January 18th |
Week 3 | Saturday, January 25th |
Week 4 | Saturday, February 1st |
Week 5 | Saturday, February 8th (Super Bowl Weekend) |
Week 6 | Saturday, February 15th |
Week 7 | Saturday, February 22nd |
Week 8 | Saturday, March 1st (Playoffs) |
Week 9 | Saturday, March 8th (Championship Weekend) |
All teams will play games through the entire 9-week program schedule regardless of their seeding in the Playoff Weeks.
General Program Operation and Additional Information
Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level Flag Football program - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW
Site Director: Rob Scheidt
Rob Scheidt is the winningest coach in Merced High Football History. He has been at Merced High School for 26 years and will enter into his 210th season in the fall of 2022. Coach Scheidt is longest tenured Head Football Coach in Merced Union High School District history. His tenure, has included
many great highlights including nine conference championships, two section runner-up, five semi-final appearances. Coach Scheidt’s 27th year will include the opening of Cathie Hostetler Stadium on the campus of Merced High School. For the first time, Merced High School will have an on-campus home.
Coach Scheidt is married to Sandy Scheidt and has three children Sam, Georgia, and Seth. Coach Scheidt is also very involved in campus life as he serves as leader for YoungLife and also is very active at
Gateway Community Church.