2020 Next Level Flag Football Season - Novato Location
Welcome to the 2nd season of Next Level Flag Football in Novato! With a successful opening campaign for the 2019 season, we are back and going bigger/better for 2020! General Registration is now open for non-returning and/or new participants.
For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Flag Football location in Novato, please review the information below prior to registration!
General Overview of League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level season in Novato will run from early January through early March with 10 program dates over the program schedule.
- Game Dates: Most games are on Sundays - check the schedule below for details!
- Grade Based Organization: Next Level is a grade-based organization, players play in their designated grade level.
- Practices/Game Schedule: All practices and games are on the SAME DAY - parents need only allocate a 2-hour window of availability each week for their child's involvement in the program. Practice hours take place immediately prior to a participant's scheduled game time.
- Game Play: Each Next Level game is 5 versus 5 in a non-contact environment. Field length is 40-yard long - up to 4 games operate simultaneously on the same regulation football field.
- Student Mentor Coaches: All teams are assigned a High School (or local area high school) student-athlete as a Head Coach/Mentor. Parent volunteers are to ASSIST our student-athletes and ENABLE them in their role as the head coach of their respective team(s). The interactions and expectations of the Student Coach and Parent Volunteer Coaches are governed within the Next Level Rule Book.
- Team Roster Size: Teams are comprised of 10-12 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Season Fees: $275.00. 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 Pack: During registration, participants have the option to purchase additional 'Player Pack(s)' during check out. There are 3 Player Pack levels which users may add to their base league fees for the 2019 season. All Player Pack shirts and hoodies will be shipped with the participants last name printed on the back. Items will be shipped directly to the home starting in late August/early September for early registrants. Sizing verification will be send during late summer via email prior to production and shipping!
- Base Player Pack: $35.00 - Nike Long Sleeve Dri-Fit shirt (gray) with white Next Level 'Savage' logo, player last name in white.
- Pro Player Pack: $55.00 - Nike Team Hoodie (anthracite) with white Next Level 'Savage' logo, player last name in white.
- Baller Player Pack: $75.00 - Nike Team Hoodie (anthracite) with white Next Level 'Savage' logo and player last name in white and pack exclusive Next Level Player Bag from Nike (only available through Player Pack purchases!).
Site Logistics & Schedule
Practices and games will be played under all conditions unless noted otherwise due to extreme weather or other issues. Throughout the season, any changes to the 2020 Season Schedule will be made with appropriate lead time yet our aim is to maintain a consistent and predictable schedule for all grade levels and subsequent teams.
Practice & Game Times
- K/1st Grade - 8:30 AM Practice/9:00 AM Game
- 2nd Grade - 10:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
- 3rd Grade - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game
- 4th Grade - 11:00 AM Practice/12:00 PM Game
- 5th Grade - 10:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
- 6th/7th Grade - 9:00 AM Practice/10:00 AM Game
(12/17/2019 Note): Practice and Game times are FINAL! Games dates will be split between Novato High School and San Marin High School
Game Schedule
| Week 1 | Sunday, January 12th (Scrimmage Week) @ San Marin High School |
| Week 2 | Sunday, January 19th @ San Marin High School |
| Week 3 | Sunday, January 26th @ San Marin High School |
| Week 4 | Sunday, February 2nd (SuperBowl Weekend) @ San Marin High School |
| Week 5 | Sunday, February 9th @ San Marin High School |
| Week 6 | Sunday, February 16th @ Novato High School |
| Week 7 | Sunday, February 23rd @ Novato High School |
| Week 8 | Sunday, March 1st @ Novato High School |
| Week 9 | Sunday, March 8th (Playoff Weekend 1) @ Novato High School |
| Week 10 | Sunday, March 15th (Championship Weekend) @ Novato High School |
All teams will play games through the entire 10-week program schedule regardless of their seeding in the Playoff Weeks.
Additional Information
The Next Level Winter Flag Football program seeks to foster an environment to teach and instruct the principles and techniques of flag football in a safe environment. We encourage all prospective participants to enter at their comfort level and grow their individual skills at their own pace throughout the season. Both male and female participants are welcome! All teams will have a student-athlete assigned as the Head Coach of their team. Student Coaches will be responsible to be the Offensive Play Caller for their team while any Adult Volunteer Coach will be enabled to manage the Defense Play Calls and assist the Student Coach with rotations from the sideline.
For our parents, we seek to keep your weekends free of tangled schedules. Team practice times will occur on the same day as your games, always one hour prior to game time. Practices scheduled outside of this time period (during any day other than game-day) are at the discretion of both the parents and the coaches yet are outside of the Next Level structure and not supported by Next Level Sports.
- No prior flag football experience is required to participant in the Next Level Flag Football Program.
- All flag football equipment will be provided.
- It is suggested that all players wear cleats or athletic shoes.
- Uniforms are included in the league registration fees, inclusive of home delivery of your uniform (for all registrations received before Dec. 15th).
- Our program is community-based, teams are formalized by schoolmates, buddy lists, and friends where possible.
- All teams will be assigned a Student Mentor Coach from a represented high school or college.
We strive to strike an ideal balance between healthy competition and player/character development. Next Level is always a 'one trophy' league as we believe that recognition for participation is not an effective means of helping develop young athletes. In fact, we believe that many of life's best lessons are learned through struggle, achievement, success and of course disappointment. We strive to foster competition yet to also find balance in the ever-changing world of youth sports.
Site Director: Travis Brackett