FAIRFIELD MODIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAMS

Overview

Modified flag football is flag football with the additional safety and fun of wearing football pads.  Players wear full tackle equipment (helmet, shoulder pads and football pants).  The goal is to teach proper blocking techniques, ball handling and other football skills. Players also wear flag football belts around their waist and players pull flags off to make a “tackle.”

Why do players wear full equipment (pads) if there is no tackling?
This is not a league without contact. Tackling is not allowed; however, during the flag-pulling process players can and do hit the ground. The equipment is required for player safety.  There is also an added benefit of players getting used to playing with full pads.
 
Will the FYF modified flag team play other towns?
Yes, the Fairfield County Football League (FCFL) offers modified flag for inter-town play at the third & fourth grade level.
 
Will modified flag be offered for all grade levels?
Currently, modified flag football is only available for third and fourth grades in the FCFL.

For a better understanding of what Modified Flag looks like here is our highlight film from 2019 season!  http://www.hudl.com/video/2/95794/5e59417f5b3c870bdc1dca9f

Fairfield Youth Football provides scholarships to help qualifying children participate in the FYF Modified program. We are proud as a program to be able to help families within our community and will review each application on its own merits. Click here to learn more and submit application

2025 Fall Modified

Modified (MTF) is our fastest growing program for our 3rd and 4th grade players. Players play full pads against area towns with a flag pull still being the tackle.

Division/Schedule

Grades: 3rd & 4th

Fairfield Youth Football Provides: A certified helmet with chin strap, shoulder pads, pants,, 1 practice jersey, and two game jerseys (black and silver).

Parents Provide: A cup (athletic supporter), game socks. mouth guard and cleats.  You may also want to purchase additional performance layering for cold days.  A back up or custom mouth guard is also recommended.

Cost: $450 per player plus a $50 town fee (total $500)

Registration is now open. Scroll down for sign up

2025 Spring Modified Travel Flag Clinic

Modified (MTF) is our fastest growing program for our current 2nd and 3rd graders (rising 3rd/4th in fall).  Players play full pads against area towns with a flag pull still being the tackle.  The spring clinic will allow these ages to practice football skills and agility while getting used to wearing a helmet and shoulder pads.  These are non-contact clinics where all work is done with bags.  If your child can't get enough of football and is already looking forward to the fall season, it is a great way for them to ease into the transition of fall 2024 Modified. 

Division/Schedule

Schedule: Starting April 6th through June 8th

Sunday Nights 5:30pm-7pm @ Sturges Park Field

Spaces are limited, so please register your player as soon as possible. Once we have reached capacity, we will run a 'waitlist'.