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?
Ths 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 Spring Modified Clinic
Modified (MTF) is our fastest growing program for our current 2nd and 3rd graders (rising 3rd/4th in fall). Players play in 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. 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 2026 Modified.
Schedule:
Sunday Nights 5:30pm-7pm @ TBD Field
Starting March 29th through June 7th (No sessions for Holidays & Spring Break on April 5th, April 12th, May 24th)
Registration is now open! Scroll down for sign ups