WELCOME TO NFL FLAG SAND WARS AT SIESTA BEACH!!
Beach flag football is an exciting variation of traditional flag football, played on sandy beaches. Beach flag football is similar to its grass-based counterpart. Players wear belts with flags hanging down from their waist, and tackles are made by pulling these flags.
The sport is extremely popular in California's Huntington Beach and New Port Beach with over 2000 players competing during their summer seasons. What better place than to play Flag Football at one of the top beaches in the country, Siesta Key Beach.
We will be hosting the very first Adults Only NFL Flag Football two day tournament coming in summer 2025. This will be a 2 day, double elimination tournament. We will run 7 fields with certified officials. NFL FLag Sand Wars is open to ALL adults, regardless of skill level. Teams must wear their own matching team jerseys or shirts. NFL Flag football flags will be provided. Complete teams consist of a minimum of 6 or a maximum of 10 players.
1. Prizes: The team crowned Champion of Siesta will receive a $2500 cash prize and a team trophy.
2. Game Format:
· Players may register as a complete Team OR as a Free Agent.
· Teams will play 5 against 5. Teams consist of a minimum of 6 or a maximum of 10 players.
· The game is played on a 25 x 40 lined field. We will run 7 lined fields. The tourney board will be updated every hour.
· Background checked and certified Officials
· Each Game lasts 30 minutes (Two 15-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime)
· Single Elimination tournament
· Games will start at 10am and run to 6pm on the South Side of Siesta Key Beach by the concession stand located between the yellow and red lifeguard towers.
· ** You must be at your field and ready to start play at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. We will start games on time.
· Teams MUST have a minimum of 5 players on the field at all times. If you do not have 5 players your team will forfeit.
· Beach Flag football in its nature is non-contact. To further demonstrate the intentions of the safety of the tournament we have clarified the tackle rule. Any tackling is a penalty. Any player who leaves his or her feet to dive at an offensive player and makes contact primarily with the elbow, forearm, head and or shoulder will constitute a tackling infraction as they knock a player down. This will not exclude a first down if it has not already been accomplished by the offense. We understand the incidental contact will happen. All contact, whether intentional or incidental, will be at the judgement of the official. All judgement calls are final.
· Awards and prizes will be handed out to the champions after the last game.
3. Registrations:
· Players may register individually as Single Players with a Team or as Free Agents who need placed on a team.
· Free Agents will be placed together on teams of seven as they become available.
· Team slots are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
· Single Players who already have complete teams will be prompted to enter your Team Name on the registration form and those players will be placed together. An approval email confirming when the required number of players has been met will be sent within 24- 48 hrs. A minimum of 6 players are required for a complete team. Maximum of 10 players per team. Teams should wear matching color shirts.
· All Teams MUST have a minimum of 5 players on the field at all times. If you do not have 5 players your team will forfeit.
· Adults are required to provide ID during registration and before game time.
PLEASE CLICK THE TOURNAMENT RULES TAB FOR DETAILED RULES REGARDING GAME PLAY AND EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
4. Communication:
· Download the free Stack Team App for live info regarding schedules, scores and weather.
· Further information regarding game day will be emailed out closer to the day of the event.
5. Check in
· Players must check in at the Check In Table set up upon entry 1 hour prior to your first game.
· Each player must have a signed waiver to participate in NLF Flag Sand Wars. Copies are available on our website and will be available at the check in table.
· A field map will be available at the check in table.
· Adults must provide ID with their date of birth.
6. Tournament Updates
· All tournament/weather updates will be posted live on the Stack Team App available in the app store.
· Download the app from the app store
· Click Find your Team/Club
· Enter NFL Sand Wars in the search bar and select it.
So, if you’re looking for a fun and active way to enjoy football on the beach this summer, come on out and join in on the tournament. Let's see who the NFL Sand Wars Champions will be!!