Flag and tackle football: what a first season needs
Flag football costs almost nothing to start. Tackle leagues usually provide or rent helmets and pads.
Before the first practice
- See options on Amazon for Cleats (opens in new tab)
Cleats
Molded cleats. Check whether the league allows detachable ones.
- See options on Amazon for Mouthguard (opens in new tab)
Mouthguard
Required in most tackle leagues and many flag leagues.
Can wait, or ask first
- See options on Amazon for Flag belt for home practice (opens in new tab)
Flag belt for home practice
The league supplies game flags.
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Gloves
Optional. Some kids like them for catching.
Buying used
Don't buy a used helmet. Leagues handle helmets and their safety checks.
Find a program
Flag Football programs in Kenosha County · Football programs in Kenosha County