The Cranford PAL Flag Football Program is happy to announce a new partnership with the former NFL players at NATIONAL FLEX FOOTBALL (NFX). With this partnership, we are integrating their Flex Football™ program into our flag football program and creating one of the safest new sports programs in this region for your child(ren).

Flex promotes safety, progression, and player development. FlexGear™ by Rocksolid will be worn during gameplay, and will be purchased by the PAL to further enhance the safety of our kids.  The equipment will be a soft shell helmet and soft shell shoulder pads worn under their pinnies.  Increased safety equipment is a growing trend in youth sports and we are proud to be at the cutting edge of providing this for your children during the fall season.

Flex Basics:

·         9v9 game format: 3 OL,1 QB and 5 eligible vs. 2 DL, 3 LB and 4 DB's

·         Limited Contact-Blocking allowed, no tackling or head/shoulder contact. Linemen will utilize a two point stance instead of a three point stance

·         Running and passing allowed

·         Traditional point scoring and 1st downs

Flex Value:

·         Builds a foundation for properly engaging in contact before you get to tackle

·         Thrill of football without the risks of impact

·         Style of play seen in NFL practices

·         Introduces line of scrimmage for the 1st time

·         Realistic football atmosphere designed to develop football I.Q.

About the Gear:

FlexGear is the same gear trusted by 15 of your favorite NFL teams. This provides proper and safe technique development for our players.