Benefits of flex
Designed by NFL players to replicate their practice regimen, Flex focuses on technique and an understanding of the game in a limited-contact environment where blocking is allowed.
Played 7-on-7 (K/1) or 9-on-9 (2/3), Flex football is similar to flag football in that tackling is prohibited, allowing younger players to learn the concepts, skills, fundamentals, and positions in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Flex is a great precursor to tackle as it focuses on the running/passing game, blocking and pass rush.
- Cheer - 6U - $250 ($150 reg+$100 raffle)
- Cheer - U8 - $275 ($175 reg+$100 raffle)
- Cheer - U10-U14 - $385 ($285 reg+$100 raffle)
- Flex Flag - $290 ($190 reg+$100 raffle)
- Tackle Football - 2nd-8th - $375 ($275 reg+$100 raffle)
- Raffle tickets included in registration fees
- Early Bird - 4/1-4/15 - $25 off registration except Cheer 6U
- Multi-child discounts are available and auto applied at checkout
- 2 Athletes: $50 Total Discount
- 3 Athletes: $200 Total Discount ($100 reg+$100 raffle)
- 4 Athletes: $350 Total Discount ($150 reg+$200 raffle)
*Raffle Waiver: You only pay for raffle tickets for the first two athletes and only those athletes will receive raffle tickets. You will see the raffle fee when registering athlete 3 & 4 but your auto applied discounts at checkout includes the cost of the raffle so that it is offset. Total discount schedule is listed above and you may see it in full or in part across all registrations. (i.e. if you are due a $200 discount for 3 registrations you may see it as a $50 discount on one registration and $150 on another but the total discount value of $200 will still be received).
- Installment plan available
- Installment plan - initial payment of registration and final payment on May 31st for raffle tickets automatically debited from credit card.
There's an informational event at MHS Auditorium 4/25 at 6:30pm . Let us know you're coming and submit any questions you'd like answered using this Google Form
Check out our FAQ's pages to help answer questions about Cheer, Tackle Football and our new Flex Flag Football program.
- Installment plan - initial payment of registration and final payment on May 31st for raffle tickets automatically debited from credit card.
Flex FAQs
What is flex football?
Flex football is similar to flag football in that tackling is prohibited, allowing younger players to learn the concepts, skills, fundamentals, and positions in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Flex is a great progression from flag football to tackle since it focuses more on the running and passing game, as well as blocking and pass rush.
How are the teams structured?
The Flex program includes 2 teams, a Kindergarten/1st Grade team and a 2nd/3rd Grade team.
K/1 plays 7 on 7 and 2/3 plays 9 on 9 on a 40 yard field.
Our Flex teams compete against other towns in Central Mass who offer the same program.
What gear will my athlete need to play?
Flex players wear light shoulder pads, soft-shelled helmets, flags and a game jersey, all of which are provided by the Hawks.
Players must supply their own mouth guard, black shirt/shorts, water bottle and footwear (cleats recommended).
What is included with registration?
- Pre-season Jamboree Game
- 8 Regular Season Games
- Playoffs (Record Dependent)
- Equipment: Helmet, shoulder pads, jersey, flags
When and where will practices be held?
Practices are held for 60-90 minutes twice per week starting the end of July. Field will be in Milford and will be finalized by coaches closer to the start of the season.
What are the parental commitments?
Fundraising: Required to sell 10 raffle tickets ($10 each) by September 15th
Volunteering: Volunteer as needed throughout the season (Ex: Chains, Events)
Equipment: In-season care & cleaning, prompt return of equipment post season
Paperwork: Player Packet, original birth certificate (if new to program), report card and 2024 physical are required to receive equipment
When and where are games held?
Games begin mid/late August and run through the end of October and are typically held on Sundays with occasional Saturdays possible. We will play home games in Milford at Woodland Elementary School Turf and the away game schedule will be determined by CMASS held in towns across Central Mass.
What can I expect on game day?
The season runs from late July through October.
Games are ~90 minutes. 4 games are home and will be played at Woodland Elementary School Turf. Away games are based on the CMYAF game schedule and will be played in Central Massachusetts.
All players must be at games 60 minutes prior to the start for warm-ups.
Concessions and restrooms are generally available at each field.
How do I stay informed?
The Hawks program will use a combination of email and Facebook to communicate with parents.
Team Moms will communicate with your team to engage parents as needed to solicit for volunteers and share updates.
Please ensure your email address is correct in TeamLinkt.
Join the Milford Ma. Youth Football and Cheer Facebook Group and join your teams Facebook Group, if applicable.