A Note from the PYFFL Board of Directors
Dear PYFFL Families,
Now that registration for the 2026 season has concluded, we want to take a moment to speak directly with our community.
First, thank you.
Because of your passion for flag football and your commitment to this league, we will once again have over 750 players this season. That number is something we are incredibly proud of. It reflects years of steady growth, long hours behind the scenes, and a shared commitment to building something special for kids across our area.
We broke several league registration records over the past week. Four out of every five players from a year ago have signed up to return, with nearly all of them taking advantage of our early registration period, which has proven to be very successful.
At the same time, we know the outcome of registration was frustrating for some families.
Several divisions reached capacity quickly, and in some cases, both roster spots and waitlists filled. We understand how disappointing that can be, especially for families hoping to join the league this season.
We want to be clear and transparent about why this happens.
PYFFL is an independent, parent-run, non-profit league. Every aspect of the league is organized by volunteers who dedicate a tremendous amount of time and energy to make this possible.
Our board members are volunteers.
Our coaches are volunteers.
The people lining fields, organizing equipment, coordinating schedules, and managing game days are all volunteers.
We continue to push ourselves to grow each year. We have added teams, expanded divisions, and increased overall capacity consistently over time.
But there are limits.
There are only so many fields available.
Only so many practice slots.
Only so many referees and scorekeepers.
Only so many hours in a weekend.
And just as importantly, there is a standard of player experience that we are committed to maintaining. We have done a really good job in this area and would put our league up against any other in the region.
Please know this: we do not take turning players away lightly.
We understand what this league means to families and we genuinely wish we had the capacity to accommodate everyone who wants to participate.
We will continue to look for ways to grow responsibly, including exploring opportunities to expand into other local South Shore communities. We will continue to evaluate our structure, our resources, and where additional capacity may be possible. That work is ongoing, just as it has been for the past 14 years.
But we will always balance growth with quality, safety, and the experience we promise to every player on the field.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your continued support.
And thank you for being part of what makes PYFFL so special.
Sincerely,
The PYFFL Board of Directors
