The Flag Football program has begun registration with a deadline of August 26^th. The program is for Kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grade West Fork Students. Registration forms and information sheets will be available at City Hall (164 N. Centennial) or can be downloaded below. All forms, along with a $25 fee, need to be returned to City Hall during regular business hours by August 26^th (drop box also available after hours). For more info email parks@westforkar.gov. or call 479-839-2342.

Information Sheet Regarding Flag Football Program

1. West Fork Flag Football signups have begun. Flag deadline Aug. 26^th.
2. Forms must be turned in by August 26^th, so that teams can be finalized and prepared to begin practice.
3. Participants must be in Kindergarten, 1^st or 2^nd Grade for the 2022/2023 school year to be eligible for Flag.
4. Participants must attend school in the West Fork School District to be eligible to play in the Flag Program. Children that live in the West Fork School District and DO NOT attend Greenland Schools may also participate. 
5. Registration fee is $25 Families with 3 or more children playing in the West Fork Flag Program will pay a maximum of $50. No Refunds unless games canceled by Parks Department.
6. Medical insurance will not be provided by the league, committee or City of West Fork. Any expenses from injuries incurred will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
7. Flag Football consist of the following cities: West Fork & Greenland. Participants will be required to travel to Greenland for away games.
8. Flag participants will be provided with flags. Shirts will be provided.
9. Sponsorships and donated items are often available to help with additional cost.  
10. Flag season will usually begin mid-September and run 5-6 weeks.
11. Flag games are typically played on Tuesday nights but could occasionally play on Mondays depending on stadium availability and weather. Game times are generally 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.
12. Practice times and days may vary. The Parks Director and Head Coach will schedule practice times. Flag typically practices one time a week. No practices on Sunday’s or Wednesday’s, unless approved by Director.

13. Flag is a fun learning program. Coaches are strongly encouraged to make participation in this program equal and to distribute the ball and get every player involved in the game.
14. There will be NO admission fee for flag.
15. Please be aware there is to be NO drinking, smoking, drugs or tobacco use on school or city property or facilities.
16. Please inform the coach and/or Director of any allergies and/or medical conditions that may be relevant to your child participating in the Flag Program.
17. Anyone interested in coaching will need to fill out the Coach’s Application and will be subject to approval by the Coaches Selection Committee. Coaching applications can be obtained at City Hall (162 N. Centennial) or by emailing the email address below. This includes Head and Assistant Coaches. Not everyone applying is guaranteed to get to coach. Previous experience and history in coaching, and otherwise, will be considered in the review process.
18. If you have questions, please contact the West Fork Parks Director. The Director can be reached via email at parks@westforkar.gov or phone at 479-839-2342.  Please give your name, child’s name, child’s age, and a description of your question when contacting the coordinator via email or phone message.