For The Love of The Game 2026
Football (Flag) Tournament - March 21 to March 22, 2026
Key Information
Cost
- $425.00 USD per team
- Athletes must have an active ZortsID
- Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Mar 20, 2026 11:55 PM CDT or incur a $25.00 USD late fee
- Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Jan 01, 2026
- Registration ends Mar 9, 2026 @ 11:55 PM
Required Background Checks
- Club Admin, Coach, Asst. Coach, Team Manager : Basic Package $18.00 USD
- Partnering with Protect Youth Sports
Date(s)
Location
Description
We're so excited to kick off the tournament season with For The Love of The Game! We are offering Youth Standard 5v5 with 3 Games Guaranteed (2 Pool Play/Single Elimination-EVERYONE makes playoffs). Our age cutoff is January 1, 2026. Example: If your player was 6 years old as of January 1, 2026 and turned 7 January 2, 2026 or later in 2026, then they qualify for 6U. If your player's birthday is January 1st that will be an exception to play. Example if the player turns 7 on January 1, 2026, the player can play in 6U (the player was 6 at some point during the day).
Date: March 21st (Girls Divisions play on Saturday) & March 22nd (Boys Divisions play on Sunday)
Location: Gateway Park - 4321 E 1st St., Fort Worth, TX 76117
Deadline to register is March 9th (balance must be paid in full or your team(s) will be removed)
Prizes & Awards: Half Bid/Half Off to ANY 2026 Rise Up Flag Football or IFlag event! Champion Chains, Team Ball to be signed by all players for their coach!
Plus Player of The Game for all bracket play games for winning and losing teams.
Youth Standard Rules Link: https://usaflag.org/usa-flag-football-rules. (Please read the General Rules first and then Youth Standard)
Updated Changes Rules for 2026: Jewelry-Accessories/Uniforms: Jewelry-Accessories: Must not wear any jewelry or accessories that could be a danger to the player or other players. Example: Large earrings that could be ripped out, necklaces/chains that could be a danger to the player or others. Uniforms: All jerseys must be tucked into shorts/bottoms. Shorts/bottoms must be at a modest length (not rolled up to look like swimsuit bottoms).
Divisions Offered:
Standard Boy's: 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U & 18U
Standard Girl's: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U & 18U
Preliminary Schedule: The preliminary schedule is on our Info tab of the Zorts app/URL. The schedule is subject to change dependent upon divisions filling/not filling or we could possibly add more spots or divisions.
Zorts Player & Coach Cards: ALL players and coaches must have a Zorts card. This is an annual membership from date of purchase. Coaches must have a background check completed for their Zorts Coach card.
Drafting for the Schedule: We will be drafting for the schedule. It's based on the order of how teams register, so the earlier you register, the better draft position you will be in. Here's a link to how the draft works: https://youtu.be/Fgza1WaKuHg?si=DS0H_5nyfofhit4_
We won't have a coach's meeting. All info about our event is on this registration page and also under the Zorts Info tab on the app or URL. Of course if there's anything that you don't see that you need answers to, please don't hesitate to reach out. ~ Cassie
Sport
Divisions
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Boy's 6U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 7U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 8U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 8U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 9U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 9U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 10U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 10U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 11U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 11U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 12U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 12U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 13U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 13U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 14U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 14U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 16U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 16U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Boy's 18U
- Max Athletes: 12
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Girl's 18U
- Max Athletes: 12
