GO PLAY FLAG Championships
Michigan's Premier Youth Flag Football Tournament featuring the Best teams from across the Midwest.
Michigan's Premier Flag Football Tournament of the year, the Go Play Flag Championships makes it's debut this fall in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This is a age based, two-day event, designed for teams at every level who want to test their skills against some of the best competition in the Midwest.
Format at a glance:
2-Day Event | Evan Grades Saturday | Odd Grades + All Girls Divisions Sunday
2-Game Round Robin → All Teams Advance → Single-Elimination Championship
Saturday - EVEN Divisions
Boys Divisions Include: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U
Sunday - ODD Divisions + All Girl Divisions
Boys Divisions Include: 7U, 9U, 11U, & 13U
All Girls Divisions Include: 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U + HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
Teams may compete in both days. For example, a 8U team can compete in the 8U division on Sunday, and the 9U division on Sunday.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Everything you need to know to have an amazing time!
Format
Two-day championship weekend. Each tournament is a one day event. If you sign up for the boys 8U division, your team will play 2-game round robin, then advance into a single-elimination playoff with a champion crowned by the end of the day. If you would like your team to play on Sunday, you may also sign up for the 9u division and the process will be repeated.
Games & Bracket
• 2-game round robin, then single-elimination playoff (all teams advance)
• 3 games guaranteed per day
Saturday, November 7, 2026:
Boys even divisions (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U)
Sunday, November 8, 2026:
Boys Divisions Include: 7U, 9U, 11U, & 13UAll
Girls Divisions Include: 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U + HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
Teams may register for both days by entering an even division and an odd division. Teams may compete in only one division per day.
Divisions
Divisions:
Saturday - EVEN Divisions
Boys Divisions Include: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U
Sunday - ODD Divisions + All Girl Divisions
Boys Divisions Include: 7U, 9U, 11U, & 13U
All Girls Divisions Include: 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U + HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
Age cutoff: Players compete based on their age as of August 1, 2026
Rosters
Roster limits: Maximum 12 players and 3 coaches per team.
Roster submission: All rosters must be uploaded in the Zorts Player Registration system.
Player Cards required: Each player must have a Zorts Player Card, including:
A headshot (shoulders up), and
Proof of age (birth certificate, passport, or state-issued ID showing date of birth).Coach requirement: All coaches must have an active ZortsID (Coach role).
Roster deadline: Rosters must be uploaded by April 27.
Locker Room Tour
N/A
Location
The Hawk – Farmington Community Center
Address: 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
What Do We Win?
Awards
• Division champions receive championship rings
Modifications
Rules of the Game
We will use a modified version of the NFL FLAG 5v5 rulebook. Due to the time restrictions of this event, certain rule modifications may be in place (subject to change).
Tentative tournament modifications
• Two 12-minute halves
• Each team is allowed (3) 30-second timeouts per game.
• No overtime during round-robin play
• Interceptions may be returned (except on an extra point attempt)
• No “Replay of Down” rule in the 6U division
• Rushing will only be allowed in the 9U + older divisions
• Coaches must be off the field prior to the snap (exception: 6U offensive coaches may remain on the field if they are out of the play)
Bracket Play Overtime (Sudden Death)
• Coin toss determines first possession
• Ball starts at the 5-yard line, driving toward midfield
• Each team gets two plays; most yards wins
• If tied, repeat the process
• Interceptions cannot be returned in overtime
• Interception on play 1 = 0 yards total for that team (no second play)
• Interception on play 2 = 0 yards for that play; yards from play 1 still count
How Much Is It?
Team Entry: $450 per team (per division)
• Processing fees may apply at checkout
Deadline
Registration deadline: October 25, 2026 (or when a division fills—whichever comes first).
Spots are first come, first served, and divisions may sell out early.