New Canaan Flag Football League one week from starting camp

The New Canaan Flag Football League combines begin Monday, Aug. 20 and run through Thursday, Aug. 23 from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. at Waveny Park. This is a clinic along with player evaluations, free to all registered players.

Games are played on the synthetic turf field by the Waveny Water Tower on Saturdays. Practices are during the week and are run by volunteer coaches. The start of regular season is Aug. 31.

The league has a division for ages 9-11 and a division for ages 12-14.

The program is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field.

Jerseys are licensed NFL logo apparel with selected NFL teams in each of the age divisions.

For more information, visit www.ncffl.info.