Football - Flag
Grab your cleats & flags and join us at the first annual West Michigan Flag Championship June 27th-28th during the 2026 Summer Games, in partnership with NxtGen Sports! This event is a qualifier for the 2026 AAU Jr. Olympics. Check out the page below for more information on the tournament and we hope to see you there to welcome flag football to the State Games sports lineup!
Date
June 27th-28th, 2026
Location
Byron Center Public Schools - Waddell Field
8542 Byron Center Ave SW
Bryon Center, MI 49315 (directions)
DIVISIONS
June 27th
Boys Even Age Divisions (6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U)
June 28th
Boys Odd Age Divisions (7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U)
Girls Divisions (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U)
TOURNAMENT FORMAT & RULES
5v5 Flag, 3-game minimum guaranteed
Athletes must have an active ZortsID
Coaching roles must have an active ZortsID for Coaches
Athlete's age will be based on the age that they will be on Jan 01, 2026
Click Here to view AAU Youth Flag Football Rules and Regulations
TOURNAMENT FEE
$400 per team
*Registration closes on June 14th, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
*Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Jun 20, 2026 12:00 AM EDT or incur a $25.00 USD late fee.
QUESTIONS
For flag football-related questions, contact NxtGen Sports at Info@NxtGenSports.co or 616-209-8434
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Opening Ceremony
Join us as we kick off the 2026 Summer Games at the Meijer Sports Complex on Friday, June 26th with our Opening Ceremony celebration.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.
Merchandise
The 2026 Summer Games merchandise is here! Get ready to represent at your competition and the Opening Ceremony on June 26th.
Grab your shirt today!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Meijer State Games of Michigan athletes receive a discounted hotel rate for the 2026 Summer Games. Click the button below to book your room today!
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.
STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
This event is a qualifying event for the 2026 State Games of America (SGA). State College, Pennsylvania, the home of Penn State University, is the next host for SGA 2026! The Keystone State Games, Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, and Penn State University are thrilled to welcome all of the State Games athletes from across the country to compete in Happy Valley, PA.
Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2026
