GIRLS SPRING ELITE 2026
This is the league we’ve been waiting for! Next-level football for next-level players. Warm weather means more fire to the fuel for our Girls Elite League this spring!
While well within our values, Girls Elite is “more serious” than our Rec League. We have concentrated practices, intricate schemes and - generally speaking - we ask a lot of our players.
Our dream is to make this the premier Flag Football League for highly-skilled Girls, and we believe we’re on that path.
We also have a lot of fun. Coming off of Winter Girls Elite ‘25 - which was a HUGE success - we’re prepared to make Girls Spring Elite 2026 the best Elite season yet.
Please reach out to sophie@flagstarfootball.com with any questions and let’s ball!
*PLAYING TIME IS NOT EQUAL IN ELITE and touches will not be evenly distributed. You earn your time on the field in Elite.*
SPRING GIRLS ELITE QUICK HITTERS:
Age Groups: 4th-6th grade, 7th-9th grade
Team Locations: Bethesda, NW DC, Capitol Hill, McLean
The PROPOSED schedule is as follows:
*exact times and locations TBD*
Practices: Starts the week of March 23rd.
Cap Hill: Tuesday 5:00-6:15pm @ the Fields at RFK
Bethesda: Saturday 10:00-11:30am @ Meadowbrook, Monday 4:15-5:30pm @ Meadowbrook
NW: Wednesday 4:15-5:30pm @ Alice Deal MS
McLean: Thursday 5:00-6:15pm @ local McLean field
Group Training: Optional - starts the week of March 23rd. We will hold an all-girls skills session to get some extra work in. All girls players are welcome to attend.
Bethesda: Saturday 2:00pm-3:30pm @ Location TBD
McLean: Saturday 10:00-11:30am @ local McLean field
ALL LOCATIONS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SEE TRYOUT INFORMATION BELOW.
Games: March 29th-May 17th. OFF April 5th. Weather make-up: May 31st.
Sundays @ Alice Deal MS
TIMES: TBD
FIRST SCRIMMAGE: March 29th
OFF: April 5th
Game 1: April 12th
Game 2: April 19th
Game 3: April 26th
Game 4: May 3rd
Game 5: May 10th
Playoff Game: May 17th
Cost:
$400
Full Scholarships & Financial Aid Available—Apply Here
**RETURNING ELITE PLAYERS & PARENT-ORGANIZED TEAMS MUST COMPLETE THE ABOVE FORMS BEFORE JANUARY 16TH, 2026.
TRYOUT INFORMATION
Here are the dates for Spring Elite Tryouts:
NW DC #1: Saturday, January 10th @ Jackson-Reed HS 3:30-4:30pm
NW DC #2: Saturday, January 17th @ Jackson-Reed HS 3:30-4:30pm
NW DC #3: Sunday, February 1st @ Alice Deal MS 2:30-3:30pm
Bethesda #1: Saturday, January 24th @ Meadowbrook Local Park 11:45am-12:45pm
Bethesda #2: Saturday, January 31st @ Meadowbrook Local Park 11:45am-12:45pm
Cap Hill #1: Tuesday, January 13th @ the Fields at FK Field 3 (6:30-7:30pm)
Cap Hill #2: Tuesday, January 20th @ the Fields at RFK Field 3 (6:30-7:30pm)
McLean #1: Saturday, January 17th @ Langley HS 10:00-11:00am
McLean #2: Saturday, January 24th @ Langley HS 10:00-11:00am
REMINDERS:
Winter 25/26 Elite Players do not need to attend a tryout. Complete the Returning Elite Players form.
New players only need to attend one tryout. Complete the Tryout Interest form.
Tryout results & rosters will be sent via email on February 9th.
PRACTICE PLAYERS:
Players who attend a tryout but are not selected for the initial game-day roster will be offered a Practice Player role. Practice Players are invited to participate in weekly team practices and group training sessions focused on skill development, speed, and overall game knowledge. As players grow and progress, coaches may invite Practice Players to join the game-day roster when they feel the player is ready.
FAQs
My child loves football, but isn’t the best player on her team, is it worth trying out?
Absolutely. When we make the teams, we account for how hard the player will work in practice, how much a team player they’ll be, and how much they really want to be there.
How will the practices be different than our regular flag star team?
The practices will be run more like a “traditional” football practice. Teams will work on individual position work, learning plays, running plays against a “scout team” and of course, conditioning. Games will be played on Sundays.
Who are the coaches?
Each team will be assigned one of our best Flag Star coaches. All Elite coaches have serious football resumes and know how to craft an offense and a defense worthy of an Elite program. Practices will be fun, but require hard work and focus.
My child wants to play with her friends. Can I make sure they are on the same team?
Friend groups are welcome to try out for the same team, and if it is possible to accommodate we will, but there is no guarantee of playing together.
My kid wants to play, but is nervous about not knowing anyone on the team. Will she enjoy it?
Absolutely. Elite brings kids together who all love football and being part of a team. In the Winter, teams bonded quickly and many kids made new friends through the program. If you love football, this is the place for you.
More Questions? Send me an email directly sophie@flagstarfootball.com.