Federal Way, WA – Registration

🏈 Blue Chip Flag – Federal Way, WA • 2026 Spring Registration

Fast, fun, no-contact football for boys and girls ages 3–17 in the Federal Way area. Powered by Blue Chip Youth Sports, our league blends real football strategy with a friendly, high-energy environment where every player gets touches, reps, and a chance to shine. ✨

Season at a Glance

🗓️ Game Days: Sundays, April 12 – May 31, 2026 (no games May 24)
📍 Location: Decatur High School – Football Field
2800 S.W. 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
⏱️ Game Length: 1 hour per game
📊 Season Format: 6 regular-season games + 1–3 playoff games (7–9 total)
📘 Practices: Set by each coach; recommended once per week or less
🏆 Champions: Division winners earn an invite to the Tournament of Champions at Pasadena High School (travel/lodging are the parent or guardian’s responsibility)

Pricing (Spring ’26)

💵 Co-Ed Divisions (Junior–Legend): $160
💵 GEMS All-Girls Divisions: $139
💵 Rookie (3–4) & Pee Wee (5–6): $119

🏈👕 Additional cost for a second jersey if playing in more than one division: $75
💳 Payment plans are available at checkout so you can spread tuition out with ease.

What You Get with Registration

🎽 Reversible team jersey + flag belt (jersey is yours to keep)
🏟️ 7–9 league games with scores, standings, and postseason play
💪 Skill development in passing, receiving, evasion, and coverage
🏅 Weekly Certificates of Excellence for top performers
🎖️ Player of the Week recognition
🏆 End-of-season Heisman Trophy winners (one per division)
🌟 All-Star Games to showcase standout athletes
🎥 Live streaming & VOD of select games with commentary and highlight clipping
🛡️ League insurance: $5,000,000 liability policy

Divisions & Ages

👥 CO-ED (mixed)

• Rookie: 3–4
• Pee Wee: 5–6
• Junior: 7–8
• Major: 9–10
• Semi Pro: 11–12
• Pro: 13–14
• Legend: 15–17

💎 GEMS — Girls Empowerment Movement in Sports (ALL-GIRLS)

• GEMS Junior: 7–8
• GEMS Major: 9–10
• GEMS Semi Pro: 11–12
• GEMS Pro: 13–14
• GEMS Legend: 15–17

How We Play (Quick Specs)

🎮 Rookie (3–4): 4-on-4 on a kid-sized field; no scores or stats — maximum fun and learning
🎮 All other divisions (Pee Wee–Legend, including all GEMS): 5-on-5 on a 25-yard × 70-yard field with 10-yard end zones; full stats and standings
🚫 No blitzing in Rookie, Pee Wee, and Junior (Co-Ed) and GEMS Junior & Major; controlled blitzing in older groups

League Schedule & Registration Timing

🗓️ Spring 2026 Season: Sundays, April 12 – May 31, 2026 (no May 24)
⏰ Registration Closes: March 15, 2026

Refunds & Age Cut-Off

🔁 Refunds: You may request a refund within 7 days of your registration date.
No refunds after Sunday, March 29, 2026. No exceptions.

You may purchase an optional third-party refund protection plan during checkout for circumstances outside this policy.

🎂 Age Cut-Off Date: March 31, 2026
Your player’s “league age” is their age on that date.

Examples:
• Born April 1, 2018 → league age 7 (turns 8 after the cut-off)
• Born March 31, 2018 → league age 8

Documents & Safety

📄 Birth certificate required (upload during registration)
🛡️ Mandatory NCSI background checks for all coaches, assistants, referees, and staff
✅ Required certifications: abuse prevention, reporting, and concussion training

🧠 The Blue Chip Mindset™

The Blue Chip Mindset™ initiative focuses on resilience, mental toughness, and confidence for athletes of all ages. Through guided exercises and leadership training, players learn how to manage pressure, perform under stress, and build lifelong character.
It’s more than football — it’s development for life.

Game Day Attire

🏈👕 Official Blue Chip reversible jersey
🩳 Shorts or pants with no pockets (safety requirement)
👟 Cleats allowed (no metal spikes)
🦷 Mouthpiece required
🪖 Soft-shell helmet mandatory (league policy since Spring 2021)