GOOD TO KNOW....
What's happening right now at FNL....
Weeks of 1/12 & 1/19: 150+ Team Rosters are being built.
Saturday, January 24th: Boys and Girls FNL Advanced Skills Academy at Dos Pueblos from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Grades 3rd-8th. Sign up info below.
Week of 1/26: Team Name Requests and Coach Requests collected. Team Rosters will be distributed. Coaches meetings will be set up (several dates and times to choose from!)
Sunday, February 1st: Girls and Boys FNL Advanced Skills Academy at Dos Pueblos from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Grades 3rd-8th. Sign up info below.
Week of 2/2: FNL team practices may begin. Team building continues. Coaches meetings continue (several dates & times to choose from!)
Week of 2/16: FNL Spring 2026 Game Schedule will be completed and posted online right here on our website.
OPENING NIGHT AT FNL: Friday, February 20th OR Friday, February 27th (once final field permits are confirmed). Not all teams play on opening night.
*Very Tentative Game Days 2/20 or 2/27, 3/6, 3/8, 3/13, 3/20, 3/22, 3/27, 4/10, 4/12, 4/17, 4/19, 4/24, 4/26, 5/1 (all dates subject to change pending final permits)
*All teams must field a minimum of 5 players on all game days (to avoid a forfeit) unless a bye is requested from the head coach. All games will be played at San Marcos High School, Dos Pueblos High School and UCSB this Spring on Fridays and Sundays. Teams can request to play on Sunday morning, afternoon or early evening on Sunday game days!
Game times this Spring will start approximately at 4:15pm, 5:10pm, 6:05pm, 7:00pm, 7:55pm and 8:50pm. Younger divisions play earlier rounds, older divisions play later.
Attention Spring 2026 FNL Coaches
If you are coaching a team this Spring at FNL, thank you! Please make sure you do the following:
1) Email santabarbarafnl@gmail.com with your team roster (names of players) if you have not already and what division you will be coaching in. Make sure your players are all signed up by January 10th. If you have less than 8 players on your roster, FNL will add the best 'free agents' that fit your team, so that you have 8-9 players. Remember teams may not have more than 9 players Thanks Coaches...
BOYS AND GIRLS SPRING 2026 FLAG FOOTBALL HAS VERY LIMITED SPOTS.
Thank you for your interest in signing up your child to play flag football with us this Spring! Unfortunately we are just about sold out and have very limited spots in a few divisions. Please email Santabarbarafnl@gmail.com if you would like to place your child on our waitlist or inquire about team placement.
*PLEASE NOTE: FNL is always looking for volunteer coaches. We have a ton of new coaches every season and will work with you and provide you with some simple training to get you up and running. If you are interested in just running 1 practice a week for a team of 8-9 kids this spring, please let us know as your child may be able to be placed on a team immediately.
FUTURE MVP / FLAG FOOTBALL STARS WANTED...
Calling all T-K & Kinder kids! We have a few spots open in our Kinder division at FNL this Spring!
Tiny cleats. Big smiles. We already have (5) Kinder teams this Spring. Looking for a few more little athletes!
REGISTRATION BELOW!
COED SPRING 2026 SEASON IS NOW SOLD OUT
ALL GIRLS SPRING 2026 SEASON IS NOW SOLD OUT
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
Santa Barbara FNL Youth Flag Football Skills Academy at Dos Pueblos High School!
(Separate ALL GIRLS and ALL BOYS Program)
(Players may attend one or both sessions)
($50.00 per session)
Santa Barbara FNL Youth Flag Football Skills Academy
Boys & Girls Grades 3rd–6th
&
ADVANCED SKILLS ACADEMY for
Boys & Girls Grades 7th-8th.
Ready to elevate your game while having a ton of fun?
The Santa Barbara FNL Skills Academy is designed for motivated players who want to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and learn from some of the best coaches and youth athletes in Santa Barbara County.
Location: Dos Pueblos High School – Football Field
FNL Skills Academy Dates : Saturday, 1/24 and SUNDAY, 2/1
** (Separate ALL GIRLS and ALL BOYS Program) **
What Players Will Learn
Position-specific skills (QB, WR, RB, DEF), Route running, footwork & agility. Throwing, catching & ball control. Flag pulling & defensive technique. Football IQ, confidence & game awareness
All instruction will be led by experienced adult coaches alongside high-level youth athletes from across Santa Barbara County—creating an energetic, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.
Who This Academy Is For
Boys & girls in grades 3–8. Players who want to improve their skills. Advanced Skills Camp for Boys and Girls Grades 7th & 8th! Kids who love football and want to have fun while getting better. Whether your child is preparing for the upcoming spring season or simply wants extra reps and confidence, this academy delivers high-quality training the FNL way—positive, competitive, and fun.
IMP DATES FOR SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION:
11/15 - 12/15 - EARLY BIRD REG - $305
12/15 - STANDARD REG BEGINS - $355
1/1 - STANDARD REG ENDS. SIGN UPS FOR CO-ED AND GIRL'S FLAG PLACED ON A SPACE AVAIL BASIS
1/10 - TEAM BUILDING BEGINS. ANY LATE ADD-ONS, FROM THIS POINT FORWARD WILL INCUR A $30 "LATE ADD-ON FEE" ONLY IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
Santa Barbara FNL FALL 2025 Season
Ted and Nevin Pallad
Commissioners
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