Non-Contact Football—
Football Nova Scotia
Non-contact football is a modified version of tackle (contact) football which provides participants with the opportunity to develop many of the same skills, tactics, and strategies, and allows team members to be immersed in the same field-family community, all without significant physical contact.
Non-Contact Football
With continued emphasis on player safety as well as increasing developments in concussion awareness and management, many football programs are turning to non-contact forms of the game. Flag football and touch football are both versions of non-contact football. Football Nova Scotia has adopted the 5v5 flag football model as the standard for the province.
6 different non-contact
programs available:
Under 8 Fundamentals Program
Under 10 Developmental Program
Jr. Huskies Flag Football (including U12, U14, U16, and U18 Programs)
Jr. Acadia Flag Football (including U9, U11 and U13 Programs)
Jr. StFX Flag Football (TBD)
Nova Scotia Flag Football League (for those aged 18 and older)
THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF THE 2026 HALIFAX FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON:
Olympic-style 5v5 football with referees, standings, player statistics, playoffs and a real league atmosphere built for serious competition.
18+, all genders, team and individual registration available
No fixed maximum roster size; 7–10 players recommended
Season is 8 games and playoffs
Games will be played primarily at BMO Soccer Centre, with possible games at East Coast Varsity and East Hants Sportsplex
Weeknight games will generally be scheduled between 8:00–11:00 PM, with occasional weekend game times.
Anticipated start date is Sept 16, 2026
Each team registration includes 8 flags. Each individual registration includes 1 flag. Additional or lost flags can be replaced at the field for $10 per flag
Complete the form first, then send the full registration fee by e-transfer. Your place is not confirmed until payment is received.
Registration closes August 28, 2026
E-TRANSFER payment to: info@halifaxflagfootballleague.com and include the individual player's name or the team captain's name in the transfer message. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
Payments are non-refundable
For questions, contact info@halifaxflagfootballleague.com
Become an Official
Football Nova Scotia is always looking for coaches, officials and volunteers to help make our teams simply awesome. If you want to give back to the community or help out an old field family, reach out today to get involved. Never played before? No sweat! There’s a role for you too.