Registration Information (2026)

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Registration

Register NOW at TeamSnap.com (2026 Tackle & Flag Football)! The registration fee is $300 and can be paid directly through the BBGC website. 

The following information is for the TACKLE program ONLY:

Important Reminders

  • Tackle Football is available for ages 6–14*

  • Boys Flag Football is available for ages 5–6

  • Girls Flag Football is available for ages 14u

  • All tackle players must be fully registered by July 14th to ensure equipment is secured before practices begin.

  • Players who are not fully registered, including submission of the required equipment deposit, will not be permitted to participate in practice beginning July 20th.

*Please Note: Team placement for the 6U age group will be determined based on final registration numbers. If necessary, 6U players may participate in the Mid-Maryland League's 7u American or Federal Division to ensure a successful and competitive season for all players.

Tackle Football Registration

Registration fees: 

  • Tackle Football: $300

  • Flag Football: $150

Registration can be completed through TeamSnap via this link: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/64195

Equipment Provided by BBGC

  • Helmet

  • Shoulder pads

  • Game uniform

Equipment Parents Must Provide

  • Mouthpiece

  • Protective cup

  • Chinstrap

  • Football girdle

  • Practice jerseys

  • Cleats

We recommend purchasing required items before the first practice.

Required Equipment Deposit

To finalize registration, a $450 uniform/equipment deposit is REQUIRED AND MANDATORY. This is not liquid cash - just a deposit that will NOT be cashed unless the equipment/uniform is not returned. The deposit is required regardless if you have your own equipment or not. BBGC will accept deposits in 2 forms - please have either option ready when you come to the field to pick-up your equipment.

Deposit options:

Option 1: Post-dated check (December 31, 2026) payable to Bowie Boys & Girls Club.

Option 2: ACH Authorization Form completed during equipment pickup. Please bring your account and routing information.

All checks and ACH forms will be returned or securely destroyed once equipment is returned at season's end.

Tackle Equipment Distribution

Location: Whitemarsh Park
100 Whitemarsh Park Drive
Bowie, MD 20715

Please attend the date designated for your player's age group:

  • July 14, 6:00–8:00 PM (10U–14U)

  • July 15, 6:00–8:00 PM (6U–9U)

Please Note: These dates are tentative and may be adjusted depending on when our refurbished equipment is returned. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.


Tackle Football Practice Information (subject to change)

Location: Whitemarsh Park
100 Whitemarsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

First practice:
Monday, July 20 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Practice schedule:
Monday–Thursday 6:30-8:30

Parent Access

Parents are not permitted on the field at any time.

Due to equipment distribution activities, parents will not be permitted inside the home-side gate or bleacher area until July 27. Visitor-side bleachers will remain open.

Practice Dress Code

July 20–21:
Helmet, T-shirt, shorts, cleats, and mouthpiece

July 22-23 & 27:
Helmet, shoulder pads, T-shirt, shorts, cleats, and mouthpiece

July 28 & Beyond:
Full pads

Please note that schedules are subject to change.

Flag Football Information

Additional information for the Flag Football Program will be communicated by July 17th. Families should tentatively plan for the first day of practicing being scheduled for August 11th.

  • First practice is tentatively scheduled for August 11th. Girls Flag will occur sooner (date TBD).

  • Practices are tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

  • Tuesday/Thursday: 6:30 PM–7:45 PM

  • Saturday: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

  • The first game is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7th.

Registration includes game uniforms and league-required equipment.

Parents must provide:

  • Mouthpiece

  • Cleats

    Official schedules and additional details will be shared closer to the start of the season.

    Important Information for All Players:

  • Mouthpieces Required

  • Mouthpieces are mandatory at all team activities. Players without a mouthpiece will not be allowed to participate.

State ID Requirement

All players must obtain a state-issued ID prior to roster certification.

Players cannot be certified to league rosters without a valid state-issued ID or MMYFCL-issued ID. No exceptions will be granted by the league. 

For DC residents, MMYFCL will issue league IDs, as DC One Cards are not accepted. Tentative date to get a MMYFCL-issued ID: 8/16 from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST in Columbia, MD. Cost: $30.00. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Other Important Information for the Season

  • Season Start Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

  • Playoffs Begin: Saturday, October 31, 2026

  • MMYFCL Super Bowl: Saturday, November 14, 2026