Register Now for FALL and Save $25!
click here > http://desertsandsfnl.leagueapps.com/leagues/flag-football/3077908-dsfnl-fall-2022-registration
Fall Registration is now open. If you register early during the month of May you will save $25 dollars and will be guaranteed a spot for our Fall season that kicks off in August.
Coaches needed and the sooner you volunteer we maybe able to add more players.
Yes we need more Coaches to make a difference in these kids lives.
Sign up NOW!!
Fall 2022 Pre season skills clinic
Saturday, August 27th time TBD
PreK - 8th grade- participants will be grouped by grade levels
Give your Kids the extra training and edge they need to make this their best season yet!
$60 dollar fee includes:
Location: Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, Palm Royale Drive, La Quinta, CA, USA -
#1 Youth sports league in the Desert
DSFNL Families-
We are in the home stretch with only two weeks remaining in our Spring season.
Looking ahead…
1) Register now for FALL and Save $!
click here > http://desertsandsfnl.leagueapps.com/leagues/flag-football/3077908-dsfnl-fall-2022-registration
Fall Registration is now open. If you register early during the month of May you will save $25 dollars and will be guaranteed a spot for our Fall season that kicks off in August.
Back to football!
Our regular season ends Friday May 13th and Kindergarteners will be awarded participation trophies that night.
Playoffs schedules will be out week of May 16th once final seedings are determined
3) Single elimination Playoffs start Thursday May 19th and conclude on Friday May 20th with our semi finals and championship games. Everyone makes the playoffs!
$) Tournament Of Champions takes place in Los Alamitos Saturday June 4th. Invitations will be offered to Playoff champions and finalist plus 1st and 2nd place regular season finishers. If you are one of the top teams, start the conversation to see if your parents and players are interested in representing our Desertsands FNL league?
5) In closing, Teach good sportsmanship!
Things are heating up out there as teams are battling for trophy positions and higher playoff seedings. Please keep in mind that despite the amazing competition, close games, and a desire to win....it is still just a game.
Behavior/Sportsmanship will always be the top priority at FNL. Kids that play sports do better in life; however, we need to teach the right lessons. We love to compete but once the outcome is determined there is no reason to humiliate the opponent. Remember, we reward points against vs. point scored and cap point differential at 23.
We will always hold the Head Coach accountable for the behavior of their players, parents, and anyone else on their sideline. The referees have been advised to have a zero-tolerance policy for aggressive contact. Safety for the Players is our priority.
We have always said.... Coaches Coach, Players Play and Parents Cheer. When we try and do someone else's job....it usually turns out to be a problem. As adults, it is our responsibility to teach and demonstrate GREAT Sportsmanship.
Reminders for Week #8:
* Schedule: Check them closely. Some weeks you may have a double header, or a bye and we do make some minor adjustments each week.
* Parking will be strictly enforced- Do not park in the red, yellow, or blue handicap parking without proper permits. We have set up a "Drop off area". Please pull as forward, as far as you can and be prepared to “Drop and Go”! We need to keep the entrance unobstructed for emergency vehicle access.
* Scores: Let us know if anything is posted incorrectly.
* No Dogs are allowed on school property per district guidelines. Enforcement is required if we want to maintain our field permits.
We look forward to seeing you tonight.
Thanks, and Keep it FUN!
Tom Roche and John A. Maldonado
Commissioner’s Friday Night Lights
760 636-8263
Share the spotlight-
Parents, If you want your kids to share the spotlight, please upload and share your action photos photos with our Social Media Director, Victoria Janosz @ FNLvictoria@aol.com
Plus... if your children have been recognized for academic or community excellence let us know and we will catch our Players doing things right!
Other important information:
In the best interest of all our Families, we will follow State and County CoVid safety protocols and be socially responsible-
We are still in a pandemic. If you have any symptoms or underlining conditions, please stay home. Our commitment is to create a safe and healthy environment for our kids to compete and participate in the fun, exciting, sport of Flag Football. We are fortunate that we are a non-contact outdoor sport. With that said, we still need to strictly follow State and County guidelines and socially responsible best practices.
Fortunately, our teams are relatively small groups with 8-9 players and our Fans can spread out around the perimeter of the fields. Crowds are dispersed across 9 fields and over 5 sequential rounds at 5pm, 5:50pm, 6:40pm, 7:30pm and 8:20pm. All spectators need to socially distance and if not possible wear masks. Once your games are complete, please efficiently exit. Coaches, you are responsible for controlling your sidelines.
In the case a player tests positive, we will strictly follow contact tracing protocols. If the positive individual has been in contact with others, defined as “within six feet for 15 minutes or more”, the at risk player needs to be symptom free and show a negative test result with in the 24-48 hours of game/practice time. If you test positive, you need to self isolate for minimum of 5 days and show a negative test result to be added back to the active roster.
If the Team has 5 active remaining players, we will play the game as scheduled. If the Team has less than 5 active players (eligible to participate), we will attempt to reschedule but realize this may not be possible and could result in a loss.
Practice good sportsmanship but we will not shake hands after the games. You can lineup as a Team on your sidelines and thank the other Team for the opportunity to compete verbally or with a wave or positive hand gestures.
No matter your beliefs, lets all do our part to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of our Families and Players. If you have questions direct them to your Coaches or reach out to us.
Keep it Fun!
1st & 2nd:
Red Div. – 1st Texas Longhorns – Coach Eric Morlong
2nd – Arizona St – Coach Devin Dyson
Blue Div. – 1st Tennessee – Coach Chris Geraurd
2nd Notre Dame – Coach Michael Davitt
3rd & 4th:
Red Div. – 1st Notre Dame – Coach Michael Davitt
2nd Navy – Coach Billy Meraz
Blue Div. – 1st LSU Manual Rhodabarger
2nd TCU – Coach Rene Zemora
5th & 6th:
Yellow Div. - 1st Oregon - Coach Armen Altounian
2nd Alabama - Coach Albert Villa
Red Div. - 1st Minnesota - Coach Jory Kirchhevel
2nd - Penn St. Coach Bruce Brown
Blue Div. - 1st Fresno St. Coach Roy Guzman
2nd Texas Tech - Coach Areal Gonzales
7th & 8th:
Red Div. - 1st Cal Coach Alfred Franco
2nd Ole Miss - Coach Ethan Horne
Blue Div. - 1st Nebraska - Coach James Mawhiney
2nd Notre Dame - Coach Matt Diwns
Welcome to the
2022 Spring FNL Flag Football Season!
ALL GAMES ARE PLAYED AT:
COLONEL MITCHELL PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
43495 PALM ROYALE DR. LA QUINTA, 92253
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact COMMISSIONER - JOHN MALDONADO
Call: 760-636-8266
Email: DESERTSANDSFNL@AOL.COM
Upload your photos
Every Teams has there own web page!
Desert Sands Friday Night Lights-DSFNL
Fall Season 2021
PLAY WITH FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CLASSMATES
6V6* - 8-9 PLAYERS/ROSTER
5 DIVISIONS (K, 1ST/2ND, 3RD/4TH, 5TH/6TH, 7TH/8TH)
NON CONTACT = FEWER INJURIES
SKILL POSITIONS - QB, WR, RB, DB
ONLY 1 PRACTICE PER WEEK
EVERYONE PLAYS 3 OUT OF 4 QUARTERS
GAMES ON FRIDAY Nights
*PROFESSIONAL - PAID GAME OFFICIALS*
Pictures and TROPHIES
COACHING TIPS
Remember the regular season is about Team development, “EVERYONE makes the PLAYOFFS”; so Keep it FUN!!
The impact you can make on this Community and this new generation can be life altering. The Life lessons you teach will be much more enduring than your record.
Whether you like it or not you are role models. Control your sidelines. You set the tone for the Players, Parents, and ultimately the league; so win or lose, do it with Class. Demonstrate Good Sportsmanship, shake hands after every game, and genuinely thank the opponent for the opportunity to compete.
“New Spotlight Player award- Coaches please be active nominating your players for Community, Academic or Athletic excellence! Every week we will select an individual that best embodies the ideals we prize as a League.
Lastly, Control you Sidelines Remind your Families: “Coaches Coach, Refs Ref, Players Play and Parents Cheer. If we all stick to our roles we will have another Banner Season.
Brett Favre says choose Flag Football until 14yrs old
CHEER IS BACK
FNL
P.O. Box 11034
Palm Desert, CA 92255-1034
COMMISSIONER K, /1st & 2nd / 3rd & 4th Grade Divisons
Phone: 760-636-8266
COMMISSIONER 5th & 6th / 7th & 8th Grade Divisions
Phone: 949-836-4753
Have any practice or game photos or videos that you want to share with us?
Please send them to Victoria Janosz, our Web and Social Media Director at FNLvictoria@aol.com
Thank you!
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Spring 2018 Photos
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