2026 AAU Flag Football Junior Olympic Games (Qualified teams ONLY)
Football (Flag) Tournament - July 31 to August 2, 2026
About the Tournament
Description
🔥 AAU Junior Olympic Games
📍 Des Moines, IA | 🗓️ July 31st–August 2nd, 2026 | 🏈 The Ultimate Stage for Youth Flag Football
The best of the best are heading to Iowa for the AAU Junior Olympic Games, where champions are made on the biggest national stage in youth flag football. Bring your squad, rep your region, and compete for the title.
🏈 Age Divisions (Qualifying Teams Only):
👦 Boys Divisions:
6U • 7U • 8U • 9U • 10U • 11U • 12U • 13U • 14U • 15U • 16U • 17U • 18U
👧 Girls Divisions:
8U • 9U • 10U • 11U • 12U • 13U • 14U • 15U • 17U • 18U
🗓️ Age Cutoff Date: January 1, 2026
📋 Tournament Format:
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✅ Minimum 4 Games Guaranteed
– 3 Round Robin Games + Single Elimination Playoffs on Championship Day -
🆔 Eligibility Requirements:
– Every player must have a valid Zorts Player Card
– All athletes must be AAU Members -
🔁 Players may be rostered on two teams, but NOT in the same age division
❓Questions?
📧 Email: flagfootball@aausports.org
📞 Call: 978-338-4108
Sport
Divisions
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Coed 6U Division
- for boys and girls ages 6 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 7U Division
- for boys and girls ages 7 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 8U Division
- for boys and girls ages 8 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 9U Division
- for boys and girls ages 9 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 10U Division
- for boys and girls ages 10 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 11U Division
- for boys and girls ages 11 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 12U Division
- for boys and girls ages 12 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 13U Division
- for boys and girls ages 13 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 14U Division
- for boys and girls ages 14 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 15U Division
- for boys and girls ages 15 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 16U Division
- for boys and girls ages 16 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 17U Division
- For boys and girls ages 17 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 18U Division
- for boys and girls ages 18 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 7U Division
- For girls aged 7 and under
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 8U Division
- for girls ages 8 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 9U Division
- For girls ages 9 and younger
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 10U Division
- for girls ages 10 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 11U Division
- For girls ages 11 and under
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 12U Division
- for girls ages 12 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 13U Division
- For girls ages 13 and under
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 14U Division
- for girls ages 14 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 15U Division
- For girls ages 15 and under
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 17U Division
- for girls ages 17 and under.
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 18U Division
- For girls ages 18 and under.
- Max Players : 12
