No. Prior football experience or knowledge is helpful, but not a requirement. Our league’s primary focus is on developing new players and we pride ourselves on our coaches’ abilities to teach the game of football, from sound fundamentals to strong sportsmanship.

Members of the League shall be respectful of all members, opposing teams, officials, and tournament attendees, and shall refrain from disruptive activity during League functions. Members are expected to respect the dignity and rights of others and avoid the appearance of impropriety in dealing with others.

1. Any member who intentionally causes physical injury to another member will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board up to and including potential permanent exclusion from the League.
2. Any member who acts in a manner disrespectful to another member, opposing team, coach, official, or spectators may face disciplinary action by the Board.
3. Any member whose actions reflect negatively on the League may face disciplinary action by the Board.
4. Any member accused of violating this code of conduct shall have the right to present herself or himself to the Board with regards to the behavior in question.
5. A member may not be expelled from the League without a two-thirds majority roll call vote of the Board.

Any person who wishes to participate in HIGFFL athletic and social events and accepts its purposes and mission is eligible for membership consideration. To become a member of the League, a candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Any individual desiring to participate in any HIGFFL-sponsored athletic event-to include practices, scrimmages, tournaments, or competitions-must sign a liability waiver prior to participation.

The only required equipment is a pair of solid-colored, pocketless shorts. Cleats are highly recommended but not required and they must be non-metal. Flags will be provided.

Each registered player receives a team jersey as part of the registration fee. It must be worn at all games and tucked into the shorts prior to each play on the field. If you wish to cut your jersey into a crop top, the bottom edge of the cut must be a minimum of 4” above the waistline.

Players may not wear hard, unyielding, or stiff material items that in the view of the officiating crew may present a hazard to other players.

The HIGFFL follows the rules set down by the NGFFL with a few exceptions. The rule book can be found here.

When registration is open, you can find a link to register on the home page of this website. This link will allow you to enter your personal information and pay your season registration fee. When registration is officially closed, the link will be removed.

Captaining is a long and involved commitment that one should take very seriously. Captains typically attend every practice and game, as well as all of the extracurricular activities the league provides, including post-game social events, philanthropic events, captain’s meetings, field set-up and take down, as well the player draft. The HIGFFL will ultimately determine who will be selected as a captain from a pool of potential and qualified candidates. The board takes into consideration past experience in coaching, football knowledge, sportsmanship, league involvement and history, among other factors. If you wish to be a team captain, please contact the league with a brief description of your commitment and coaching acumen.

If you ever feel mistreated by a member of this league, please contact a board member immediately. We take all concerns seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. The board will review the situation promptly and take appropriate action to address and resolve any form of mistreatment.