The BCS is our co-ed league, but most female athletes choose to compete in our GBCS league.

This Division is for 5 and 6 year old athletes and aspiring athletes.

Registration

June 5, 2026 - Registration opens

August 7, 2026 - Standard Pricing ends, and Late Pricing (additional $50) begins

August 21, 2026 - Registration ends (any athlete registering after August 21 will be placed on a waiting list, and only placed on a team if a rostered-player drops

Team Rosters

Week of August 24 - 28 - Rosters will be finalized for team

Parents Meeting & Coaches Clinic

September 5, 2026 - BCS will host a informational meeting for parents and conduct a coaches clinic for Fall coaches

Pre-Season

September 8, 2026 - first possible pre-season practices (multiple practices per week are allowed in the pre-season at BCS-approved locations)

September 12 & 13 - scheduled pre-season scrimmages

Regular Season

September 19, 2026 - Regular Season opens (first regular season games)

Playoffs

November 14 & 15, 2026 - First Round Playoff Games

November 21 & 22, 2026 - Second Round Playoff Games

NO GAMES Thanksgiving weekend

Championship Game

December 5, 2026 - Championship Game

All Star Game

December 12, 2026 - All Star Game for selected athletes

Locations

Practices are only allowed at BCS-approved locations, which have yet to be determined for the Fall 2026 Season. In recent seasons, locations have included:

• Aviation Track & Field (1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd in Redondo Beach)
• Manhattan Beach Middle School (1501 N. Redondo Avenue in Manhattan Beach)
• Grandview Elementary School (2617 Bell Avenue in Manhattan Beach)
• Meadows Elementary School (in Manhattan Beach)
• Fulton Field (529 Earle Lane in Redondo Beach)

Pre-Season

September 8, 2026 - Pre-Season practices may begin (follows the parent meeting and coaches' clinic on September 5th)

Leading up to the pre-season scrimmages, multiple practices are allowed at BCS-approved locations, typically 4:30pm - 6:00pm or 6:00pm - 7:30pm on weekdays or various times on Saturdays and Sundays

Regular Season

Teams are allowed one regular-season practice per week, typically 4:30pm - 6:00pm or 6:00pm - 7:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays at BCS-approved locations

Coaches are allowed to host an additional "lighter" practice (no flag pulling) per week, and some choose to host a "film study session" during the week.

Pre-Game

Most teams also have a one hour pre-game walk-though immediately prior to each game

Each team is scheduled to play 8 regular season games, but may play an additional game if necessary due to the number of teams in the divison.

Teams typically play one game each weekend, but may play two games in a weekend depending on the number of teams in the division or if a game needs to be rescheduled.

Locations

Games are only played at locations scheduled by Beach Cities Sports. In recent seasons, games have been played at the following locations:

• Manhattan Beach Middle School
• El Segundo High School's Football Stadium
• Fred Peterson Football Stadium at West High School (in Torrance)
• Seahawks Stadium at Redondo Union High School
• The athletic practice field (off of Meadows Avenue) at Mira Costa High School
• Waller Stadium at Mira Costa High School

Legends-brand uniforms are provided by Beach Cities Sports and include a Legends-brand customized jersey and color complimenting Legends-brand athletic shorts

Jerseys

Customized team jerseys include the player's last name and assigned number. BCS attempts to honor one of three player-requested numbers, but cannot guarantee any request will be honored due to multiple requests for the same number for the team

Shorts

BCS provided shorts are encouraged to be worn by athletes during games for team uniformity, but athletes are allowed to wear athletic shorts, leggings or pants that are similar to BCS-issued shorts and do not have pockets. Pockets are not allowed for player safety with the risk of an opponent's fingers getting caught in pockets in attempting to pull a player's flags.

Each player is to provide their own:

Footware (required)

Athletes are required to provide their own football (or soccer) shoes / cleats that are suitable for grass and artificial turf fields. (One pair, not separate pairs for each field type) Cleats must not be metal, due to safety concerns.

Mouthguard (required)

Each athlete must wear a suitable mouthguard suitable for athletic activity for all practices and games. Players will not be permitted to participate without a suitable mouthguard. If there any any questions about what is, or is not suitable, please ask a league official.

Headgear (encouraged, but not required for the 3GU Division)

Although many consider flag football to be a non-contact sport, there is a likelihood that a player's head may make contact with another player or the ground as two or more players "go for the ball", players attempt to pull the flag of another player, players run into each other, etc. Although Beach Cities Sports does not require safety headgear for this age division, parents and guardians are encouraged to research available products to keep their athletes safe. (Hard helmets are not allowed for other player's safety)

Footballs

Athletes are not required to provide their own footballs for practices or games. If you are interested in providing a football for your athlete for their own use, "Pee Wee" sized footballs are the size that will be used for the division.

Receiver gloves, etc. (not required)

Receiver gloves are not required, yet are allowed