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Please read below to help answer any questions you have concerning WAAR flag football...
COMMON MEMBER QUESTIONS:
Why should I play WAAR Flag Football?
Everyone has a chance at glory on the WAAR battlegrounds. Whether you aren't even interested in playing flag football but are simply looking at getting out and meeting people or if you have great organizational and social skills and want to help manage a team, WAAR is the place for you. You'll love every day you spend at WAAR!
I'm a new player looking for a League and team to join. How do I go about deciding where to play?
Just check the League list and determine which League would best suit you. Please consider such variables as field location and League sponsors, and then register to play in that League. Once on the mailing list (automatic upon registration) the League can tell you when upcoming pickup games and happy hours are so that you can meet other players.
I have a group of people who would like to play together on a team. What do I do?
Find the best League for you and register to play in that League. Start a new WAAR team and as the team creator, you will automatically be assigned as the Team Captain and be able to email an invitation to your specific group of friends to play on your team (Closed team) or allow anyone to join your team (Open team). New members can be invited to play on your team at any time during the signup period teams so that you can play with your friends and grow your team. (Due to space limitations there are no guarantees that there will be room for your entire group. However, Leagues will do their best to accomodate your team. Additionally, WAAR reserves the right to add "teamless" members to any team, including "closed" teams, to help maximize league participation)
I have an entire team of people who would like to join a League. Can I create my own WAAR Team?
Yes. Find the best League for you and register to play in that League. Start a new WAAR team and as the team creator, you will automatically be assigned as the Team Captain and be able to email an invitation to your specific group of friends to play on your team (Closed team) or allow anyone to join your team (Open team). New members can be invited to play on your team at any time during the signup period teams so that you can play with your friends and grow your team. (Due to space limitations there are no guarantees that there will be room for your entire group. However, Leagues will do their best toaccomodate your team. Additionally, WAAR reserves the right to add "teamless" members to any team, including "closed" teams, to help maximize league participation)
How many people are on a team? Is a certain mix of men/women required?
Each team shall have one Captain and one Co-Captain who are jointly responsible for the team. Please refer the the WAAR Rules to see the maximum and minimum number of members required per team. Teams are encouraged to hold rosters of at least 18 members. (People often take vacations, work travel, and have other pursuits that make them miss games. Teams with more players rarely forfeit games thus keeping play consistent, fun, and worthwhile for all.) Teams must field at least 8 and no more than 11 players. WAAR Flag Football is a co-ed league and thus teams must field a minimum of 4 players of each sex.
When do games start? When are the games played?
The Season Start Date depends on the League and the season. Please refer to your local League web page for more info. Flag Football games last five innings and for many Leagues, are played in the early evening on weekdays (after work for most). Some Leagues may play on the weekend - check your League's web page for specific information. For weekday play, typical game scenarios are two or three simultaneous games being played on the reserved field/location. Usually there is an early session game (around 6:30pm) and a late game Session(around 8:00). Field location and days of play varies with each League.
Where can I buy WAAR Merchandise or equipment?
If you are interested in purchasing a WAAR flag football or any other WAAR merchandise, please visit our " WAAR Store " by clicking on the link on the left hand side.
Where is WAAR Flag Football located?
WAAR currently has Leagues across the United States. If you or someone you know is interested in playing flag football wherever you are, and also might be interested in helping lead a League of a few hundred people in flag football games and parties, then please forward this web site address or fill out the Contact WAAR Form .
Tell us that you want to "Start a WAAR Flag Football League" and we will have one of our WAAR staff members help get you started.
What is WAAR and how does it work?
WAAR is the World Association of Adult Recreation. We are normal group of adults... with a love for fun and competition. WAAR consists of WAAR Sports Leagues around the United States. Each WAAR Sport contains a well structured organization of Leagues, Teams, and Players. Each League is run by a President and a WAAR Board of DirectoRs.
A League's season lasts approximately 11 weeks (depending on your League) and consists of games against other teams within your League. At the end of the season, each League holds a League WAAR Battles tournament to honor a single team as the WAAR League champion. Please Note: As the WAAR organization grows Regional and National Tournaments will be held to recognize a single team as the WAAR World Champion.
When is WAAR registration?
Registration opens on different dates depending on the location of the League and the time of season. Registration usually lasts approximately six to eight weeks. Each League is able to hold a maximum and minimum number of teams. Additionally, there will also be a maximum and minimum number of players per team. Due to high demand in many Leagues, WAAR reserves the right to make adjustments and inflate teams with additional players up to the maximum number of players per team. Be sure to register as soon as you can once registration is open. Looking for a League? Check out the League web page and sign up for one in your area.
Is my personal information kept secure with WAAR?
Yes. WAAR does not distribute nor release any information about any WAAR member to the public. WAAR's website (teamwaar.com) is secured through online SSL using 128  bit encryption. Credit cards are processed securely using Authorize.net , a recognized industry leader in merchant services. It is easy to check for encryption by taking note ot the small "yellow lock" symbol located on your browser screen when you are at the final checkout page.
How much is the Signup Fee? What does the signup fee pay for?
Signup or registration fees for each season may differ per League. Average league fees can be seen at our Sports Page , along with average Signup Date and Season Dates. Prices for each league may vary due to factors such as playing field leasing fees, requirements for permitted fields, city permits, etc.
The membership fee is used for purchasing many of the items listed below (funds are not limited to this list):
- WAAR team T-shirt for each member
- Miscellaneous member gifts for events throughout the season
- Entrance into the League season parties and festivities
- WAAR player cards
- All WAAR team playing equipment
- WAAR Battles tournament games (where available)
- Discounts at the WAAR League or sponsor
- Customized online registration process
- Field rental for all regular season games and post season tournament games
- League web page hosting services
- WAAR operating and legal costs and credit card merchant fees
- All WAAR League management structure including a League President, and Board of Directors to lead the League and budget League funds
- And much more...!
Can I get my registration fee back if don't like WAAR or decide not to play?
Much of the following information comes from the WAAR Rules of Flag Football . Please read and become familiar with these rules on the WAAR web site before the start of the season.
WAAR does NOT issue registration fee refunds. However, if a league has NOT met the minimum team requirements and the League is ultimately cancelled, refunds will be provided to those members.
How are game disputes handled?
Much of the following information comes from the WAAR Rules of Flag Football . Please read and become familiar with these rules on the WAAR web site before the start of the season.
All WAAR Leagues are self-refereed. This means that the League may ask volunteers from each team to referee games. Teams who do not provide referees, may incur penalties as assigned by the League Board of Directors (generally, penalties include team forfeits).
Referees may call off any game at any time for safety reasons. All games that are called off due to saftey reasons will be rescheduled if possible. Referees may penalize a player, including game ejection, for un-sportsman like conduct. The League Board of Directors may consider other penalties for players and teams if necessary.
Can anyone play WAAR? Can I use any name for my team?
Much of the following information comes from the WAAR Rules of Flag Football . Please read and become familiar with these rules on the WAAR web site before the start of the season.
Every WAAR participant must be 21 years or older as of the first day of League games, have adequate current health insurance, and be officially registered with the WAAR website for their sport of interest.
Flag Football team names may not contain reference or implication to political pursuasions, issues, candidates, elected officials, religion, or overt alcohol, drug, or sexual reference. The local League Board of Directors may decide against team names or members for any reason. WAAR Headquater's Officers retain the ultimate right to reject or accept any and all team names or memberships.
What am I supposed to wear?
Much of the following information comes from the WAAR Rules of Flag Football . Please read and become familiar with these rules on the WAAR web site before the start of the season.
Each team will receive a uniform of a specific color which must be worn during play. Players registering less than four weeks before the start of games may receive a "one size fits all" uniform (generally an XL uniform). League sponsors reserve the right to refuse price specials or discounts to WAAR participants who are not in uniform at the restaurant. Athletic shoes are required for play. Metal cleats are not allowed. WAAR is an amateur league created for social purposes and does not allow professional athletes.
WAAR Membership Liability Waiver:
All members of WAAR must understand that all WAAR activities are athletic sports and can result in injury. WAAR reserves the right to deny any membership for participation for any WAAR activity, at any time for any reason.
Prior to completing registration for WAAR membership, participants
will be required to agree to the following (or similar) release and waiver of
liability:
"I hereby attest that I fully understand and am aware of the risks involved in playing the sports advertised and organized by WAAR. Additionally, I agree to abide by and adhere to the published WAAR Rules for my particular sport at all times during my participation in that sport. I further assert that I do not suffer from any heart, lung or other medical condition or disease that might in any way hinder or prevent me from fully participating in the WAAR sport to which I am joining.
In consideration of my participation in WAAR, I hereby release, discharge and hold harmless WAAR and its officers, directors, employees, members, subsidiaries, agents, successors, and assigns from any and all liability that may arise, directly or indirectly, now or in the future, by reason of any injury, damage, loss, or expense incurred in connection with my membership in the WAAR sport that I am participating,
including that caused solely or in part by the fault (including but not limited to negligence, gross negligence and/or recklessness) of the above-named parties. This Release and Waiver of Liability shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AND ENTER INTO IT IN CONSIDERATION OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WAAR."
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