Football &
Girls Flag Football
The West Orange PAL Mustangs are one of the most exciting teams to watch in West Orange.
We play in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League, which is currently comprised of over 27 town programs split between two conferences. There are playoffs, Super Bowl, and an All-Star game to enhance the enjoyment of the participants and help teach the value of competition and good sportsmanship.
We field 5 levels of contact football to serve West Orange’s youth:
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F Level: 3rd graders
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D Level: 4th & 5th graders
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C Level: 6th graders
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B Level: 7th graders
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A Level: 8th graders
We also field a travel flag football team in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League which is open to all West Orange residents in grades 2.
Flag Football: Grade 2
Players will have home and away games. All players are provided a soft helmet and soft shoulder pads along with a "flag" belt and mouth guard. There is no tackling but a focus on fundamentals of the game of football while having fun. Players participate in the same conditioning training as the football teams.
Registration 2025 Season
Online Registration for Football (Grades 3-8):
Online Registration for Grade 2 Flag Football: TBD
**Must be registered by July 15th to be guaranteed to have practice gear.
Tackle Football Grades 3-8 Registration Costs:
January 1 - February 28: $300
March 1 - April 30: $325
May 1 - July 15: $350
After July 15th there is a $50 late fee ($400 for the season)
NEW PLAYERS ONLY: Game Uniform Package: $100 *
New Players to the program will receive customized game jersey (name and number) & game pants
* Returning players do not need to purchase the game package
Football Schedule:
Annual Friday Night Lights Clinic: July 2025
Parisi School Conditioning Clinic: TBD
WOHS Clinic with Coach Grant & Staff: TBA
Football Practices: August 2025 forward; practice M-F*
*After the first game, practices move to Tues./Wed./Thurs.
Flag Football Grade 2 Registration Costs:
March 1 - March 31: $150
April 1 - April 30: $200
May 1 - July 15th: $250
After July 15th there is a $50 late fee ($300 for the season)
Flag Football Schedule:
Annual Friday Night Lights Clinic: July 2025
Parisi School Conditioning Clinic: TBD
WOHS Clinic with Coach Grant & Staff: TBA
Football Practices: August 2025 forward; practice Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs
NEW: PRACTICE PACKAGE!
Practice Packages: All new players will need to order their practice package through Thompson's Sporting Goods. Mandatory for all players.
Football (Grades 3-8): includes customized practice jersey, compression shirt, performance shorts, and game socks
Flag Football (Grade 2): includes compression shirt, performance shorts, and game socks
Payment Options:
In Person Payment in Full: Check made out to WOPAL, cash, credit card
Venmo (@WOPAL) - must email the registration form to Info@wopal.org
Installment Payments must be done through Online Registration
Refunds will be honored through July 15th. Partial Refunds after July 15th-July 22nd. There are no refunds as of July 23rd.
GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL
2nd Season Loading!
Registration 2025 Season
Girls Flag Football Spring Teams
Open to West Orange Athletes in Grades 4-8
Practices Begin March 10th.
Games to begin in April with Playoffs and Championship in June
Team(s) will participate in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League (NJSFYL)
Online Registration for Spring 2025 Girls Flag Football:
Girls Flag Spring Registration Fee
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Early Bird Discount Nov. 15-Dec. 31: $150*
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Regular Fee Jan.1- Feb. 15: $175*
*Register for Winter Training at The LAB before December 15th and receive an additional discount to your PAL registration fee. Discount will be applied upon confirmation of registration with The LAB. Must be in good standing with the PAL for discounts to be applied.
Girls Flag Summer Team Fee: TBA
Game Uniform Fee: TBA
Spring 2025 Payment Options:
In Person Payment in Full: Check made out to WOPAL, cash, credit card
Venmo (@WOPAL) - must email the registration form to Info@wopal.org
Installment Payments must be done through Online Registration
There are no refunds as of February 25, 2025.
Girls Flag Football Winter Training Program
We've partnered with The LAB to develop a meticulously crafted winter program designed for the West Orange Girls Flag Football program. Sessions are open to ALL West Orange residents in Grades 4-12. Whether your athlete has a budding curiosity or is a seasoned player, this program will take them to the next level in preparation for the Spring season.
REGISTRATION LINK BELOW:
Winter Training at The LAB
Registration is OPEN for Winter Training: https://bit.ly/WOPALGFFWinterTraining25
Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 11- Mar. 1, 3-4pm
Location: The LAB, 58 Clinton Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Common Questions:
When does football practice start?
The season begins July 29th at the West Orange High School fields.
Practices are held Monday through Friday until our first game in early September. Then we scale back to 3-4 nights a week. Flag football scales back to 2 nights a week.
When does Girls Flag football practice start?
The season begins March 10th at the West Orange High School fields.Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays.
When are games?
PAL football games are either Sundays mornings/afternoons or Saturday afternoon/night games. Flag football games are on Saturday mornings.
Girls Flag Football Games are played on Saturday afternoons/evenings.
Do I need my own equipment?
PAL provides: Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Classic Mouth piece
You have to provide: Cleats, Cup, and navy socks
Optional: Gloves, Backplate, Warmers, Clear Visor, Your own mouthpiece etc.
Girls Flag Football - PAL provides: belt and flags, mouth piece
How do I contact the coach?
Each team will have a TeamSnap account which will allow you to reach out to the coaches.
How do I get involved in the PAL Football or Girls Flag Football Program?
PAL is always looking for volunteers to help promote and create a positive experience for the youth of West Orange. Volunteer options include but are not limited to coaching, game day support, field maintenance, public relations and fundraising.
To get involved or for additional information, please e-mail info@wopal.org.