Portland Activities & Athletics League

Portland's First NFL Flag Football League

Portland Activities & Athletics League (PAAL) was selected to launch the first NFL Flag Football League in the Portland metropolitan area. The organization builds partnerships among youth, law enforcement, service professionals, and the broader community.

Football Programs for Kids

PAAL runs grade-banded football across multiple formats and age tiers. Programs include:
- NFL Flag Football (recreational, Grades K-12)
- Touchdown for Tots (Ages 4-5, six-week fundamentals)
- Youth Football & Cheer (American Youth Football League, Division 2, Big West Region)
- Weeknight practice (1 hour, 1-2x/week) with weekend games

What's Included

• NFL Flag-affiliated rules and jerseys
• Coaching staff with playing experience
• City park and school venues across Portland metro plus Gresham and Vancouver WA
• Recreational league structure with regular season and playoffs

Experience

Kids develop throwing, route-running, defensive positioning, team play across rec-flag and full-pad tackle tracks. Suited for first-timers through competitive youth players ready for league play.