Flag Football Jersey Size Charts

How to Measure for Flag Football Uniforms

A flag football jersey size chart only works if the measurements behind it are accurate. Before assigning sizes across a roster, measure each player using a soft tape measure rather than guessing from a standard clothing size, since athletic fit runs differently than everyday apparel.

• Chest/width: Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level under the arms.
• Waist: Measure around the natural waistline where flag football shorts will sit, not the hip.
• Inseam: Measure from the top of the inner thigh to where the shorts should end, based on the standard inseam length listed for that size in the chart above.

For youth players, measure snug but not tight. Kids move constantly on the field, and a jersey or short that’s too restrictive limits range of motion during flag pulls and cuts.

Choosing the Right Fit for Flag Football

Flag football rewards speed and agility, so fit matters more here than in most other sports. A jersey that’s too loose can bunch up under flag belts or get grabbed during play, while shorts that run tight through the waist restrict the same lateral movement the sport depends on. When a player’s measurements fall between two sizes on the flag football jersey size chart, sizing up is usually the safer call for growing youth athletes, while adult players should size to the closer measurement for a more athletic fit.

Ordering for a Full Team or League

Teams and leagues ordering in bulk should collect measurements for every player before submitting a roster, rather than estimating sizes by age alone. Age ranges are a starting point, not a guarantee, since players within the same age group can vary widely in build. Imperial Point’s custom flag football jerseys are built to the sizing on this chart, so measurements taken now will match what arrives on game day.

Leagues running games with contact rules or added padding should also look at flag football compression uniforms, which layer under a jersey and follow the same sizing logic as the standard chart above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if a player’s measurements fall between two sizes?

Size up for youth players who are still growing, and size to the nearer measurement for adult players who want a closer athletic fit.

Do flag football jerseys run the same as football jerseys?

No. Flag football jerseys are cut lighter and closer to the body than tackle football jerseys, since there’s no shoulder pads or padding to account for. Always size from this flag football jersey size chart rather than a standard football uniform size chart.

Can we mix sizes within the same team order?

Yes. Every jersey and short is sized individually within a team order, so a roster can include any mix of youth and adult sizes needed.

How long does production take after sizes are submitted?

Custom sublimated uniforms typically take a few weeks to produce and ship once artwork and sizing are approved. Contact the Imperial Point team for a production timeline tied to your season start date.

What if our team needs a size outside this chart’s range?

Reach out directly. Non-standard sizes can often be accommodated for teams with players outside the listed ranges.

Related Size Charts

Outfitting more than one sport this season? Check the basketball uniform size chart, volleyball uniform size chart, or baseball and softball uniform size chart for sizing across the rest of a program’s roster.