Ljubljana Frogs train at Nogometno igrišče Dobrova, a short drive west of Ljubljana: Monday and Wednesday for flag football, with optional sprint and technical sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. Sessions run 18:00–19:30, or 17:30–19:00 when the sun sets earlier. We take men aged 16 and over, no experience needed, and your first week is free. Just turn up, or send the form below. The club is run by ŠD Žabe, Štihova ulica 13, Ljubljana.
A squad built for growth, travel, and real competition.
Community
Join a diverse, international team where everyone belongs.
Coaching
Train 4 times a week under experienced coaching staff.
Compete in Europe
Play in the Austrian national championship and international tournaments.
Perfect for Erasmus Students
Study, train, and compete during your exchange year. Ljubljana is a top student city and we welcome Erasmus players every season.
What to Expect
A clear first step, serious training, and a real pathway into the team.
Years active
4+
Rostered players
37
Nationalities
15+
Olympic pathway
LA28
Domestic team, Austrian league (W-L)
15-6
International team (W-L)
25-8
Adria Bowl V, champions (W-L)
8-0
What it costs
Every season
€30 / year membership·€20 license·€80 medical
You arrange your own sports medical (about 80 €). After one full season with every tournament attended, the club covers it from then on.
Monthly
€40
/ month
The more you train, the less you pay.
€10 attendance reward
There are 8 mandatory trainings a month. Attend all 8 and you pay 0 € the next month; at least 6 means 10 €.
What it takes
4–5×
/ week
Outdoor season — mid-August to October, and March to June
Monday18:00–19:30Flag football
Mandatory
Tuesday18:00–19:30Sprinting
Optional
Wednesday18:00–19:30Flag football
Mandatory
Thursday18:00–19:30Technical
Optional
SaturdayTBDBy arrangement
Optional
Sessions run from 17:30 to 19:00 when the sun sets earlier.
November to March — the mandatory days change month by month
Month
Training
Mandatory
November
Free month, not charged — use a gym of your choice
None
December
Gym + 1 indoor practice
Wednesday
January
Gym + 2 indoor practices
Monday, Wednesday
February
Gym + 2 indoor practices
Monday, Wednesday
March
Outdoors + gym + sprints
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Season runs mid-August to end of June. Outdoors mid-August to October and March to June; December to February indoors; November is a free month.
Payment terms & equipment details
The monthly training fee is paid in advance: due by the 15th, for the month that follows.
Late payment: 10% late interest or pumping balls all week.
The training fee includes training sessions and the rental of shirts, shorts, and game jerseys (jerseys are returned at the end of the season).
Cleats and gloves: every player must buy their own (required).
Bring your own water to every training session (required).
Why join the Frogs
Training rhythm, tournament ambition, and a roster you can actually join.
Domestic Squad
Domestic squad
Center
Aljoša Kous
Wide receiver
Jaka Grobelnik
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Michael Almodovar
Defensive back
Otto Močnek
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Tomek Nowak
Wide receiver
Miha Erjavec
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Žan Mrzlikar
Defensive back / Wide receiver
Janž Ramuš
Wide receiver
Aleks Bordon
Quarterback
Tadej Travnikar
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Kyle Pellerin
Wide receiver / Blitzer
Tobi Javornik
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Leo Granfol
Safety
Lorenzo Scaperrotta
Quarterback 2
Betim Nuredini
International Squad
International squad
Wide receiver
Oscar Omø Broge-Starck
Wide receiver
Joao Maioto
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Tomek Nowak
Cornerback
Alessio Sollevanti
Blitzer
James Lightbody
Cornerback
Goran Zec
Quarterback
Phil Cutler
Cornerback
Nils Just
Blitzer
Matthew Mc Connell
Wide receiver
Aleks Bordon
Wide receiver
Ben Fröchlich
Blitzer
Samuel Ringheim
Wide receiver
Matheus Silva
Wide receiver
Tihomir Todorov
Cornerback
Luca Bultmann
Safety
Lorenzo Scaperrotta
Wide receiver
Valentin Ehrenfried
Center
Aljoša Kous
Wide receiver
August Ilkjær
Wide receiver / Defensive back
Mohamed Tazi
Wide receiver
Nils Lindner
Cornerback
Daniel Gaiger
Coaching Staff
Coaching staff
Head coach
Aleš Zakšek
Nutritionist
Luka Bashota
Offensive coordinator
Oscar DeLuna
Strength & conditioning
Tomaž Štimec
Recruitment
Who We're Looking For
Beginners are welcome. Commitment, coachability, and team-first energy matter more than a perfect resume.
Coachability
You want feedback and you apply it quickly.
Commitment
You show up, train hard, and respect the group.
Athletic Curiosity
You are ready to learn movement, spacing, and timing.
Team Energy
You bring focus, reliability, and a willingness to compete.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Ljubljana Frogs is a men's club and we train players aged 16 and over — no previous flag football experience needed. If you are a woman who wants to play, our friends at Domžale Tigers run a women's programme and we will happily point you their way. If you are under 16, you can train and play soccer at the same venue in Dobrova until you are old enough to join us.
Flag football is a unique blend of skills from many sports. We see former basketball players, hockey goalkeepers, sprinters, handball players, and track athletes thrive on the field. Don't underestimate the intensity: competitive flag football can mean up to 40 sprints per game, 4 games per day, and 8 games per tournament weekend. It demands speed, agility, game sense, and endurance — if you have an athletic background and a competitive mindset, you'll fit right in.
Your first week of training is free — a full week, not one session stretched over three. If you only drop in occasionally instead, it is 10 € per training. Each season you pay 50 € (club membership plus championship licence). Billing starts in September, so the mid-August start of the season is not charged — and neither is November, the free month with no club training. Training then costs 40 € per month if you live within 30 km of the training ground in Šujica, Dobrova; travel from further out and training is free — the commute is your contribution. The fee is paid in advance — by the 15th, for the month that follows — with an attendance reward measured against the 8 mandatory trainings in a month: attend all 8 and you pay 0 € the next month, at least 6 means 10 €, two means 30 €. If you get injured you keep paying to hold your spot on the roster, otherwise it goes to someone else; while you recover you can still use the practice facilities for alternative training, or come along to sessions and follow what is happening so you keep learning the game. You arrange and pay for your own sports medical exam (about 80 €) before you start playing. You can have the exam done at any Medicina dela in športa (occupational and sports medicine) clinic in Slovenia. Once you have completed a full season and attended every tournament, the club covers your medical exams from then on. Optional personalised gear is 240 €.
The season runs from mid-August to the end of June. We are outdoors from mid-August through October and again from March to June; December to February moves indoors. November is a free month with no club training — everyone trains at a gym of their own choosing. In the outdoor months the week is Monday and Wednesday (flag football, mandatory), Tuesday (sprinting) and Thursday (technical), both optional, with sessions running 18:00–19:30, or 17:30–19:00 when the sun sets earlier. Through the winter the mandatory days change month by month: December adds one indoor practice with Wednesday mandatory; January and February are gym plus two indoor practices with Monday and Wednesday mandatory; March is back outdoors with gym and sprints, and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mandatory. Head coach is Aleš Zakšek.
The training fee covers sessions plus rental of shirts, shorts and game jerseys (returned at the end of the season). Cleats and gloves you buy yourself — we no longer lend cleats. The club supplies flags and balls, which stay club property. Always bring your own water. Optional personalised gear is 240 €; after three seasons you get a jersey with your surname, and after more than three years with the club you receive a free club gear package.
At Nogometno igrišče Dobrova in Šujica, Dobrova pri Ljubljani (ŠD Dobrova). Monday and Wednesday are flag football and mandatory. Tuesday is a sprinting session and Thursday is technical training — both optional. Sessions run 18:00–19:30, or 17:30–19:00 when the sun sets earlier. Saturday is by arrangement when there are no games.
We run one senior domestic team and one international team. The domestic team plays the Austrian championship pathway and trains weekly in Ljubljana; the international team represents the Frogs at elite European tournaments. They are not separate clubs — playing domestic is the normal route in, and it is considerably easier to earn an international place once you are already playing for the domestic side.
We compete in IFAF 5-on-5 flag football — the same non-contact, Olympic format used worldwide. Games are fast, skill-based, and safe: defenders pull flags instead of tackling, and contact is not allowed. You can read the official rules here: Official IFAF Flag Football Rules (2023).
Yes. Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, featuring men's and women's 5-on-5 competitions. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the sport in October 2023, recognising its global growth, accessibility, and appeal to new audiences. The Olympic format follows IFAF rules — the same format we train and compete in every week at Ljubljana Frogs.
Yes. Slovenia has national flag football teams that compete in European and international tournaments sanctioned by IFAF Europe. The national programme draws players from clubs across the country, and several Ljubljana Frogs players have represented Slovenia at the international level. Playing club flag football is the pathway to national team selection.
Training runs in Slovene and English. A large part of the squad is international, including Erasmus students, so you do not need any Slovene to train, play or follow the calls.
Just turn up to any training day (18:00–19:30, or 17:30–19:00 when the sun sets earlier) — no appointment, no application needed first. Bring a white t-shirt, shorts without pockets, a bottle of water and cleats (we no longer lend cleats). That is it. Your first week is free.
Travel insurance is mandatory for everyone who travels with the team. For dedicated sports cover — for example the Specialisti policies from Vzajemna or Merkur — call our sponsor Krznami d.o.o.: Žiga Kržič on +386 41 882 781. They will tell you exactly what you need and how to arrange it.
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