The Edmond City Council Workshop on June 23, 2025, focused on the need for local flag football opportunities, particularly the Friday Night Lights program. Council members expressed concerns about families having to travel to Oklahoma City for games, highlighting the issue of sales tax leakage as families spend money outside of Edmond.

Brad, a city representative, acknowledged the current lack of designated fields for the program, noting that while there is a study for adding rectangular fields, funding for implementation is not available at this time. He mentioned that other organizations, such as the YMCA, also offer flag football, but emphasized the importance of providing local options for Edmond families.

Council members pointed out that many children in Edmond participate in these activities, suggesting that the city is missing an opportunity by not hosting the program locally. They noted that while there are rectangular fields available, such as those owned by the school district, scheduling conflicts with high school football games pose a challenge for the Friday Night Lights program.

The discussion underscored the community's desire for more recreational opportunities within Edmond, particularly for youth sports, and the need for further exploration of potential solutions to bring flag football closer to home for local families.