Youth Flag Football

FALL 2026 YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

Flag Football is for all boys and girls going into 1st-6th grade in the fall. This is a great way to learn the fundamentals of football, without tackling, and prepare your child for Middle School Youth Contact Football.

Who: Boys & Girls, Grades 1-6 (Divided into separate grades)

Season: August 25 - October 4

Drop-In Evaluations: Stop by August 4 or 6, anytime from 5:30-7:00pm in the Field House.

*All players must attend one day of evaluations & be registered prior to evaluations*

Coach's Meeting: Thursday, August 20 at 7pm at the YMCA.

Practices: Tuesday / Thursday, Start times: 5:30pm, 6:15pm, or 7:00pm

Games: Sundays, between 12-6pm (depending on # of teams)

Fee: $50 M / $80 N

Registration Deadline: August 13

*Waiting list begins August 14; $10 late fee applies*


*NEW* Flag Football Kindergarten Micro League - Fall 2026

Season: Thursdays, August 27 - October 1

League will consist of 30 min. practice followed by 30 min. game every Thursday. Kindergarteners will play with modified rules and smaller ball.

Time: 5:30pm or 6:30pm

Fee: $50 M / $50 N

Registration Deadline: August 13

Flag Football Attire: Tennis shoes or non-metal cleats, no jewelry.


Flag Football 2026- Grades 1-6

2025 Flag Football Rules


Micro League - Kindergarten

2025 Micro League Rules


Coaches Corner

Flag Football Drills


Heads Up Concussion

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Sports Staff

Britnie Simonsen & Jake McKeown
402-371-9770
sports@norfolkymca.org