YMCA youth flag football teaches kids how to play together on the field with a no-contact version of football. Teams learn basic plays, good sportsmanship and the foundations of the game with our volunteer YMCA coaches.
Please be sure to check our age chart to determine your child's league.
2024 SPRING/SUMMER SEASONS
A.E. Finley YMCA
June 1 - July 27 (weeknight practices and Saturday games)
Coed U8, U10, U12
*registration deadline: May 24
Lakewood YMCA
April 12 - June 8
U9 - U11, U12 - U14
Kraft Family YMCA
April 24 - June 24
U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U14, All Coed
Poole Family YMCA
U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U15
East Triangle YMCA
U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U15
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
April 22 - June 22
U9 - U11, U12 - U14
2024 Fall Season
Kraft Family YMCA
Sept. 3 - Oct. 26
Coed: U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U14
Lakewood YMCA
Sept. 9 - Nov. 2
Coed: U9 - U11, U12 - U14
Poole Family YMCA
Sept. 21 - Nov. 9
Coed: U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U15
Registration Dates
YMCA youth flag football teams play in the spring and fall and registration begins in January and June.
Spring Season
February 1: YMCA Members
February 15: Program Participants
Fall Season
June 1: YMCA Members
June 15: Participants
Players
All players must have and wear a mouth guard and wear athletic bottoms with no pockets during play.
Parents
Parents are expected to remain onsite (fields and gyms) as the primary supervisor of their child. This includes taking their children to the restroom and addressing any challenges that may arise. This allows our coaches to focus on leading practices and games. In addition, YMCA sports staff will be present at all practices and games.
Coaches
YMCA youth flag football recreational teams are led by volunteer coaches. All volunteer coaches undergo a background check and training. Opportunities are available for coaches and assistant coaches at all locations.
Sports Directors
A.E. Finley YMCA: Alex Smith
Durham YMCAs: Keith Jacquier
East Triangle YMCA and Poole Family YMCAs: Ryan Killen
Kraft Family YMCA: Kelly Guerriero
Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs: Chris Avery