Our sport programs offer a fun and unique aspect to youth development. The leagues will offer a mix of fun, instruction, skills and drills that have been proven successful. These co-ed leagues will require parental volunteers in helping run drills and games.Flag Football (Ages 5-12.5) Flag football is the premier youth flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-12.5. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning life lessons in teamwork.Upcoming DatesOur league registration is open year round for all upcoming seasons even during the program. When you inquire there may not be a league available until the next season, our team will communicate with you once you inquire below.Fall '24 - Included with Family MembershipReg Deadline: 8/17/24Start: 8/26/24End: 10/26/24Spring '25 - Included with Family MembershipReg Deadline: 4/5/25Start: 4/12/25End: 6/21/25 Sign Up for Flag FootballBrowse Flag Football LeaguesBASIC FLAG INFOCo-ed, all abilities and skill levels welcomeAges 5-12.5, see age range/grade scale (5 year olds must be enrolled in Kindergarten)This is first and foremost an instructional league, the main focus of practice, drills, and games will be on skill developmentChildren will be split into three divisions—Grades K-1 | 2-3 | 4-6All games are played on Saturdays with a game length of 60 minutesAll participants, coaches, parents, and guardians will be held to the OCYs code of conduct COMBINEJoin us to test your skills, meet other players and staff, and to have fun! PRACTICESPractice Attire: T-shirt, shorts or sweats (no jeans) and sneakersPractices focus on skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship. They are led by a volunteer coach and/or a YMCA staff member.GAMESGame Schedule: TBD. The final schedule will be released one week after the combine. The amount of games will be dependent upon enrollment. Games run approximately 60 min.Game Attire: Team-shirt, flag belt, shorts/sweats (no jeans) & sneakers