Programs with a Purpose
Our Youth Sports programs maximize the positive effects of athletics by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on the life lessons that can be learned from sports, and our coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each player.
In the YMCA’s Youth Flag Football League, children and their families will enjoy the football experience every time they step on the field. Players will learn the fundamentals of football in a safe and fun environment. In this program everyone plays, and everyone has fun!
C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Practices will be held on weekday evenings beginning the week of August 26. Games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings beginning September 13-14. No games will be held September 27-28 during Plainfield homecoming. All participants receive a football jersey to wear for all games. Anyone signed up after August 5 will not be guaranteed a uniform by the first game.
League Divisions
- Ages 4-5
- Ages 6-8
- Ages 9-11
- Ages 12-14
Contact:
Maria Freeh, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217
2024 Registration Fees:
Prior to June 25
- $115 for Facility Members
- $230 for Community Members
June 25-August 5
- $125 for Facility Members
- $250 for Community Members
August 6 and Beyond
- $135 for Facility Members
- $270 for Community Members
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Flag Football League participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is required.
Ages 4-5
Wednesday, August 21
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Thursday, August 22
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Ages 9-11 and Ages 12-14
Thursday, August 22
6:30-7:30 p.m.
MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
Practices will be held on weekday evenings beginning the week of August 26. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons beginning the second weekend of September. Each participant receives a football jersey to wear for all games. Anyone signed up after August 5 will not be guaranteed a uniform by the first game.
League Divisions
- Ages 5-6
- Ages 7-8
- Ages 9-11
Contact:
Chris Interial, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217
2024 Registration Fees:
Prior to August 6
- $90 for Facility Members
- $180 for Community Members
August 6 and Beyond
- $100 for Facility Members
- $200 for Community Members
