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 Youth Sports Health and Safety page for the latest information and guidelines and our age chart to determine your child's league.
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
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 (select Downtown Durham YMCA in the registration link)
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
Players
All players must have and wear a mouthguard and wear athletic bottoms with no pockets during play.
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