YMCA of the Triangle

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Youth Flag Football

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 Fall Season

A.E. Finley YMCA 
Sept. 14 - Nov. 9
Coed: U7, U9, U11, U14

East Triangle YMCA 
Sept. 21 - Nov. 9
U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U15

Kraft Family YMCA 
Sept. 3 - Oct. 26 
Coed: U6 - U8, U9 - U11, U12 - U14

Lakewood YMCA 
Sept. 14 - Nov. 9 
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: Lexx Daniels  
East Triangle YMCA and Poole Family YMCAs: Ryan Killen 
Kraft Family YMCA: Kelly Guerriero 
Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs: Chris Avery