Growth on Every Play
At the Y, flag football isn’t just about running plays—it’s about building character, dodging doubt, and scoring confidence. Every huddle, pass, and touchdown is a chance to grow, connect, and fall in love with the game for life.
Session Information
Registration
July 22 - August 22
Practices
Start September 8
Games
Games Start
September 27
Games End
November 1
Cost
YMCA Members
$90
Community Members
$180
Mentor Future Generations
All teams are coached by volunteers. If you’re interested in coaching, please reach out to the sports director at your local Y or apply to be a volunteer.
Develop Agility, Balance, and Hand-Eye Coordination.
Through our flag football league, kids learn the fundamentals and improve their agility, coordination, balance, and endurance in a team-oriented sport. Participants practice their footwork, passing, catching, and hand-eye coordination, as well as concepts of offense, defense, cooperation, and teamwork. Youth flag football teams participate in competitive games during the season. Games are officiated by YMCA referees.
Increase Self Confidence and Connect to Your Body
When kids step onto a field they transform into athletes and form new identities that help them step outside of themselves and forge new concepts about who they are and can be. With regular activity they feel more connected to their bodies, get rid of any stress on the field, and gain greater confidence in themselves as well as one another. Flag football helps young people develop these important skills alongside helping them play to their strengths, and how to ask for help when they need it.
Focusing in on Problem Solving and Communication
Flag football players are engaging in a physical version of chess. It requires them to pay close attention to the game and think strategically about how to outmaneuver their opponents, as well as make plays to penetrate a defensive line. They have to also react quickly and use their problem-solving skills to make smart decisions on the spot. Youth will work together on offense and defense throughout practices and games to enhance their communication through play calling, strategy and working as a team.
Get Ready for Youth Flag Football League!
Mel Korum Family YMCA
Practices and Games held at Mel Korum Family YMCA
Yes, your youth sports director will send out that information well in advance so you can plan accordingly.
The game schedule will be sent out to all participants and coaches as soon as it is completed, but no later than the first week of practices.
Rule sheets will also be sent out via email prior to the season.
- Cleats are not required but are recommended for all age groups.
- Team jersey will be provided before the first game.
- Water bottles for each practice and game.
- Mouthguards are required for each age group.
A weekly practice and six games which are played on Saturdays. Participants receive a team shirt.
We invite all our players to bring along friends and family to cheer them on! Please invite guests to visit after filling out a Guest Pass. All guests will need to sign a waiver upon entry. Additionally, we require all guests 16+ to present a government issued ID (driver's license). The number of viewers permitted varies by community center and game/practice location based upon capacity.
Yes, you are able to register for programs at multiple centers. Simply login to the registration site at the identified time for your center(s) and complete the registration process.
You can either visit your local Y, send us an email at membership@ymcapkc.org or give us a call at 253-534-7800.