Growth on Every Drive
At the Y, flag football isn’t just about running plays, t’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.
Fall Session Information
Registration
August 11-28
Practices
Start September 8
Games
September 26 - October 31
Cost
YMCA Members
$95
Community Members
$189
Participating Locations by Age Division
U7: Ages 5-6
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
U9: Ages 7-8
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor (Ages 8-12)
U11: Ages 9-10
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
U13: Ages 11-12
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
What Makes YMCA Flag Football Unique?
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.
Registration for Fall Leagues Starts August 11-28
Get Ready for Youth Flag Football League!
Practices and games take place each Saturday according to the schedule in the Session Information section. Program directors will email practice and game locations, and schedules can also be found at your center's Welcome Center.
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. View League Information
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.
First week of practices: Full refund
Second and third weeks of practices: Pro rated refund
Please note that refunds cannot be processed after the first games have started.