YFL – YMCA Football League

YMCA Youth Football League: Building Skills, Friendships, & Fun

Join 65 years of tradition with tackle & flag football for ages 3-12, emphasizing safety, skills, & fun!

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Youth Football League has been a trusted community program for 65 years, offering both instructional and recreational tackle football for elementary students ages 6 to 12 and flag football for kids ages 3 to 12. Our program emphasizes safety, proper fundamentals, and individual participation with weekly games and practices. Strong coaching and structured guidelines help each player grow, build new friendships, and strengthen our community through the sport of football.

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YMCA Football Programs

Flag and Tackle Football

Spring/Fall YFL Flag Football

The YFL – YMCA Flag Football League offers players a fun, developmental environment to learn football basics. Focusing on fundamentals, safety, and teamwork, the YMCA partners with the NFL Flag Football League to create an engaging experience. Children build confidence and character through sports, with a strong emphasis on honesty, respect, and responsibility. Everyone plays, competes fairly, and has fun!

Member Priority Registration: Jan. 20–30, 2025
Open Registration: Jan. 30 – Mar. 2, 2025
Late Registration: $15 fee (Mar. 3–10)
Season: Mar. 10 – May 10, 2025
Cost: $80 members, $160 non-members
Ages: 8–12
Locations: Bell Road, East Family, Wetumpka, Midtown, Cleveland Ave, and Wilson YMCAs

Fall Tackle Football

The YMCA Cheerleading Program for basketball helps children build confidence, teamwork, and athletic skills in a fun, supportive environment. Offered at Cleveland Ave YMCA, this program caters to all ages and skill levels.

Registration Ends: December 1, 2024
Registration: Online or In-House at your branch location
Cost: Members $75 • Non-Members $75
Age Range: 4 to 12
Program Dates: January 10, 2025 – February 22, 2025