YFL – YMCA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Youth Football
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Youth Football League is a 65-year-old instructional and recreational tackle football league played by elementary students ages 6 through 12 and our youth flag football league is ages 3 through 12. Our youth football program includes weekly games and practices focused on safety, proper game fundamentals, and individual participation. Through strong coaching and structured guidelines, we help every participant grow using football to create new friendships that help strengthen our community.
2023 Little Punters Game Schedule
This program is for children ages 4 to 12 as of October 1, 2022.
- Cubs: Pre-k, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade
- Termites: 3rd & 4th Grade
- Pee-Wee: 5th & 6th Grade
Please note: Adjustments may be made to age groups based on the number of children signed up for each grade level.
general information
- Registration: Ends August 12, 2023
- Season Begins: August 14, 2023 – November 11, 2023
- Cost: $75 members, $150 non-members
- Ages: 6-12
- Registration is in-house or online.
- Participating locations: Bell Road YMCA, East Family YMCA, Grandview Family YMCA, Wetumpka YMCA, Midtown YMCA, Cleveland Avenue YMCA, and Wilson YMCA.
The YFL – YMCA Flag Football League Little Punters provides players the opportunity to learn the basics of football in a developmental environment. The league’s main focus is on having fun and teaching fundamentals. The YMCA is proud to partner with the NFL Flag Football League.
The YFL – YMCA Flag Football League Little Punters provides players the opportunity to learn the basics of football in a developmental environment. The league’s main focus is on having fun and teaching fundamentals. The YMCA is proud to partner with the NFL Flag Football League.
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2025 Youth Tackle Football
- No guaranteed play time – all about performance
- Tryouts required
- Higher level competition
- Teams practice 3 days a week
- Preformed teams are welcome
- All teams play 6 games and make the playoffs
Recreational/Development League
Just starting out? Want to learn the game in a fun, team-oriented environment? The Recreational/Development League is development-focused, perfect for kids who want to make friends, gain new skills, and fall in love with football.
- Players are guaranteed to play at least two quarters
- Coaches on the field during games for added support and guidance
- Designed for fun, skill-building, and teamwork
- Teams practice 2 days a week
- All teams play 6 games and make the playoffs
general information
- Registration Begins: June 9, 2025
- Registration Ends: August 17, 2025
- Season: September – November
- Cost: $150 members, $300 non-members
- Late fee is $15/person starting August 18th
- Ages: 6-12 (as of August 1, 2025)
- Registration is in-house or online.
- Participating locations: Bell Road YMCA, East Family YMCA, Grandview Family YMCA, Wetumpka YMCA, Midtown YMCA, Cleveland Avenue YMCA, and Wilson YMCA.
- Players are NOT permitted to participate if in 7th grade and/or playing middle school football
Football Equipment List
- Shoulder Pads
- White Helmet
- Mouth Piece (must be color no clear allowed
- Practice Jersey
- Team Pants must be all the same for games
- Options: All white or all black
- Hip Pads (2)
- Knee Pads (2)
- Thigh Pads (2)
- Tail Pad
- Cleats
*Equipment must be purchased prior to the first week of practice and your child must be properly fitted.
Register Today
You can register for tackle football online by selecting your location and age group below. Alternatively, you can download the tackle football registration form and submit it in person at your participating local Y branch.
2025 Youth Flag Football
The YFL – YMCA Flag Football League provides players the opportunity to learn the basics of football in a developmental environment. The leagues main focus is on having fun and teaching fundamentals. The YMCA is proud to partner with the NFL Flag Football League.
At the Y, children develop confidence in themselves and in others when they play on a team. The YMCA believes that character development is an essential element of sports. Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility are valued on and off the field. In YMCA sports, everyone plays and everyone plays fair. We put safety first and emphasize positive competition and having fun!
general information
- Registration: June 9-August 17
- Late Registration: $15 late fee starting August 18
- Cost: $80 members, $160 non-members
- Ages: 6-12
- Registration is in-house or online.
- Participating locations: Bell Road YMCA, East Family YMCA, Wetumpka YMCA, Midtown YMCA, Cleveland Avenue YMCA, and Wilson YMCA.
Register Today
You can register for flag football online by selecting your location below. You can also register by downloading the form and taking it into any YMCA of Greater Montgomery Branch.
2025 Fall Little Punters Football
Welcome to the YMCA Little Punters Flag Football Program. This PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIVE PROGRAM is designed to teach basic football skills, game-type situations, and fun. This program will meet on Wednesdays. The season starts on September 10th and runs through October 29th, 2025.
Mom, Dad, or active adult participant.
Team Uniforms will be handed out at the 1st meeting. Participants will not receive a call before the 1st meeting. Informational notes will be given upon registration.
Volunteer coaches needed!
general information
- Registration Begins: June 9, 2025
- Registration Ends: August 17, 2025
- Season: September 10, 2025 – October 29, 2025
- Cost: $60 members, $120 non-members
- Ages: 3-5
- Registration is in-house or online.
- Participating locations: Bell Road YMCA, East Family YMCA, Grandview Family YMCA, Wetumpka YMCA, Cleveland Avenue YMCA, and Wilson YMCA.
Register Today
You can register for preschool flag football online by selecting your location and age group below. Alternatively, you can download the preschool flag football registration form and submit it in person at your participating local Y branch.
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YMCA Youth Football League FAQs
Our youth football program is designed for children aged 3-12. We offer age-appropriate leagues to ensure every child has a fun and competitive experience.
- Flag football: No weight restrictions
- Cubs: 90 lbs.
- Termites: 110 lbs.
- Pee Wee: 130 lbs.
Registration for our youth football program can be completed online through the YMCA Montgomery website or in-person at our facility.
You will need the payment for participation along with a copy of that child’s recent report card, a Birth Certificate AND a recent photo. (Sorry, we do not store them from the previous year.)
Tackle football Players are required to have a white helmet, practice jersey, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh pads, hip pads, tail pad, mouthguard, and cleats. Flag football players are required to have cleats and a mouth guard. We provide jerseys.
Safety is our top priority. Our coaches are trained in proper tackling techniques and we follow strict guidelines to prevent injuries. Our coaches are also trained to spot concussions and are trained how to handle them.
We also always have security and first-aid medical staff on the premises for games.
Teams will practice up to three days per week (MAX) during pre-season and during the season. Practice days and times are determined by the Head Coach of each team under the approval of the YMCA. Game days will be Saturday morning unless a week night game is necessary.
Teams are split according to the school they ATTEND at each branch.
Pre-season conditioning and skill camps are scheduled to begin the week of August 12th 2024 but full practice is scheduled to begin August 19th, 2024.
Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at the Wilson YMCA Sports Complex and The Fields at 17 Springs. The first regular season game will be on September 21, 2024. (subject to change)
Fill out a coach’s packet (at front desk) and speak with your Branch Sports Director.