RYFA Flag Football aims to provide a fun, age-appropriate, learning environment where kids can play non-contact football, regardless of skill level. While the focus will be on the passing elements of the game (QB/C exchange, proper route running, proper throwing form, pass defense, and timing), the goal of the program is to give all kids a chance to throw and catch the ball, regardless of positions they may play in the fall program.
RYFA's program is affiliated with the NFL Flag program. It is open to all boys and girls from Kindergarten through 8th grades.
Based on our large registration numbers we are unable to accept any late registrations at this time. If you miss the deadline for registration and have a child that wants to play, we can place you on a wait list if a spot opens up due to a cancellation.
There are two programs offered for 2025 Spring Flag Football.
Registrations will be accepted until Saturday April 5th at 11:59pm. No registrations will be accepted after that date.
RECREATIONAL LEAGUE REGISTRATION FEES:
COMPETITIVE LEAGUE REGISTRATION FEES:
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The financial aid application is open until Wednesday, April 2nd. You can learn more about financial aid at this link...
Spring Flag Football league is held on Sunday afternoons. (No football is held on Memorial Weekend) These are the dates for the 2025 Spring Flag Football Season:
Spring weather can be unpredictable, that's why we always schedule one extra Sunday into the RYFA flag football schedule. If one session is cancelled, the session will not be made up. If more than one session is cancelled, we will hold a make-up session for those additional cancelled sessions.
All games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Games will be held at the RYFA Complex or at MLK Park (near the RYFA Fields).
The finalized times for the 2025 schedule are listed below. Please keep in mind that there could be additional practice times for our competitive league teams. Those practice times are determined by the team's coaches.
2025 PROGRAM TIMES
Team assignments and schedule information will be available once registration closes and the teams have been rostered.
For our recreational league teams, there will be a short practice before Sunday games. No additional practices will be held outside of your scheduled Sunday session.
Teams in our competitive league may have additional practices outside of the Sunday game times if the coach chooses to do so.
The flags and jerseys will be provided by RYFA. Participants should wear athletic shoes or cleats and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated on game day.
Registration for Spring Flag is Closed.
If you would like to coach Spring Flag Football for the 2025 season you must fill out the Coach Application. You do not need a to have a child in the league to coach. High School kids are great flag football coaches too!
Competitive Coaches will need to have a background check on file in the last year. If you are unsure as to if your background check is still valid, please email ryfa1958@gmail.com to double check.
The Registration "Spring Program" is not currently available.
If you are worried about the cost associated with our football program; financial aid is available for families that currently receive free/reduced lunch. If you have experienced hardship and do not qualify for the free/reduced lunch program you may still qualify for a reduced program fee by sending us a letter explaining your situation. Applications for spring financial aid will open when registration opens at the end of January. Learn more at this link...