Wabash County YMCA Flag Football Registration Description:

Get ready for an exciting season of Flag Football at the Wabash County YMCA! In partnership with the NFL, we’re thrilled to offer NFL Flag football for children ages 5-12, focusing on the fundamentals of running plays, passing, catching, and defense. Below, you’ll find important details about our program and what your child can expect when they hit the field with us.

Program Overview:

• Age Group: Grades K – 8
• Skill Development: Our program emphasizes the foundational skills of flag football, teaching players the ins and outs of the game at a young age and helping them perfect their skills as they grow
• Values Emphasized: Coaches instill values such as good sportsmanship, a love of the game, and a strong work ethic in every participant
• Developmental Focus: Our emphasis is on learning, having fun, and sportsmanship, prioritizing growth over winning or losing

Practice and Game Details:

• Practice Frequency: Players will have practice sessions once or twice per week, allowing ample opportunity for skill development and team bonding
• Game Schedule: Games are held on Thursday evenings, providing a fun and competitive atmosphere for players to showcase their skills

Gear:

• Each child will receive their own flags and an NFL flag football jersey!
• Parents/guardians should purchase football cleats, a mouthpiece, and shorts for their child.
• A link will be added below to include optional purchases from the NFL flag football store.  Additional Gear options.

Registration Information: To enroll your child in our NFL Flag Football program, please complete the online registration form below. Be sure to fill out all required fields accurately to expedite the registration process.

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: August 23rd
• Late Registration Deadline: August 30th
• Practice Start Date: Week of August 31st
• First Game: September 10th
• Last Game: October 15th

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Thank you for considering the Wabash County YMCA’s NFL Flag Football program for your child. We’re dedicated to providing all participants with a positive and enriching football experience. For further inquiries or assistance, please feel free to contact us at 260-563-9622 or email Mike at [email protected]

*By registering for our programs you consent to receiving messages through our online text service, as well as email correspondence for all program updates. All team assignments, game schedules, picture day information, and other relevant details will be communicated to parents through email and text.

Warm regards,

Mike Banta

Director of Sport and Recreation

Wabash County YMCA

Outdoor Soccer – Get ready for a fast-paced and thrilling sport for kids of all ages! Beginners will have a blast learning the basics of ball control, passing, and shooting in a fun and engaging environment. As players progress, they’ll build their skills, confidence, and teamwork. Advanced players will master ball-handling, scoring plays, and sportsmanship. With practice and exciting games, kids will boost their coordination, motor skills, quickness, and agility. Shin guards are a must for all age groups.

Join us at the YMCA Field of Dreams, where the action happens! Practices are held once a week on weeknights, Monday through Friday, in the late afternoon or evening. The excitement continues on Saturdays with game day.

Games begin September 12th and run for 6 weeks on Saturdays. Games will only be during the week if we have rainouts.

*By registering for our programs, you consent to receiving messages through our online text service, simpletexting, as well as email correspondence for all program updates. All team assignments, game schedules, picture day information, and other relevant details will be communicated to parents through email and text.

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