Age Division: 3rd Grade (Coed), 4th Grade (Coed), 5th Grade (Coed), 6th Grade (Coed)
Registration Dates: March 15th - July 15th
Practice Dates: Practices may begin on July 29th, 2024. Exact practice days and times will vary per team. All practices will follow INFC rules. Per INFC rules, there will be NO practice or games on Labor Day weekend: August 30th, August 31st, September 1st, and September 2nd. Practices may resume on September 3rd.
Season Game Dates: The first game day of the season is August 24th. Teams will play one game a week (game days are Saturdays).
Equipment: Guardians may rent the required gameplay safety equipment from the YMCA for their player. If a player has their own CERTIFIED equipment, they may use that. Guardians also must purchase game day pants and cleats.
Equipment Rental Cost:
Shoulder Pads: $35.00
Certified Helmet: $50.00
*YMCA equipment rental fees are due upon receiving equipment and are NON-REFUNDABLE. This fee supports reconditioning costs of used equipment post season.
Equipment Pick Up Dates:
Equipment Return: Rented equipment is to be returned by NOV. 15th for no additional fees.
After Nov. 15th the following late fees will be charged.
Uniforms: Parents must purchase a new 2024 INFC YMCA Bruins Football jersey online. New jerseys will be worn by every Y team at ALL games. Jerseys will be purchased from Midwest Sports.
*To receive your uniform in time, please order by July 7th
Fittings:
In order to request a jersey number players must come to a jersey fitting and have their sizes and number request signed off by a coach or program director. Requested numbers are NOT guaranteed. *The YMCA is not responsible for the replacement of jerseys purchased in incorrect sizes.
Our Sports programs rely on volunteer coaches to help make each season possible. Each football team is in need of 3-6 volunteer coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach or know someone who is interested in being a volunteer coach please complete a volunteer packet available at the YMCA front desk.
For questions regarding coaching, contact Sports Director Matthew Dyer
YMCA Youth Tackle Football will play in the INFC conference, with major coordination by our new Youth Football Committee. This committee will provide additional support and collaboration for this stage of YMCA Youth Football.
The new Youth Football Committee’s goals are to:
Coach Wright - HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/ASSISTANT
Bob Pomeroy - YMCA BOARD MEMBER
Mitch Tate - YOUTH FOOTBALL COACH REPRESENTATIVE
Eric Cuevas - YOUTH FOOTBALL COACH REPRESENTATIVE
Justin Waller - YOUTH FOOTBALL PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Bethany Blakemore - YOUTH FOOTBALL PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
John J. Kane - YOUTH FOOTBALL SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Chris Jones - YMCA BOARD MEMBER, YOUTH FOOTBALL COMMITTEE SECRETARY