YOUTH FOOTBALL
Tackle Football
Our youth tackle football division begins to introduce friendly competition while still focusing on game play time equality. They will have fun learning the fundamentals of play including intermediate skills, game rules, teamwork, technique, good sportsmanship, and more.
Flag Football
The youth flag football league is designed to provide a fun, learning experience for participants without a high level of competition. No league standings or score will be kept and no trophies will be awarded. Teams are formed randomly by school and residence.
Quality Coaching Staff
This league is made possible by volunteer coaching staff. Each coach and assistant coach abide by the YMCA football manual and understand that "Everyone Plays, Everyone Wins".
Lifetime Lessons
By encouraging fun with levels of friendly competition, our football program teaches good sportsmanship, social and communication skills, teamwork, and more.
Youth Football Leagues
The Youth Football Leagues are designed to provide youth the opportunity to have fun, learn, participate and establish friendships in the great game of football while nurturing moral, emotional, and academic growth.
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Football Schedule: Posted after the first coaches meeting
Tackle Football League (Competitive)
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Equipment will be furnished by the YMCA with the exception of a practice jersey, mouth guard and cleats.
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Each Player Must have a Sports Physical completed within the fiscal year to participate.
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The Tackle Football Division has a "Blue Dot" weight rule. This rule is for the safety of the kids. 5&6 grade is 130 lbs.
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Teams are formed by schools to the best of our ability.
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Games played on Thursdays/Saturdays.
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Coaches determine practices time and days.
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Score will be kept w/standings
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Last game of the season is the YMCA Futures Bowl (All teams will play)
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Grades: 5-6 boys & girls
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Fees: Household Members: $200
Non-Members: $220
Late Registration Fee: $50
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Divisions:
Grades 5 & 6
Registration: April 8th - July 15th, 2024
Season: September 7th - October 19th, 2024
Flag Football League
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All players are required to wear a mouth guard.
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No Cleats for K-2, but 3rd & 4th may wear cleats with no metal spikes.
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Teams are formed by schools to the best of our ability.
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Games played on Thursdays/Saturdays.
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Coaches determine practices time and days.
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Grades: K-4 boys & girls
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Fees: Members: $60
Non-Members: $105
Late Registration Fee: $15
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Divisions:
Grades K-2 (Only 180 registrations will be accepted)
Registration: April 8th - July 15, 2024
Season: September 7th to October 12th, 2024
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Grades 3 & 4
Registration: April 8th - July 15th, 2024
Season: September 7th to October 12th, 2024
Optional Football League Camp
This one-day camp, hosted by the Minot State Beaver Football Team, is optional for all players participating in our football leagues. This fundamental camp will focus on basic skills and concepts of football including offense, defense, ball handling, footwork, and more.
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Grades: K-6
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Dates: July 28th, 2024
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Time: 2:00PM to 4:00PM
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League Add On Fees: Members: $20 Non-Members: $30
Punt, Pass, Kick & Dash
Participants will compete against other kids in their grade division, to see who will be champion. 4 events: Longest Punt, Longest Throw, Longest Kick and Fastest 40 Yard Dash.
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Grades: K-6
Registration: TBA
Event Dates: TBA
Fee: Members: $10 Non-Members: $20
Volunteer Coaches
This program is possible through the generous help of volunteer coaches. Coaches are responsible for being a good role model for the kids as well as teaching them the fundamentals of football and good sportsmanship through both practice and game play. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, contact our Sports Director, Chris, at 852-0141 or email cgreek@ymcaminot.org
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Youth Football Lessons
Our private lessons are to help kids who love the game of football grow. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced our individual lessons will help you up your skills to the next level. You can do 5 lessons before remaking a new payment.
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If you are interested in lessons, contact our Youth Sports Director, Chris, at 852-0141 or email cgreek@ymcaminot.org​
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Ages: All Ages (Currently not available)
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​Individual Lessons
Single 45 min. session: $35
Five 45 min. sessions: $150
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​Group Lessons (2-4 athletes)
Single 45 min. session: $30/per participant
Five 45 min. sessions: $120/per participant
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