Flag Football
ABOUT YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL SKILLS. TEAMWORK. CHIEFS PRIDE.
In Youth Flag Football, the focus is on teamwork in a positive and structured environment. Children learn how to throw, catch, run routes and other aspects of the game that will keep them active and develop skills such as hand-eye coordination. In addition, children will have an opportunity to develop leadership skills and build self-esteem as they learn.
The Y’s youth flag football programs are sponsored by the Kansas City Chiefs. Flag football participants receive exclusive Chiefs jerseys and medals, as well as access to Chiefs football camps, special events for families, and appearances by KC Wolf and the Chiefs Cheerleaders.
- AGES: 5+ through 12th Grade
- DAYS: 1 practice per week, 1 game per week.
- FEES: Fees vary based on program. Please check program registration page for details.
FAQ Flag Football Tournament FAQs
Tournaments include the following divisions. For upcoming tournaments, age is as of August 1, 2025. High school division players must have attended high school for 2025-2026 school year.
- 10u boys
- 12u boys
- 14u boys
- 10u girls
- 12u girls
- 14u girls*
- High school*
*For YMCAKC x OttawaU Female Flag Nationals only.
All players must be age-verified through one of the following:
- Zorts by purchasing a Zorts players card.
- A national sports ID.
Tournaments follow the NFL Flag tournament rules book: three pool play games, and then the top 50% of teams move to a single elimination bracket.
For the YMCAKC x OttawaU Female Flag Nationals, all teams will make bracket play and will be seeded based off pool play.
For more information about rules, review the following resources:
The early registration rate is $350 per team. The standard rate is $400.
The first place team will receive championship rings.
At the YMCAKC x OttawaU Female Flag Nationals, the MVP of the tournament will receive a scholarship opportunity to play flag football at Ottawa University.
Every team is guaranteed a minimum of (3) three pool play games.
If there are only two teams, you will play a best of three (first team to win two games). Once a winner is determined in a best of three series, no additional games will be played as the Champion has already qualified.
If there are three teams in your division, you will play each other team once. From there, the top two teams will go directly into a championship game.
If there are an odd number of teams higher than three, one team in that division will be randomly selected to play a fourth pool play game. The fourth pool play game counts toward overall standings.
6u, 7u, 8u, 8uRec and 10uG will use a Pee Wee size ball. All other age divisions will use a Junior size ball.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, we are able to offer financial assistance for program fees to make programs accessible to those in need. Check with your YMCA center staff to learn more.
Want to help make sports possible for others in need? Make a donation to support YMCA Youth Sports.
Kids of all abilities have the opportunity to play sports with Y Challenger. Through baseball, basketball, bowling, flag football, soccer, tennis and fitness, ages 4-30 with disabilities can stay active, learn teamwork and build confidence.
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