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YMCA OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY
YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Flag Football

Girls flag football team and coaches pose in two rows, showing off their championship rings Girls flag football team and coaches pose in two rows, showing off their championship rings
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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.
REGISTRATION: Registration for Spring Flag Football is now open.

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.

Thanks to a grant from USA Football benefitting the YMCA of Greater Kansas City girls flag football program, prices are reduced for girls flag football leagues.

Bitty Flag Football is also available for players ages 3-5 years.

Coming Soon: Summer 2025 Flag Football Registration

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Flag Football Tournaments

Team registration is available for the following tournaments.

KC Midwest Flag Bowl


April 13, 2025

Paragon Star Sports Complex
1401 NW River Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Grades K-12


Register through April 7.

 

The Midwest Flag Bowl uses the NFL Flag Tournament rulebook. 


Each team is guaranteed 3 pool play games. The top 50% of teams out of pool play make it to a single elimination bracket.
 

KC Metro KS/MO Flag Football Championship


May 24 - May 25, 2025

Paragon Star Sports Complex
1401 NW River Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Grades K-8

Register through May 10.

 

Games are on Saturday and the championship games will be played on Sunday.

YMCAKC x OttawaU Female Flag Nationals


June 21, 2025

Ottawa University
1001 S Cedar St, Ottawa, KS 66067

Girls-only flag football tournament at the campus of the four-time National Women’s Flag Champions. MVP will receive a scholarship opportunity.

Girls must be 14U as of August 1, 2024. High school girls must be in high school the 2024-25 school year.

Flag Football Tournament FAQs

What are the divisions for the Y's flag football tournaments?

Tournaments include the following divisions. For upcoming 2025 tournaments, age is as of August 1, 2024. High school division players must have attended high school for 2024-2025 school year.

  • 10u boys
  • 12u boys
  • 14u boys
  • 10u girls
  • 12u girls
  • 14u girls*
  • High school* 

*For YMCAKC x OttawaU Female Flag Nationals only.

How are ages verified?

All players must be age-verified through one of the following: 

  • Zorts by purchasing a Zorts players card.
  • A national sports ID.
What is the format of the tournament?

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:

What is the registration fee?

The cost is $300 per team.

Are there awards?

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.

What happens if there are only two teams, three teams, or another odd number of teams in my age division?

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. 

What size football will my team use?

6u, 7u, 8u, 8uRec and 10uG will use a Pee Wee size ball. All other age divisions will use a Junior size ball. 

Financial Assistance So All Kids Can Play

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.

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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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