The Baxter Close YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 3-13. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

3 & 4 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice and then a game directly after the practice on Saturdays. These Practice/Play Games will start on Saturday, October 21st, 2023.

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Other Equipment Required: Cleats

Last Games/Awards Day: December 16th, 2023

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website,

baxtercloseysports.com

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

What to Expect for this age group:

1. Introduction to Passing
2. Introduction to Catching
3. Introduction to Rushing
4. Introduction to Defense

Expect to see staff and coaches having fun and trying to herd cats. The goal is to create a fun experience so the child continues to play the sport in the future. Ifs it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.

 

The Baxter Close YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 5-13. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

5 & 6 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice and then a game directly after the practice on Saturdays.

REGISTRATION FEE

Members: $75 Non-Member: $150

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th, 2023.

Other Equipment Required: Cleats (Soccer Cleats preferred)

Last Games/Awards Day: Week of December 16th, 2023

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

The Baxter Close YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 5-13. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

One-hour practices are scheduled Monday-Thursday at 5:30pm. Practices will start the week of October 16th.

All age groups will play games on Friday or Saturdays beginning the week of October 29th.

REGISTRATION FEE

Members: $75 Non-Member: $150

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Other Equipment Required: Cleats (Soccer Cleats preferred)

Last Games/Awards Day: December 16th

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

The Baxter Close YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 5-13. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

One-hour practices are scheduled Monday-Thursday between 5:30 pm-6:30pm. Practices will start the week of October 16th

All age groups will play games on Friday or Saturday the week of October 28th.

REGISTRATION FEE

Members: $75 Non-Member: $150

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Other Equipment Required: Cleats (Soccer Cleats preferred)

Last Games/Awards Day: December 16th

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

The Baxter Close YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 5-13. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

One-hour practices are scheduled Monday-Thursday between 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Practices will start the week of October 16th

All age groups will play games on Friday or Saturday the week of October 27th.

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th

Other Equipment Required: Cleats (Soccer Cleats preferred)

Last Games/Awards Day: December 16th

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

The Baxter Close YMCA Girls Flag Football League is for girls ages 9-12 This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

One-hour practices are scheduled Monday-Thursday between 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Practices will start the week of October 16th

All age groups will play games on Saturdays beginning October 28th

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th

Other Equipment Required: Cleats (Soccer Cleats preferred)

Last Games/Awards Day: December 16th

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

The Indian Land YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 3-11. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. At the Y, every child plays at least half of every game. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

3 & 4 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice and then a game directly after the practice on  Saturdays. These Practice/Play Games will start on Saturday, October 28th.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 10th @ 6:00pm

Other Equipment Required: Cleats

We will break on October 31st and November 20-25th, meaning No practices! Make up day for Halloween is November 3rd.

Last Games/Awards Day: December 6th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website,

Indianlandysports.com, on or before, October 19th

 

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

What to Expect for this age group:

1. Introduction to Passing
2. Introduction to Catching
3. Introduction to Rushing
4. Introduction to Defense

Expect to see staff and coaches having fun and trying to herd cats. The goal is to create a fun experience so the child continues to play the sport in the future. Ifs it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director
E:   [email protected]

 

 

Flag Football - 3 & 4 Year Old

The Indian Land YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 3-11. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. At the Y, every child plays at least half of every game. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

5 & 6 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice and then a game directly after the practice on  Saturdays. These Practice/Play Games will start on Saturday, October 28th.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 10th @ 6:00pm

Other Equipment Required: Cleats

We will break on October 31st and November 20-25th, meaning No practices! Make up day for Halloween is November 3rd.

Last Games/Awards Day: December 6th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website,

Indianlandysports.com, on or before, October 19th

 

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child is showing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

What to Expect for this age group:

1. Intermediate Passing
2. Intermediate Catching
3. Intermediate Running
4. Intermediate Defense

Kids will start to learn fundamentals at this age level. The importance of this age is to learn. Coaches are looking to introduce all aspects of offense while promoting growth on and off the field.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director
E:   [email protected]

 

Flag Football - 5 & 6 Year Old

The Indian Land YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 3-11. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. At the Y, every child plays at least half of every game. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

One-hour practices are scheduled Monday-Thursday between 5:30 pm-9:00 pm beginning with 7 & 8 coed teams, starting the week of October 16th-19th. All age groups will play games on Saturdays, starting October 28th.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 10th @ 6:00pm

Other Equipment Required: Cleats

We will break on October 31st and November 20-25th, meaning No practices! Make up day for Halloween is November 3rd.

Last Games/Awards Day: December 6th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website,

Indianlandysports.com, on or before, October 19th

 

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

What to Expect for this age group:

1. Introduction to Positions
2. Pass Routes/Offensive Plays
3. Introduction to Defensive Coverage

At this age level, the fundamentals are a little more fine-tuned, allowing for positions and play-calling to be involved. Expect players to understand positions and coaches to implement plays from the sidelines. More importantly, they will have fun and develop a love for the game.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director
E:   [email protected]

 

Flag Football - 7 & 8 Year Old

The Indian Land YMCA Youth Flag Football League is for ages 3-11. This program is a youth recreational league that allows participants of all levels a chance to play. At the Y, every child plays at least half of every game. The leagues will emphasize football skill development, good sportsmanship, character development, teamwork, and FUN!

PRACTICES & GAMES

One-hour practices are scheduled Monday-Thursday between 5:30 pm-9:00 pm beginning with 7 & 8 coed teams, starting the week of October 16th-19th. All age groups will play games on Saturdays, starting October 28th.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on October 11th.

Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 10th @ 6:00pm

Other Equipment Required: Cleats

We will break on October 31st and November 20-25th, meaning No practices! Make up day for Halloween is November 3rd.

Last Games/Awards Day: December 6th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website,

Indianlandysports.com, on or before, October 19th

 

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child shows any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

• If the YMCA has to cancel any programming due to government mandate in the State of South Carolina or if the YMCA chooses to cancel due to rising cases or exposure within the program, then we would offer participants the option to have an online credit placed on their account or for a full refund back to their original payment method.
• If the parent or player cannot participate because they have been asked to quarantine or are sick, then a refund would not be given.

Weather Policy: Games and Practices are subject to be canceled due to weather. Games and practices may not be made up and no refunds will be given due to weather.

What to Expect for this age group:

1. Intermediate Positions
2. Intermediate Pass Routes/Offensive Plays
3. Intermediate Defensive Coverage
4. Introduction to Zone Coverages
5. Advanced Catching

This is where motor skills are more refined. Children now can think in advance and begin to anticipate where the ball will be, as well as have the ability to stay at tasks longer. Children can identify with a team and begin to make friends. Socialization becomes very important. This is where “traditional” football is beginning and players will be able to identify all aspects of the game. Repetition of skills becomes very important.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director
E:   [email protected]

 

Flag Football - 9 - 11 Year Old