Learn about the YYFFA

About the YYFFA
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association N.F.L. flag football league provides a structured, organized non-contact league that focuses on the basic fundamentals of football while targeting the world wide dilemma of juvenile obesity. Teaching and emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship, discipline and life skills are some of the many aspects instilled by our coaches, parents and administration. Each child that participates in the YYFFA will experience life lessons that go far beyond the game of football.

	League boundaries have not been set, players from all counties and townships are eligible to play.
	Player's age as of April 1st (Spring season) and September 1st (Fall season) will detemine what age division your child will play in.
	Copy of a birth certificate must be mailed within 2 weeks of registration closing.
	Tryouts will not be required.
	There will be a maxium of 10 players per team depending on enrollment
	There will be 5 divisions, (5-6), (7-8), (9-10), (10-11), (12-14)
	Practice schedules will be set by the coaches; coaches will be asked to practice at least once, no more than two days a week.
	Practices will start in March for the Spring season and August for the Fall season.
	Playoffs will be held at the end of the regular season.
	No other equipment will be required, players must wear shorts with no pockets, non metal cleats to games and practices. *Mouth pieces are required*
	Players keep the jerseys at the seasons end.
	Parents are asked to volunteer throughout the season..
	For more information call 330-754-1070 or email at info@yffayouth.net.