PROVIDING A WHOLESOME, ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE OF PLAYING FOOTBALL
TACKLE, FLEX & CHEER
BORN IN BOISE'S NORTH END
ESTABLISHED 1949
A WELL ORGANIZED PROGRAM APPRECIATED AND FAVORABLY RECEIVED
BY PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
BOISE STATE IS OFFERING DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO THE OCTOBER 28TH GAME VS WYOMING. TICKETS ARE JUST $25 AND THEY WILL DO THEIR BEST TO SIT YOU WITH YOUR OPTIMIST TEAM!! THE LINK TO THE TICKETS IS BELOW. DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS IS OCTOBER 10TH. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
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The mission of the Optimist Youth Football and Cheer program is to teach young athletes important life lessons through the game of football. Optimist Youth Football doesn’t have tryouts, and there are no players cut. Rather, kids learn basic life skills with their friends and neighbors. Since 1949, Optimist Youth Football has seen more than 70,000 young players come through our program. We have strived to make the experience for participants, coaches, and fans the best it can be, while keeping fees affordable. Next year, it will be time for OYF to replace 410 football helmets, a major expense for our program. As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of our volunteer organization, we at Optimist Youth Football pride ourselves on giving each athlete access to necessary equipment. Your generous donations will go a long way in keeping registration costs low for our young football players. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to our program, please contact our President, Jerron Moore at jerronm@oyfootball.org
JUNIOR AND SENIOR SCHEDULES FOR OCTOBER 7TH - Copy and paste link below to download schedule
SENIOR SCHEDULE - OCTOBER 7TH -- https://optimistyouthfootball.com/2023-senior-schedule-for-10-7/
JUNIOR SCHEDULE - OCTOBER 7TH -- https://optimistyouthfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Junior-Schedule-10-7.xls
Senior League
Junior League
Sophomore League
Freshman League
Rookie League
FLEX Leagues
For a team experience that lasts a lifetime, get your family involved in Optimist Football
Teams are formed right in your neighborhood, and led by well-trained, caring coaches.
For decades, teams and families fill the Optimist fields on Saturdays in the fall. Camaraderie and game-day excitement fuel the atmosphere. The games and team practices build athletic skills—and also provide life lessons, friendships, and lasting memories.
Today’s norms and guidelines are followed for safe, age-appropriate play.
• Your child joins a team that is set up according to neighborhood. Everyone participates – no tryouts. Age and weight also determine team placement.
• Your child is on a 4 year path, where the team stays, develops, and grow together, with a well-trained coach who is also committed to a 4 year run.
• This approach creates continuity in development, maximizes relationship building with team mates and coaches – along with the life lessons and lasting memories.
The Basics: Tackle
Ages: 8-12 years
Season: Early August through October
Games: Saturdays, 7 games, Optimist Youth Sports Complex; Hill Rd, Boise (may include some limited travel to Treasure Valley towns; may include include additional championship game)
Practices: In your neighborhood, 4 times/week (5 times in first 3 weeks)
Teams: Boise and surrounding towns
Cost: $185/season; jersey and helmet provided; other equipment available as package from area sporting goods stores
The Basics: FLEX
Ages: 8-13, Boys & Girls
Season: Spring and Fall
Games: FLEX football games are played on weekdays, during the months of April and September, with an end-of-season FLEX tournament.
Practices: In your neighborhood, once a week week (3 practices/week pre-season)
Teams: Boise and surrounding towns
Cost: $150/season; jersey and flags provided
The Basics: Safety First
• All coaches are certified in the USA Football Heads Up Coaching techniques
• Head Coaches are required to attend annual training by high school staff
• OYF Player Safety Coaches monitor and attend team practices
