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
OYF SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
PRACTICE STARTS FOR ALL LEAGUES AUGUST 8TH
JAMBOREE FOR JUNIOR / SENIOR TACKLE PLAYERS - ALBERTSON'S STADIUM AUG. 20TH
FLEX GAMES FOR BOISE, MERIDIAN, EAGLE, KUNA START MONDAY AUGUST 22ND
FLEX GAMES FOR ALL OTHER LOCATIONS PLAY SATURDAYS, STARTING ON AUGUST 27TH
TACKLE GAMES PROGRAM WIDE START PLAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH
LABOR DAY WEEKEND - NO GAMES
PRACTICE STARTS FOR ALL LEAGUES AUGUST 8TH
JAMBOREE FOR JUNIOR / SENIOR TACKLE PLAYERS - ALBERTSON'S STADIUM AUG. 20TH
FLEX GAMES FOR BOISE, MERIDIAN, EAGLE, KUNA START MONDAY AUGUST 22ND
FLEX GAMES FOR ALL OTHER LOCATIONS PLAY SATURDAYS, STARTING ON AUGUST 27TH
TACKLE GAMES PROGRAM WIDE START PLAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH
LABOR DAY WEEKEND - NO GAMES
THIS YEAR'S JAMBOREE IS FOR JUNIOR / SENIOR TACKLE PLAYERS ONLY. THIS EVENT, LIKE ALL OYF EVENTS ARE ORGANIZED AND CARRIED OUT BY VOLUNTEERS. THE JAMBOREE TAKES A SIGNFICANT NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS AND THAT WAS ONE OF THE FACTORS IN LIMITING THE 2022 JAMBOREE TO JUNIOR AND SENIOR TACKLE PLAYERS. AS WITH ALL CHANGES IN THE OYF PROGRAM, THIS CHANGE WILL BE EVALUATED FOLLOWING THE SEASON. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANY ASPECT OF THE OYF PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT US AT ADMINISTRATION@OPTIMISTYOUTHFOOTBALL.COM
CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR DICK'S SPORTING GOODS COUPONS
GOOD THROUGH DECEMBER
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: $150/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: $125/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
