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
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: 8-12, Boys & Girls
Season: September
Games: FLEX football games will be played during the week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, during the month of September, with an end-of-season FLEX tournament the last Saturday in September.
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
