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FLEX / FLAG SPRING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

Online Registration for our flex/flag Spring 2023 season will open Monday, January 16th. Registration will continue through the first week of March. Practice will take place the last two weeks of April with games played Mondays and Wednesdays in May beginning on May 1st. Players wear soft pads and helmets and basic blocking techniques are taught using the hands. Fittings for the soft pads and helmets will be required of all pre-registered participants. Dates for the fittings and in-person registrations will be posted here and emailed to the parents of all registered players. Fees for the Spring Flex season are $150.00. The soft helmet, pads, and game jersey are provided.

Please note that we will form teams by a players age at the time of the start of the season. Because we also have Flex in the fall, our program shows the age of the player as of September 1st. Our staff will make any needed corrections to properly assign your child to the appropriate team for the spring season. We typically have teams made up of 6,7,and 8 year olds, 9-10 year olds, and 11-12 year olds.

Flex fitting dates, locations, and times are as follows:
Saturday, February 25th 9AM to Noon at the Optimist Youth Sports Complex 9889 W. Hill Rd. Parkway
Saturday, March 4th 11AM to 2PM at Fanci Freez - Meridian Location 1750 W. McMillan Rd.
Thursday, March 9th 6PM to 8PM at Fanci Freeze - Meridian

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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: $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

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