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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

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OYF 2023 SEASON STARTS ON AUGUST 7TH WITH PRACTICES FOR ALL LEAGUES
PARENT MEETINGS WILL BE JULY 31ST THROUGH AUGUST 3RD AT THE OYF COMPLEX
FOR BOISE/MERIDIAN/EAGLE/STAR PARENTS AND PARTICIPANTS
MONDAY - JULY 31ST 6:30 PM - ROOKIE TACKLE, FRESHMAN TACKLE
TUESDAY - AUG. 1ST 6:30 PM - SOPHOMORE TACKLE
WEDNESDAY - AUG 2ND 6:30 PM - JUNIOR TACKLE
THURSDAY - AUG 3RD 6:30 PM - SENIOR TACKLE / FLEX-FLAG LEAGUES

There will be someone at the OYF Complex at 9889 W. Hill Rd. Parkway on the first three Wednesdays in July from 1PM to 4PM to weigh or fit Flex/Flag or Tackle participants who have registered online, but have not completed their child's registration by coming in to be weighed (tackle) or fitted. Those who don't complete there registration will not be assigned to a team for the 2023 season. Online registrations are closed for most leagues, however you may send an email to admin@optimistyouthfootball to inquire about the possibility of participation.

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
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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.

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Add your child to 2023 Optimist Tackle Football, FLEX Football or Cheer

Registration for our 2023 Spring Flex/Flag Program begins Monday, January 16th and continues through early March. 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
Registration for 2023 Fall Tackle, Flex/Flag, and Cheer begins on April 10th and continues through the month of May. Dates, locations, and times for weigh-ins and fittings for the fall season will be provided at a later date.

Coaches you can count on

The coaches of Optimist Football care as much about your child and his youth sports experience as you do.

We craft practices and games so your child can:

• Watch their skills grow with each practice
• Be encouraged for their effort and progress
• Develop knowledge of the game and a love for competing
• Be in a setting that follows the latest guidelines for safety, with strict adherence and mandatory training and certification for coaches
• Enjoy the camaraderie of team mates

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Coaches you can count on

The coaches of Optimist Football care as much about your child and his youth sports experience as you do.

We craft practices and games so your child can:

• Watch their skills grow with each practice
• Be encouraged for their effort and progress
• Develop knowledge of the game and a love for competing
• Be in a setting that follows the latest guidelines for safety, with strict adherence and mandatory training and certification for coaches
• Enjoy the camaraderie of team mates

• 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

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Add your child to Optimist Tackle Football, FLEX Football or Cheer

Siblings and friends: join Cheer! Cheer squad is a great opportunity for a sibling of a player, or a friend or neighbor, to be involved with Optimist. Each team can have a squad, and there is guidance and an early-season camp for participants. Cheer squad members practice at the same time and location as the football team, making it easy on families. Cheer squads add to the game-day spirit and perform at halftime. Open to ages 4-12 years.

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Add your child to Optimist Tackle Football, FLEX Football and Cheer

Siblings and friends: join Cheer! Cheer squad is a great opportunity for a sibling of a player, or a friend or neighbor, to be involved with Optimist. Each team can have a squad, and there is guidance and an early-season camp for participants. Cheer squad members practice at the same time and location as the football team, making it easy on families. Cheer squads add to the game-day spirit and can perform at halftime. Open to ages 4-12 years.  2023 fees for Fall Cheer will be $150.00.   Uniform is provided.

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