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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 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

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

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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 2022 Optimist Tackle Football, FLEX Football or Cheer

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: $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

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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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Sign Up
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 perform at halftime. Open to ages 4-12 years.

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