YMCA Youth Tackle Football Registration

WHAT: An introduction to the rules, skills, and game of tackle football. Recreational games are played. This program is open to boys and girls who will be in 3rd-6th grade in the 2025-2026 school year.­­ The program will end with Friday Night Lights on Oct 24, at Hollister Field. Friends and family are welcome to attend. EQUIPMENT: Players are responsible for providing their own mouthpiece (required) and non-metal cleats. The Oahe Family YMCA will supply a helmet, shoulder pads, jersey, and padded pants. All gear must be cleaned and returned by November 11. Jersey and pants must be washed, the mouthguard and name tag removed from the helmet, and the shoulder pads wiped clean. A $50 equipment deposit will be collected at the time of registration. This deposit will be returned upon the timely and proper return of all equipment. Late returns will result in all or partial deposit forfeiture. All equipment must be returned before enrolling in other programs. Failure to return equipment by May 25, 2026 will incur a $200 replacement charge. Equipment check-out dates are as follows: Kids with last names starting with A-K can check out equipment on August 5 at 6:00 PM, in the YMCA East Gym. Kids with last names starting with L-Z can check out equipment on August 12 at 6:00 PM, in the YMCA East Gym. Equipment check-in is November 11 at 6:00 PM, in the YMCA East Gym. *Parents will receive program communications through Remind. Invitations will be sent by text before practice begins. WHO: Children in grades 3 through 6. WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays, Sept 1 - Oct 24. Oct 24 is Friday Night Lights at Hollister Field. WHERE: Oahe Softball Complex (800 South Buchanan). TIME: Grades 3 and 4 Practice at 6:00 PM, Grades 5 and 6 Practice at 7:30 PM. REGISTER: At the OAHE FAMILY YMCA or at oaheymca.org by Aug 21. Early Bird Registration: May 5 to Jun 15 ($60 Member/$80 Non-member) Regular Registration: Jun 16 to Jul 2 ($75 Member/$90 Non-member) Late Registration: Jul 3 to Aug 21