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Play Flag Football at the YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County offers flag football leagues and clinics for all ages. Our experienced coaches foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a healthy competitive spirit while helping players improve their skills, knowledge of the game, and personal fitness.

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YOUTH LEAGUES | AGES 7-14

YMCA recreational flag football leagues feature age-appropriate rules and focus on skill development, teamwork and game understanding. Practices build individual skills, while games emphasize learning the sport in a fun, supportive environment.

Led by Y volunteer coaches, league games take place at various YMCA locations across San Diego County.

WINTER 2025 -2026

Practice schedules vary branch to branch, all games take place on Saturdays, unless noted otherwise. Once enrolled, your child’s coaches will contact you with more information. 

Note: Registration for all leagues remains open until teams are full.

WINTER 2025-2026

Coed Youth League (Ages 7-13) | FIND SESSIONS

League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will occur each Friday of the season beginning January 24; practices will take place each Thursday. Traveling is required.

Equipment Needed: All participants should wear athletic attire to practice and games: cleats/turf shoes, shorts and t-shirt. Jerseys will be handed to each participant prior to the first game. If jersey delivery is delayed, all parents will be notified via email.

Schedule: First practice week of January 12, 2026

  • Ages 7-8: Practice on Thursdays | 5:30-6:30pm
    • Games on Fridays (Traveling Required).
  • Ages 9-10: Practice on Thursdays | 5:30-6:30pm
    • Games on Fridays (Traveling Required).
  • Ages 11-13: Practice on Thursdays | 5:30-6:30pm
    • Games on Fridays (Traveling Required).

Questions? Please email Program Director, Mike Valle at mvalle@ymcasd.org for more information.

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Questions? Please email Program Director, Adrian Araiza at aaraiza@ymcasd.org for more information.

WINTER 2025-2026

Coed Youth League (Ages 7-13) | FIND SESSIONS League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Game Schedule: Games take place on Fridays, with the first game on January 23, 2026.
  • Division 1 (Ages 7-8): Thursdays | 6:30-7:30pm
  • Division 2 (Ages 9-10): Thursdays | 6:30-7:30pm
  • Division 3 (Ages 11-13): Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
Equipment Needed:
  • Football cleats or closed toe shoes (required)
  • Loose clothing
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreens
  • Mouth guards (optional)
  • All new participants must purchase a basketball jersey through our Ship-to-Home website.


Questions? Please email Program Director, Ferrari Funches at ffunches@ymcasd.org for more information.

WINTER 2025-2026

Coed Youth Clinics (Ages 8-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics offered for beginners and advanced players.

Equipment Needed: Football cleats or closed toe shoes are required.

Questions? Please email Program Director, Caylin Mason at cmason@ymcasd.org for more information.

WINTER 2025-2026

Youth Flag Football Leagues (Ages 6-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Games on Fridays with one coach-scheduled practice per week. League begins January 15, 2026.

Questions? Please email Program Director, Christian Varner at cvarner@ymcasd.org for more information.

WINTER 2025-2026

Coed Flag Football Leagues (Ages 7-13) | FIND SESSIONS 
Games on Fridays with one coach-scheduled practice per week on Thursdays. Leagues begin week of February 19, 2026.

Equipment Needed: Football cleats or closed toe shoes are required.

Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.

ADULT LEAGUES | AGES 18+

We are offering both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego County. Our adult leagues are a great way to improve your skills and stay in shape while playing with friends!

No team? No worries. Contact your sports director or sports department for more information. 

Note: Registration for all leagues remains open until teams are full.

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Questions? Please email Program Director, Ferrari Funches at ffunches@ymcasd.org for more information.

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Questions? Please email Program Director, Caylin Mason at cmason@ymcasd.org for more information.

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Questions? Please email Program Coordinator, Richard Tonnaer at rltonnaer@ymcasd.org for more information.

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Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.

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Questions? Please email Sports Coordinator, Kelton Coburn at kcoburn@ymcasd.org for more information.

FLAG FOOTBALL LESSONS

PEEWEE LESSONS

Children ages 3-5 can develop motor skills, stay active and have fun with friends in our Peewee Flag Football lessons! Offered on a month-to-month basis, these engaging sessions introduce young players to the game in a supportive and playful environment. Click your branch below for details!

FLAG FOOTBALL CLINICS

YOUTH CLINICS

The YMCA offers month-long instructional clinics that teach the core fundamentals, skills and rules of flag football. The clinic is purely skill-focused with no official games played.

Flag Football Camps

Day Camp Options

The Y also offers several sport-based day camps that focus on flag football! Find the flag football camp that is right for your on our day camp page.