Football leagues (flag/tackle) for boys and girls ages 5 – 11.
Participants learn the fundamental skills and techniques of football. Each player is guaranteed game-day playing time. The youth football training league is established in core values of:
- Equity
- Competition
- Sportsmanship
Lexington Parks & Recreation's youth football training league promotes and encourages:
- Youth advocacy
- Family engagement
- Volunteerism
Registration
June 1 – Aug. 20, 2021
Participants may register online, in-person or by mail.
Forms are also available at the Dunbar Community Center and Picadome Golf Course (Parks Administrative building).
Fees
NOTE: Parks & Recreation is offering early bird pricing. Now through July 15, 2021, registration is half-price.
Early bird pricing through July 15, 2021
$22.50 per flag participant | $32.50 per tackle participant
Helmets and pads provided. Uniform cost not included.
After July 16, 2021
$45 per flag participant | $65 per tackle participant
Helmets and pads provided. Uniform cost not included.
A limited number of scholarships are available.
Completed forms, with payment, should be returned to the Dunbar Community Center (545 N. Upper St.) or the Picadome Administrative Offices (469 Parkway Dr.). If mailing form, do not send cash, check only.
Leagues and age divisions
Eligibility is determined by the participant's age as of August 1, 2021.
Flag
- Ages 5
Tackle
- Ages 6 – 7 (Rookie)
- Ages 8 – 9 (Junior)
- Ages 10 – 11 (Varsity)
Season and schedule
Equipment distribution and practice begin in early August.
The regular season is seven games to be followed by a post-season tournament.
Games are scheduled weekly on:
- Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Sundays at 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Locations
Constitution Park
1670 Old Paris Park
Douglass Park
726 Georgetown St.
Gainesway Park
3495 Appian Way
Idle Hour Park
212 St. Ann Dr.
Martin Luther King Park
1625 McCullough Dr.
Shillito Park
300 W. Reynolds Road
Southland Park
625 Hill N Dale Road
Referees needed
Lexington Parks & Recreation is seeking officials for their youth football league. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Experience in officiating or participation on a high school or college team is preferred but not necessary.
If interested or for further information, contact Cornell Burbage at (859) 288-2917.