Youth football training league

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.

Registration form

Forms are also available at the Dunbar Community Center and Picadome Golf Course (Parks Administrative building). 

Register online

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. 

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