2025 Flag and Tackle Football Season Details
Welcome to Waltham Youth Football, where we strive to inspire young athletes through teamwork, sportsmanship, and a passion for football, building a strong sense of community along the way. The 2025 football season promises to be an exciting and rewarding experience for players of all skill levels, whether they are participating in flag football or tackle football.
Do you have any questions about registering for football or details about the upcoming season? Reach out to Erin Donovan at erinmarie1122@gmail.com. Whether it’s for a Board member or the coaching staff, she’ll make sure your questions are directed to the appropriate person.
NEW INFORMATION! 2025 August Football Practice Schedule
UPCOMING DATES:
Tuesday, July 29: Paperwork Drop Off Night
Waltham Boys & Girls Club from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Questions? Click here for more information: 2025 Paperwork Requirements and Deadlines
Thursday, July 31: Football Registration Closes and Scholarship Deadlines
Last day to register for Flag & Tackle Football: 2025 Registration Form
Last day to register for financial need scholarships: 2025 WYFC Financial Assistance
Monday, August 4: Flag & Tackle Football Paperwork Deadline and Tackle Football Payment Deadline
IMPORTANT: Your child will not be permitted to practice on August 4 [tackle] or August 19 [flag] if paperwork is not completed in full. This included medical information, birth certificate and June 2025 report card. No uniforms or equipment will be distributed to players without full payment.
Monday, August 11: Flag Football Payment Deadline
No uniforms or equipment will be distributed to players without full payment.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT:
Waltham Youth Football will provide...
Flag Football: game jersey, game socks
Tackle Football: helmet, shoulderpads, practice jersey/pants, game jersey/pants/socks
Players must have their own...
Flag Football: waterbottle [clearly labeled with player's name], mouthguard, cleats
Tackle Football: waterbottle, mouthguard [recommended with strap], cleats, 7-pad girldle
Examples...
Youth Size: Exxact Sports Battle 7-Pad Football Girdle for Men & Boys or Sports Unlimited Omaha 7 Pad Integrated Youth Football Girdle
Adult Size: Exxact Sports Combat 7-Pad Adult Football Girdle
General Football Information
Flag Football [Grades K through 3]: Our flag football program is designed for younger players, focusing on skill development, game strategies, and fundamentals in a non-contact environment. This format ensures that athletes can enjoy the game safely while building confidence and an understanding of football techniques.
Season Dates: Practices begin in mid-August, with games running from early September through November. Practices and Games: Practices are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while games are usually held on Sundays, with occasional Saturday matchups. For our Kindergarten team, there are just a few introductory practices in August, followed by a weekend game throughout the season.
Instructional Tackle Football [Grades 2 and 3]: The instructional tackle program introduces young athletes to football fundamentals in a safe, structured environment. The program focuses on skill development, teamwork, age-appropriate activities, proper tackling techniques, and simplified playbooks to build a strong foundation.
Season Dates: Conditioning starts in early-August, with the regular season beginning in September through November. Practices and Games:Practices are held 2-3 days a week, and games are scheduled for weekends.
Tackle Football [Grades 4 through 8]: The tackle football program provides older youth athletes with the opportunity to participate in a more competitive and structured environment. Coaches focus heavily on safety, teaching proper techniques, and building teamwork.
Season Dates: Conditioning starts in early-August, with the regular season beginning in September and concluding with playoffs in November. Practices and Games: Practices are held 3-4 days a week, and games are scheduled for weekends.
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