Flag and Tackle Football

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.

Registration for the 2025 season opens Monday, March 17, 2025.

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 late 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 mid-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 mid-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. 

More exciting news regarding the 2025 Flag and Tackle Football season is coming soon—stay tuned!