Football

The 2019 Harrisonburg Youth Football League will open registration in May when registration forms will be delivered to all Harrisonburg City Schools. The deadline for registration will be August 30, 2019. Participants play in the level based on their age. Five (5) and six (6) year olds play in the Flag League, seven (7) to nine (9) year olds play in the Pee Wee League, and 10-12 play in the Junior League. The age of the player is based on their age as of August 1, 2019. Players in the Pee Wee and Junior League will need to turn in a completed physical before they can participate.      

[946KB] 2019 Harrisonburg Youth Football League Handbook (Tackle Leagues)

[228KB] Physical Form

[618KB] Youth Sports Parent Code of Conduct

[365KB] Volunteer Application*

*Each coach who submits an application will be subject to our Background Screening Process.

Our Youth Football Program runs from August to October and includes programs for boys and girls ages 5-12.

Physicals are required for Pee Wee and Junior League Football.

Youth Flag Football League

This six-week program that introduces the game of football to youth, along with the structure of a sports setting.  All necessary equipment will be provided.  Registration forms will go to schools in May, and practices may begin September 9. All games will be played on Wednesday evenings starting September 25. The deadline for registration is August 30. Games will be played at Purcell Park starting at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Practices will either be in Hillandale Park or the outfield of the baseball field in Ralph Sampson Park.  Practice location will be determined based on assigned team.  Contact Ali Routzahn at 540-433-9168 or Alexandra.Routzahn@harrisonburgva.gov.

Players and Coaches will be assigned by the team administrator. In special circumstances, you may request a particular team. Not all requests will be permitted. They will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the league administrator.

Ages 5-7 as of August 1, 2019.  Seven year olds have the option of remaining in the Flag League one additional year, however they will have some game restrictions to attempt to provide an even playing field for all.

[927KB] 2019 Youth Flag Football Handbook

[110KB] Youth Flag Football Rules and Setup

Pee Wee League Football

Registration forms will go to schools in May, and practices may begin August 26.  The deadline to register will be August 30.  All games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 17.  Games will be played at Purcell Park at 6:00pm.  Equipment handout will be August 19-23 and August 26-29 at the Community Activities Center. Call 540-433-9168 for additional information.

Ages 7-9 as of August 1, 2019.

Maximum weight to participate is 125lbs.

Junior League Football

Registration forms will go to schools in May, and practices may begin August 26.  The deadline to register will be August 30.  All games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting September 17.  Games will be played at Purcell Park at 7:00pm.  Equipment handout will be August 19-23 and August 26-29 at the Community Activities Center.  Call 540-433-9168 for additional information.

Ages 10-12 as of August 1, 2019.

Maximum weight to participate is 155lbs.