TACKLE DIVISION:

2nd/3rd Grade:  Lawrence Lions

4th Grade:  Eudora Cardinals

5th Grade:  Lawrence Wolfpack (NYSSO Midstates Post Season Tournament Champions)

6th Grade:  Lawrence Hurricanes (NYSSO Midstates Post Season Tournament Champions)

FLAG DIVISION:

K/1 Grade:  DC Tribe

2nd Grade:  Saints

3rd Grade:  Swarm

4th Grade:  Saints

5th Grade:  Coyotes

Girls Middle School:  DC Lady Tribe

TACKLE DIVISIONS:

Charles Newman Coach Of The Year Award:  Jamar Reese

Cliff Hadl Coach Of The Year Award:  Jake Plegge

FLAG DIVISIONS:

LYF Flag Football Coach Of The Year Award:  Silas Dulan

LYF Flag Football Coach Of The Year Award:  Robert Bethea

Lawrence Youth Football (LYF Inc.) was founded in 1963. It is a Not-for-Profit organization. LYF provides the fundamentals of football in a competitive environment for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade in the Lawrence, Kansas area. The organization offers tackle and flag football competing in various age divisions.

Practices are held at various locations, depending on the team you play for.  Practices are normally two to three nights per week, again depending on the team you play for.

Games are played at Youth Sports Complex (YSC) 4911 W 27th on Sunday's starting the first weekend after Labor Day and run through October with the exceptions listed below in each division.

TACKLE (COED) FOOTBALL DIVISION

Tackle has four divisions: 2nd - 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade.

• Cost - $220.00 with shoulder pads and/or helmet 
• Cost - $160.00 without shoulder pads and helmet 

In tackle divisions, LYF partners with other leagues around Northeast Kansas to provide a full and varied schedule for their teams.  Typically 2 games throughout the season, are played at an away location (Basehor, Topeka, Manhattan or Eudora) and very possibly on a Saturday.  This allows for the possibility of a road game within our 7 game regular season schedule.  Game rules and regulations can be found under the RULES tab at the top of this website.  At the end of the regular season, the top 4 teams in each tackle division will advance to a playoff, culminating in our Toy Bowl Championship game at Free State High School.

FLAG (COED) FOOTBALL DIVISION

Flag has six divisions: K-1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade.  (Flag divisions can be combined due to number of players and teams)

• Cost - $120.00 (Flags included)

Flag division games are played against only LYF member teams.  In the K-1 flag division, there is a possibility of playing one road game during the season at an away location (typically Eudora).  LYF will utilize a 7-on-7 version of flag football in all age divisions.  Game rules and regulations can be found under the RULES tab at the top of this website.  At the end of the regular season, the top 4 teams in each flag division will advance to a single day, playoff and championship held at the Youth Sports Complex.

GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL DIVISION

Girls Middle School Flag will have three divisions if numbers permit:  6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade

• Cost - $120.00 (Flags included)

Flag division games are played against only LYF member teams.  With competition on Sunday's there should be no interference with other school sponsored activities.  LYF will utilize a 7-on-7 version of flag football in the girls middle school division.  Game rules and regulations can be  found under the RULES tab at the top of this website.  Team size is recommended for about 10 players but could vary from as few as seven to as many as 14 players.  Teams can be built from players affiliated with any middle school.  At the end of the regular season, the top 4 teams in each flag division will advance to a single day, playoff and championship held at the Youth Sports Complex.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration is required at lawrenceyouthfootball.org.  Registration link is available on June 15 through the start of the season.  Registration with an established team affiliation is recommended.  During registration you will be prompted to register with your team's name and coach's name.  If you prefer to sign up individually without a team affiliation you will be assigned to a team.  LYF will assign unaffiliated player based on team and individual player considerations. Secondary insurance is provided with your registration.  All players are required to pay the applicable registration fee at the time of registration and prior to being placed on a roster or receiving equipment. 

COACHING REQUIREMENTS

LYF requires all league coaches to complete and pass an annual background checks which is paid for by LYF when done on our website.  LYF requires all of the tackle coaches to complete annual, USA Football Coaching Certification which is also paid for by LYF. This training provides the fundamentals of coaching in a safe and positive environment.  The USA Flag Football Coaching Certification is also available to LYF flag league coaches, but not required nor paid for by LYF.  Parent or volunteer coaches are needed.  If you, or someone you know are interested in coaching or establishing a team in either tackle or flag football divisions, please contact or board of directors at LYFinformation@gmail.com to inform us of your intent and provide LYF with contact information.  LYF welcomes new coaches and teams. 

Click on appropriate link below to complete background check or coaching certification.  Each must be completed and on file with LYF prior to coaching eligibility.  Background checks are required for ALL tackle and flag league coaches.  USA Football certification is also required for all tackle league coaches.  Both items are paid for by LYF if done from the links below.  USA Football certification course payment requires that you are associated with the LYF organization when signing into their website and use our promo code. 

LYF is always looking for new coaches for both tackle and flag division teams.  As well, there are plenty of opportunities for qualified officials within our organization.  LYF will assist you in becoming qualified for either a coaching or officiating position if you are not currently certified.  If you would like to join our league as either a coach or official in the tackle or flag divisions please contact us at the email address below.  We look forward to your inquiry and will reply promptly upon receipt. 

                                        LYFinformation@gmail.com

FLAG AND TACKLE SCHEDULE LINKS

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