Our Youth Football Program runs from August to October and includes programs for grades K-6. Copies of birth certificates are required upon registration. Tackle leagues are open to City Residents only, and compete as a part of the Massanutten Youth Football League. Scholarships are available for city residents (upon request). Call 540-433-9168 for additional information and an application.
Volunteer coaches needed for all levels, please contact the Athletics Office at 540-433-9168 to apply.
Youth Flag Football League
Registration for our Fall Youth Flag Football League will open June 6 and close August 26. This program will be open to grades K-2 (2022-2023 school year). All necessary equipment will be provided with the exception of cleats. The registration fee for this program is $30/player and open to City Residents only. You may register online, or in-person at the Athletics Office at 305 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Email Erik.Dart@harrisonburgva.gov or call 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Season begins September 7, and is scheduled to conclude October 26.
- Practices and games will be held at the Smithland Athletic Complex on the football field, on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
- Copies of birth certificates are required upon registration.
Rookie Tackle Football League
Registration will open June 6 and close July 22. This program is open to grades 3-4 (2022-2023 school year). This program will compete as a part of the Massanutten Youth Football League. All necessary equipment will be provided with the exception of cleats. The registration fee for this program is $30/player. You may register online, or at the Athletics Office. Email Courtney.Carawan@harrisonburgva.gov or call 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Practices will be held at a City middle school based on school in which player attends.
- Games will be held on either the Smithland Athletic Complex football field or the Rockingham County Park at the Crossroads.
- Teams are selected based on school in which player attends.
- Copies of birth certificates are required upon registration.
Junior Tackle Football League
Registration will open June 6 and close July 22. This program is open to grades 5-6 (2022-2023 school year). This program will compete as a part of the Massanutten Youth Football League. All necessary equipment will be provided with the exception of cleats. The registration fee for this program is $30/player. You may register online, or in-person at the Athletics Office. Email Steven.Hollister@harrisonburgva.gov or call 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Practices will be held at a City middle school based on school in which player attends.
- Games will be held at either the Smithland Athletic Complex on the football field or the Rockingham County Park at the Crossroads
- Teams are selected based on school in which player attends.
- Copies of birth certificates are required upon registration.