Football

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.