Registration for Flag Football for ages 6 to 11 has started at the Kosciusko Community YMCA. It’s easy to sign up and a membership to the Y is not required.

The Y’s flag football program is a safe environment for children to learn practical and social skills and develop positive values. Kids want to exert energy, discover who they are and what they can achieve and be accepted among each other; the Y is the place they can do that. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be stressed over winning and everyone will get a chance to play.  Flag football is also played outside at Lincoln Elementary so it’s a great way for kids to get some fresh air.

The league offers two divisions, one for ages 6 to 8 and one for those ages 9 to 11.  Practices and games will be held on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. In addition to being a good opportunity for kids, Flag Football will also give parents the opportunity to take an active role as a coach.

Register at the Smith Street YMCA or online at www.kcymca.org.  Registration will be open until April 26 with a late fee after April 19. The first game will be May 4 and the last game June 15. Contact Ben Reno with any questions at 574-269-9622.

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. All the efforts and offerings of the Kosciusko Community YMCA are guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. In 2012 the Kosciusko Community YMCA provided $136,685.96 in financial assistance to make sure that happens.