Flag Football
Boys & Girls · Grades 1–5
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Flag Football runs as two separate programs: a CYO league for grades 3–5 that plays other parishes, and a co-ed intramural league for grades 1–2 made up entirely of St. Matthew families.
Eligibility
Boys & Girls, Grades 1–5. Your student must be enrolled in one of the following:
- St. Matthew School
- St. Matthew PSR classes
- Church of the Resurrection PSR classes
- Other Columbus Diocese programs are eligible under certain circumstances
Key Dates
| Practices begin | August 19 |
|---|---|
| Games begin | August 29 (Saturdays) |
| Season ends | October 18 |
| Regular season | 8 games, plus at least one playoff game for grades 4–5 |
Cost & Registration
| CYO · Grades 4–5 $100 for each additional child |
$125 |
|---|---|
| CYO · Grade 3 $75 for each additional child |
$85 |
| Intramural · Grades 1–2 per child |
$50 |
| Registration window | To be announced |
| Payment | Credit card |
The two leagues have different closing dates — check the section for your child’s grade.
How Teams Are Formed
Grades 3–5 play in the CYO Flag Football league against other parishes, with at least one team per grade. Grades are combined if there are not enough players for a grade-specific team. Grades 1–2 play co-ed in a parish-only intramural league.
Practices
CYO practices begin August 19. Intramural practices begin once school starts, with all practices and games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Where: St. Matthew field
The intramural season concludes by Halloween.
Uniforms & Equipment
Team shirts are provided.
Games & Locations
CYO games are on Saturdays, with some weeknight games scheduled.
Where: St. Matthew field and other parish fields.
Tournaments: Grades 4 and 5 have at least one playoff game. There are no playoffs for grade 3.
Coaches needed
Not having enough coaches can mean teams are combined or cut from the program. No football experience is required.
- BCI background check and Protecting God’s Children (PGC) class completed
- CYO-required Flag Football training completed
- Attend the CYO Coaches Meeting in August
- Attend the St. Matthew coaching standards meeting before the first camp
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