Our Youth Football Program runs from July to October and includes programs for grades 1-8. Leagues are open to City residents only. Scholarships are available (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 opens May 27 for the 2025 season and will close August 22. This program will be open to City residents, grades 1-2 (2025-2026 school year). All necessary equipment will be provided with the exception of cleats and mouthpiece. Email Jordan.Cherry@harrisonburgva.gov or call 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Season begins September 2, and is scheduled to conclude by October 23.
- Practices and games will be held at the Smithland Athletic Complex on the football field, on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
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Junior Tackle Football League
Registration opens May 27 for the 2025 season and will close July 18. This program is open to City residents, grades 3-4 (2025-2026 school year). This program will take place in conjunction with Rockingham County Parks and Recreation. All necessary equipment will be provided with the exception of cleats. Email Steven.Hollister@harrisonburgva.gov or call 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Games will be held on either the Smithland Athletic Complex or the Rockingham County Park at the Crossroads.
- Copies of birth certificates are required upon registration.
- Equipment fitting will take place Saturday, July 19.
- Conditioning week takes place July 21-25.
Senior Tackle Football League
Registration opens May 27 for the 2025 season and will close July 18. This program is open to City residents, grades 5-6 (2025-2026 school year). This program will take place in conjunction with Rockingham County Parks and Recreation. All necessary equipment will be provided with the exception of cleats. Email Steven.Hollister@harrisonburgva.gov or call 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Games will be held at either the Smithland Athletic Complex or the Rockingham County Park at the Crossroads.
- Copies of birth certificates are required upon registration.
- Equipment fitting will take place Saturday, July 19.
- Conditioning week takes place July 21-25.
Middle School Tackle Football League
Registration opens May 27 for the 2025 season and will close August 15. This program is open to City residents who attend either Thomas Harrison or Skyline Middle School, grades 7-8 (2025-2026 school year). VHSL physicals are required to participate. This league will play in conjunction with the high school junior varsity schedule against other Valley District teams. All necessary equipment will be provided except cleats. Practices begin August 25.