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Avon Lake Youth Football Program Overview
Teaching Fundamentals Through Fun and Teamwork
 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JULY 18

1st & 2nd Grade Jr. Browns Flag Football
  • Format: 5-on-5 flag football focused on teaching the basics of the game.
  • Partnership: Cleveland Browns and NFL Flag.
  • Includes: Official NFL Flag jersey and flag belt.
  • Dates: August 25 – October 18 (6 week season)
  • Games: Saturday mornings/afternoons
  • Game Location: Weiss Field
  • Practice: 1–2 times per week (based on volunteer coach availability)
  • Practice Location: Weiss Field
  • Teams: Avon Lake Recreation in-house teams
  • Picture Day: September 11 
 
3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football
  • Format: 7-on-7, designed to teach football fundamentals.
  • League: Follows rules of the Little Southwest Conference
  • Dates: August 25 – October 18 (8 week season)
  • Games: Saturday mornings/afternoons 
  • Game Locations: High school stadiums and parks in participating communities
  • Practice: 1–2 times per week (based on volunteer coach availability)
  • Practice Location: Westview 
  • Teams: Avon Lake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, North Ridgeville, Olmsted Falls, Westlake
  • Picture Day: September 11 
 
3rd & 4th Grade Rookie Tackle Football
  • Format: 7-on-7, teaching fundamentals of tackle football
  • League: Little Southwest Conference
  • Dates: Conditioning week begins 7/28.  Games begin 8/23.  8-week season. 
  • Games: Saturday mornings/afternoons 
  • Game Locations: Location: High school stadiums and parks in participating communities
  • Practice: 1–2 times per week (based on volunteer coach availability)
  • Practice Location: Eastview  
  • Teams: Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, North Ridgeville, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, Westlake
  • Picture Day: September 9 
 
5th & 6th Grade Flag Football
  • Format: 7-on-7, focusing on football fundamentals
  • League: Little Southwest Conference
  • Dates: Conditioning week begins 7/28.  Games begin 8/23.  8-week season. 
  • Games: Saturday mornings/mid-afternoons
  • Game Locations: High school stadiums and parks in participating communities
  • Practice: 1–2 times per week (based on volunteer coach availability)
  • Practice Location: Westview
  • Teams: Avon Lake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, North Ridgeville, Olmsted Falls, Westlake
  • Picture Day: September 11 

5th Grade Rookie Tackle Football
  • Format: 7-on-7, introductory tackle football
  • League: Lake Erie Youth Football League
  • Choice: Participants may choose between this league and 5th & 6th Grade Little Southwest Conference Tackle Football.  Please see the attachment Deciding Between 7v7 or 11v11. 
  • Team Size Requirement: 10–12 players per team (per Lake Erie league rules)
  • Registration: Space may be limited; first come, first served
  • Dates: Conditioning week begins 7/28.  Games begin 8/23.  8-week season. 
  • Games: Saturday mornings/mid-afternoons (8 weeks of competitive games)
  • Game Locations: High school stadiums and parks in participating communities
  • Practice: 2–3 times per week (based on volunteer coach availability)
  • Practice Location: Learwood
  • Teams: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Buckeye, Cloverleaf, Independence, Midview, North Ridgeville, Rocky River
  • Picture Day: September 9 
 
5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football
  • Format: 11-on-11, full-contact tackle football
  • League: Little Southwest Conference
  • Dates: Conditioning week begins 7/28.  Games begin 8/23.  8-week season. 
  • Games: Saturday mornings/afternoons
  • Game Locations: High school and middle school stadiums and parks in participating communities
  • Practice: 2–3 times per week (based on volunteer coach availability)
  • Practice Location: Learwood
  • Teams: Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, North Ridgeville, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, Westlake
  • Picture Day: September 9 
 
Important Dates & Information:
  • Registration Deadline: July 18
  • Tackle Equipment Pickup:
    • Dates: July 22 & July 23
    • Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Location: Bleser Park Garage, 32800 Electric Blvd. 
    • Note: If you cannot attend, you must make an appointment or wait for additional pickup dates.

Volunteers Needed!
The success of our football program relies heavily on dedicated volunteers. We may need volunteer coaches at all age levels. Our goal is to form two teams per age group, which is only possible with sufficient coaching support. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate your interest during registration, or contact the Avon Lake Recreation Department at 440-930-4130. Your time and commitment make a big difference for our players and the program as a whole — thank you for considering!
 
Equipment Disclaimer:
In accordance with City of Avon Lake and OHSAA guidelines, aftermarket helmet accessories (e.g., caps, visors) are not endorsed. Use of such accessories may void the manufacturer's helmet warranty. Participants who choose to use these items do so at their own risk and assume full responsibility and liability.

Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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1st and 2nd Grade Jr. Browns Flag  
N/A 1 - 2  

$100.00 Res, $110.00 Non-Res
 
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3rd and 4th Grade Flag Football 
N/A 3 - 4  

$125.00 Res, $135.00 Non-Res
 
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5th and 6th Grade Flag Football 
N/A 5 - 6  

$125.00 Res, $135.00 Non-Res
 
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3rd and 4th Grade Rookie Tackle 
N/A 3 - 4  

$230.00 Res
 
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5th Grade Only Rookie Tackle 
N/A 5  

$230.00 Res
 
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5th and 6th Grade Tackle 
N/A 5 - 6  

$230.00 Res
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