Piedmont Family YMCA

REGISTRATION FOR 2026 FALL SPORTS OPENS JUNE 29.

Youth Flag Football (grades 1-12*) 

Y Flag Football provides children with a safe and fulfilling introduction to football fundamentals. This league introduces new skills, enhances abilities, and teaches the rules of the sport. Players will have one practice per week and games on Saturdays at area school fields. 

WHO: All kids in grades 1-12

WHERE: Charlottesville City & Albemarle Co. fields

WHEN: Saturdays Aug 24 - Oct 24 (one practice a week)

  • Games begin August 24; Practices start mid-August.
  • Season consists of 6 regular season games + post season playoffs.

FEE: $150 for YMCA members, $190 for non-members

Registration Deadline: August 7.
A $25 Late Registration Fee will apply the week after the close of registration.

MORE INFO:

  • Roster spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Teams are organized by YMCA Staff and are primarily assigned based on geographic area. Please note that while we consider player/coach requests, they are not guaranteed. 
    Coaches will select practice slots in the Coaches Meeting (Tues. August 12, 6pm @ Brooks Family YMCA)
    • Parents cannot request practice days/times/locations.
  • Official NFL Flag Football Rules 
  • Piedmont Family YMCA League Rules

INTERESTED IN COACHING? Please contact our Sports Director, Ralph Sampson at rsampson@piedmontymca.org.

  • Coaches are required to pass a criminal background check every season.

  • YMCA Member Discount Eligibility
    • To receive the YMCA member rate for a program, your membership must be active before registering and remain active through the entire duration of the program.

NEW! Youth Cheerleading

We’re excited to introduce Youth Cheerleading as a new YMCA sports program! Participants will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading in a fun, supportive environment while building confidence, teamwork, coordination, and school spirit. Athletes will practice motions, chants, jumps, and basic routines, with opportunities to perform and showcase what they’ve learned throughout the session.

  • WHO: Youth ages 4–6 and 7–10 (grouped by age)

  • WHEN: Wednesdays, August 27–October 24, 5:30–6:30 pm

  • WHERE: Practices at Brooks Family YMCA; Saturday Games at Darden Towe

  • FEE: $90 (Members) • $130 (Non-Members)

Registration Deadline: August 7.
A $25 Late Registration Fee will apply the week after the close of registration.

  • YMCA Member Discount Eligibility
    • To receive the YMCA member rate for a program, your membership must be active before registering and remain active through the entire duration of the program.

Little Rushers Flag Football (3-5 year olds)

Little Rushers provides 3-5 year olds the chance to learn the fundamentals of flag football in a fun and fulfilling way. The emphasis is on learning, building confidence, and socialization, not on winning or competition. There are six Saturday sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle to each session.

  • WHO: All kids ages 3-5 (grouped by age)
  • WHERE: Charlottesville City & Albemarle Co. fields
  • WHEN: Games begin September 6; Practices start Aug 18.
  • FEE: $75 (Members) $95 (Non-Members)

Registration Deadline: August 7.
A $25 Late Registration Fee will apply the week after the close of registration.

  • YMCA Member Discount Eligibility
    • To receive the YMCA member rate for a program, your membership must be active before registering and remain active through the entire duration of the program.

Little Kickers Soccer (age 3-5)

Little Kickers Soccer is a skill-development program designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and inviting environment. The emphasis is on learning, building confidence, and socialization, not on winning or competition. There are six Saturday sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle to each session.

  • WHO: 3-5 year olds (grouped by age)
  • WHERE: Charlottesville City & Albemarle Co. fields
  • WHEN: Games begin September 6; Practices start Aug 18.
  • FEE: $75 (Members) $95 (Non-Members)

Registration Deadline: August 7.
A $25 Late Registration Fee will apply the week after the close of registration.

  • YMCA Member Discount Eligibility
    • To receive the YMCA member rate for a program, your membership must be active before registering and remain active through the entire duration of the program.

Questions? Contact Sports Director Ralph Sampson III at rsampson@piedmontymca.org or (434) 270-7544.