Downtown YMCA Birmingham
About
Downtown Y Branch with Intro-Level Flag Football
The Downtown YMCA Youth Center on 7th Avenue North runs an introductory flag football program for kids ages 5-7 inside its broader youth development calendar. Games rotate across YMCA of Greater Birmingham branches on Saturday mornings.
Intro Flag Football for Kids
Non-tackle, learn-the-game format with vetted volunteer coaches. Programs include:
- Flag Football for Kids ages 5-7
- Youth aquatics and swim lessons
- 1st Class Pre-K and afterschool care
- Summer day camp
- Teen leadership tracks
What's Included
- Vetted volunteer coaches
- Every kid placed on a team
- Throwing, catching, running fundamentals
- Saturday rotating game schedule
Experience
A low-pressure first-football experience for kindergarten and early-elementary kids, with the same downtown Y building handling pre-K, after-school, and seasonal sports. Convenient for families already in the YMCA membership system.