2026 Season Overview

While specific dates for 2026 haven’t all been published yet, here’s what to expect based on past CTYA schedules and typical youth flag football/cheer timelines:

Flag Football

• Usually a spring season (e.g., March/April start through May), though some local schedules may vary.

• Games are typically once per week (Sundays 12-4:30).

• Practices usually begin 2 weeks before the first game.

• Age divisions mirror the Fall Tackle season often range from early elementary (e.g., ages 4–5) up to early teens (e.g., 12–14).

📣 Cheerleading

• Cheer squads practice once a week and cheer at games.

• Age-group–based squads (e.g., Smurf, Peewee, Pony, Midget). 

🧒 Who Can Participate

• Co-ed flag football and cheer teams.

• Players often from ages ~4 up to 14 (On April 30 2026) depending on the league’s finalized age divisions for the year. 

• Registration in past years has been open to a broad age range, making it ideal for early youth sports involvement.

📝 Registration

• CTYA registration for the spring Flag and Cheer season is $50 nonrefundable. 

• You’ll need to sign up before deadlines to ensure your athlete is placed on a team and receives necessary uniforms.

• In 2026, you must go on our website to create an account, register and pay. You will not be placed on a team until you complete the registration.

 Follow CTYA’s official communication channels (website, emails, or their social media pages) for registration announcements and deadlines.

🎽 Uniforms & Equipment

• Flag football players typically receive team jerseys and flags/mouth guard are provided for the season. Parents provide shoes and socks.

• Cheerleaders receive T-shirt /Bow and often other essentials, while parents may need to provide items like cheer shoes and socks. 

🏅 Game Days & Structure

• Flag football games are generally non-tackle, flag-based, and designed to emphasize fun, skill learning, and teamwork. Each team in our league will play at least 1 scheduled game per week unless makeup games are necessary or the schedule dictates a bye week and forces a team to play 2 times.

• Cheer squads support teams on game days and may participate in sideline routines.

• All Practices are held at The Nitterhouse YMCA 756 Coldbrook Ave, and all games will be held at Green Township Park at 996 Elevator St. Use the entrance off 997.

Skills & Experience

CTYA flag football and cheer programs help kids learn:
- Fundamentals of football and cheer
-Teamwork and communication
- Discipline and practice habits
- Confidence in a team environment

These programs are often introductory and developmental, great for youth players new to organized sports.

Parent & Community Involvement

• CTYA thrives on volunteer coaches and parent support.

• There may be opportunities to help as a coach, assistant, or team parent.

• Community involvement helps keep costs reasonable and builds a supportive environment for participants. Blue Sombrero

How to Stay Updated for 2026

Because official 2026 details are finalized closer to the season, here’s how to keep up:

Best Places to Watch for Updates

• CTYA official website and registration portal (Facebook, Email or coach communication). Blue Sombrero

• CTYA Facebook page and newsletters.

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