Ballston Spa Community Youth Football

Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately. To complete payment online through our secure site, please have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or ACH Bank Account information available. Optional Apparel Bundles should be pre-paid with a credit card at time of registration to receive this special pre-season deal!

Player Scholarships for 2024 Season Fees are available through the generosity of the the Nick Gallo Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by BSCYF. Camp/Clinic fee will be considered if funds are available based on number of applicants. If you wish to apply for a financial-need based scholarship please register your player here first and choose Scholarship + Offline Payment. Then complete a scholarship application here. Scholarships will be awarded by June 1 for standard registration (or by July 8 for late registration if funds are available). Any balance due after the scholarship has been applied would be required prior to picking up tackle equipment or player's jersey. 

If you wish to pay offline, you must enter discount code OFFLINE24 which applies a 100% discount to your shopping cart at time of registration. All fees for standard registration must be paid in full by June 1, 2024. Any late registrations must be paid in full by July 8, 2024. Please mail check payable to Ballston Spa Community Youth Football, P.O. Box 222, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 

This year we have partnered with Val's Sporting Goods in Mechanicville, NY on a special pre-season apparel bundle. Youth size XS through Adult Large is just $40 for all three pieces! Adult XL and XXL offered for $50. Personalization fee for uniform number on each piece is just $5 additional.

This bundle will only be sold during our standard registration period ending June 1, 2024. Late registrants may be able to purchase in June if we have a minimum of 10 orders.  Additional Scotties apparel will be sold later during football season, however this special pre-season bundle will not be offered again in 2024. 

Your player will receive all three pieces for one price: short-sleeve T-Shirt, long-sleeved T-Shirt, and athletic shorts. You may add a uniform number on back of shirts and/or opposite shorts' leg for additional $5 per piece. Please note that your player's 2024 'uniform/jersey' number will only be confirmed after the standard registration period closes on June 1.  Requests are assigned in date/time order. There is no reservation of player numbers from last year.

Flag Football:

Instructional Flag (Prek/K): Our "learn -to-play" level is a 6-week program designed to introduce the core skills of throwing, catching, running, flag pulling, and team work. Practices are weekly and led as a large group. Players will be encouraged to participate in homecoming and team bonding activities. 

Junior Flag (Grades 1/2): 10 week program, designed to introduce game rules and competitive play. Players will be introduced to basic formations, offensive plays, defensive coverage, blocking and continue to develop their throwing, catching, and receiving. Practices are 2x per week. Intersquad scrimmage or game versus outside team are TBD and commonly held on Saturdays either at our practice field or at a local location tbd.

Senior Flag (Grades 3/4): 10 week program, designed to be an advanced level of game play and preparation for tackle football. Focus will be particular on stance and form, hand techniques for blocking, and advanced offensive/defensive formations. Practices are 2x per week. Intersquad scrimmage or game versus outside team are TBD and commonly held on Saturdays either at our practice field or at a local location tbd.

BSCYF is a member of the Capital District Youth Football League (CDYFL) who develops and enforces Player and Game rules as well as the game schedule.

Please see more information here to better understand the age and weight restrictions we follow. For questions, please contact Director of Tackle Ron Redmond at 518-596-8020.

Junior Tackle (Grades 3/4): 11 week program, with practices 4x per week (during August) and 2x per week (September and October), weekly team meetings, and 8 games (organized by the CDYFL) held on Saturdays starting September 7. This level is introductory and has heavy emphasis on teaching proper tackling habits and stance, becoming comfortable with equipment and performing with equipment, learning the job and role for each of the 11 positions, building team trust and friendships, and developing player perseverance and confidence.  

Senior Tackle (Grades 5/6): 11 week program, with practices 4x per week (during August) and 2x per week (September and October), weekly team meetings, and 8 games (organized by the CDYFL) held on Saturdays starting September 7. This level is more comepetitive. We continue to reinforce proper tackling form but also begin to support players with technique on their stance and hand positions for more competitive play. Players continue to learn defensive and offensive formations, as well as the importance of team work and communication with each other. Building team trust and friendships is at the core of our program as well as developing player perseverance, confidence, and understanding of the game. **New in 2024, unofficially the CDYFL Leage intends to further divide this division into a 5th grade team and 6th grade teams.***

Tackle Fittings (subject to change)

The sign-up link will be shared with you after registering.

Saturday June 8th

8am-11am  for 5th and 6th grade

30 minute timeslots

11am-2pm for 3rd and 4th grade

30 minute timeslots

Wednesday June 12th- make up only

6pm-8pm

all remaining players

If a family has multiple players they can sign up together at one time.  All 2024 season payments must be paid in full at time of equipment pick-up. 

BSHS Varsity Coach Ohnsman and additional HS coaches/players will host a Youth Football Camp on July 1 (Monday) through July 3 (Wednesday) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Middle School Field. They will run football drills and practice foot/hand skills. This is a non-contact camp therefore it is appropriate for all levels of play from beginner to advanced, for Grades 1-6 (as of Fall 2024). Participants should wear sunscreen, bring a refillable water bottle, and a snack. BSCYF will also provide a special gift for participants. Camp is held rain or shine (we will only cancel due to severe weather or lightning in the area).

Please plan to drop off participants by 8:45 am for warm-ups and check-in. Parents will need to sign-in on the first day only and confirm emergency contact information. Participants will not be released without an adult. Pick-up is promptly at 12:00 pm, please plan schedules accordingly as the parking lot can be congested with everyone departing at the same time. 

BSCYF Coaches host an annual team clinic each year. On August 5-8 (Monday - Thursday) from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm each evening, we meet at the Middle School fields for pre-season team drills. Groups will be separated by division (flag v. tackle) and grades (1/2, 3/4, 5/6). This is a great opportunity for your player to get to know the coaches and for your coaches to get to know your player's skill level and development opportunities. 

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