Sports Schedules

Spring Training Football Camp

This non-contact football training camp will be based on teaching the fundamentals of the game of football. Camp will be led by former CSU Ram Ben Stratton. Campers will receive a T-shirt with entry. Contact Ben Stratton with questions at (970) 221-6262.

Cost is $58 and includes a camp t-shirt. Begins at The Edge Sports Center May 5 through May 22, Mondays and Thursdays (6:00-7:30pm). For grades 3-7 (2008-2009).

Flag Football

Our flag football program teaches the basic fundamentals of football with no tackling or blocking. The main emphasis will be equal participation with winning being secondary. Flag football is open to grades 3 through 6.

Practices are held twice a week with games on Saturdays. Players register by practice location.

Games begin the week of September 1. Cost is $48 (plus $15 reversible jersey if needed). Registration deadline is August 15 or when teams fill.

Click here to view the Football information for Summer 2008.(PDF 127KB)

Tackle Football Camp

This summer camp is designed to teach skills and prepare tackle players for the 2008 season. Camp will feature instruction by former CSU Ram standout Ben Stratton as well as other local football names. Camp will include proper tackling instruction, football fundamentals and character building. Fee included T-shirt and mouthpiece.
As an added incentive, players registered for the fall tackle football program will receive their equipment at the camp and will not have to check out equipment in August. Contact Ben Stratoon with questions at (970) 221-6262.
Click here to view the Tackle Football Camp information for Summer 2008.(PDF 127KB)

Tackle Football

This tackle football program will teach youngsters fundamentals and sportsmanship. The main emphasis is on sportsmanship and equal participation with winning being secondary. Youngsters will be divided by grade lebel and weight (lightweight and heavyweight) and placed on teams according to where they reside. Tackle football is open to grades 4 through 6.
Click here to view the Tackle Football information for Summer 2008.(PDF 475KB)

Ultimate Football

This non-contact football program consists of the fundamentals of football whle combining the rules of football, soccer, hockey, ultimate Frisbee and basketball. Ultimate football is open to Grades 1 and 2.

Begins week of September 1. Cost is $48 (plus $15 reversible jersey if needed). Registration deadline is August 15 or when teams fill.
Click here to view the Ultimate Football information for Summer 2008.(PDF 127KB)

Flag Football

Registration information is available online or at Northside Aztlan Center beginning July 7. Play consists of 8-on-8 with no contact.
NOTE: Rosters are unlimited.
Age: 16+ (ages 16 & 17 need parent signature on roster prior to participation)
Registration begins July 28, deadline is August 8 or when leagues fill.
Cost is $400 per team. League begins the week of 8/25, 8 games.
Click here to view the managers manual for adult flag football.(PDF 924KB)

2007 NFL/NRPA Local Agency Grant Awarded!

The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department received a $2000 grant from the 2007 National Football League (NFL) Youth Fund Local Agency Grant in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA).The grant is to benefit the Fort Collins youth football leagues. The funding will provide additional tackle football equipment, namely helmets.

The tackle football program, which affects more than 1,800 youth every year, was awarded the grant out of more than 200 agencies from parks and recreation, schools and leagues across the country. "We are pleased to have received this money from the NFL/NRPA. The funding will greatly benefit our youth football players and we feel that it will help us accomplish our goal of making Fort Collins youth football the quintessential youth football program in the country," said Ben Stratton, Recreation Coordinator.

Each applicant was required to submit detailed information concerning the state of youth football in order to qualify for funding. Both tackle and flag programs were considered for support across the country. Over 100 agencies received funding to enhance programs and create stability for the future of youth football at the grassroots level.

2007 Tackle Football Pictures

Click here to view pictures from the tackle football season.