Youth Football

Flag Football: Ages 4-6 – Fee $100

Tackle Football: Ages 7-12 – Fee $160

Registration deadline: July 17, 2026

Based on child’s age as of 9/1/2026

Scholarships and fundraising options available

FOOTBALL UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT

Game jersey, game pants and game socks included. You must purchase practice gear, chin strap, mouth guard and cleats. Equipment is not included with registration. Equipment loan is available for those who register early with a $100 deposit (first come, first served based on payment). Equipment is not guaranteed. Uniform fittings will be held on designated dates during summer conditioning.

FOOTBALL CONDITIONING 2026

Football conditioning will begin on June 16th and will be held every Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm. Conditioning is required for registered players and is designed to help players acclimate before regular practices begin. 

REGULAR SEASON PRACTICES

Regular practices will be determined by Head Coach once teams are formed on or after July 10. Practices are typically three evenings a week at Diamond Hill Jarvis High School and/or Diamond Hill Community Center field.

REGULAR SEASON GAMES

All games are played on Saturdays. We will not receive season schedules until mid-August. Our home field is: Diamond Hill Jarvis High School. Away games are played at opponent fields.

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

Your child must be healthy enough to play. Your child must attend player certification the first weekend of August (time and location TBD). Your child’s birth certificate or government issued ID and last report card are required to be presented at certification. Regular attendance at practices and games is expected. Your child is expected to arrive an hour before game time each week to check-in. Your child is expected to complete the entire season (including playoff games).

Please download and read the DHNS Youth Participation Waiver

League Spirit Package (Optional)

In order to receive the league spirit package, your child must fulfill minimum participation requirements and complete one of the league fundraisers. Alternatively, you can purchase the package for $60.

DHNS Youth Association is a USA Football League Excellence program.