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Flex Football

6U & 8U

Designed by NFL players to replicate their practice regimen, Flex focuses on technique and an understanding of the game in a limited-contact environment where blocking is allowed.

Flex football is similar to flag football in that tackling is prohibited, allowing younger players to learn the concepts, skills, fundamentals, and positions in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

REGISTER FOR FLEX

Registration Checklist

All paperwork noted below must be submitted for athletes to receive equipment/uniforms.

Payments MUST be paid in full in order for the player to participate.

Athletes will NOT be able to start until they are paid in full and all paperwork has been received.

The following paperwork needs to be completed and handed in during parent paperwork nights:

  • If you are new to our program, the league requires an original birth certificate with a raised seal.
  • This will be returned to you in August once certified by CMYFCC and will not need to be provided again.
  • If your child played in Fall 2025, you do NOT need to provide this again. Confirm with your grade-level representative.

Note: A birth certificate can be purchased at the town/city hall of your child’s birth or residence at birth. Cost is usually $10–$20.

You must provide ONE of the following:

  • Paperwork from a physical completed in 2026 (must state the child is cleared for sports)
  • Medical clearance form from your doctor

If using a medical clearance form, you can fax/email it to your doctor’s office and pick it up—no appointment typically required.

If needed, sports physicals are available at:

  • CVS Minute Clinic ($74)
  • Walgreens ($30–$50)
  • RedMed Hudson ($120 + additional testing)

*Costs as of January 2025

Your child’s end-of-year report card is required to:

  • Confirm town residency
  • Qualify for CMYFCC scholarships

Report cards can be downloaded from Aspen. (Not required for those entering kindergarten.)

For all flex players, this form outlines the equipment provided for the season, including helmets, shoulder pads, and jerseys. A parent or guardian signature is required to confirm responsibility for returning all items at the end of the season.

Please print, complete, and bring this form when equipment is distributed.

Important Dates

JULY 10

Paperwork Due

Location: 192 Gates Pond Road, Berlin (Paperwork will also be accepted at Tackle Equipment Nights at Cherry Street Fields, July 6 & 7.)

Required Paperwork:
• AYF Player Packet (must be printed and completed — instructions were sent in a separate HYFC email)
• Final report card (not required for athletes entering Kindergarten)
• Original raised-seal birth certificate (NEW athletes only — will be returned at Jamboree)
• Medical clearance (only if your athlete has not had a 2026 physical)

If your athlete already had a physical in 2026, please print their health form from their patient portal. It must:
• Be dated in 2026
• Be signed by a medical provider
• State they are cleared for all sports

Important:
All paperwork must be turned in and accounts must be up to date before athletes can begin practice.

JULY 13 & 14

Equipment Nights

Location: Cherry Street Field

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

• July 13 | 6U Flex
• July 14 | 8U Flex

If you are not available for these Equipment Nights, please let us know and we will make alternate arrangements.

WEEK OF JULY 20TH

Practices Start
Location: Cherry St | Times TBD

WEEK OF JULY 27TH

Flex Equipment Distribution & Second Paperwork Day

  • Location: Cherry Street Field
  • Day and time: TBD

This is the second opportunity to hand in paperwork (birth certificate, medical clearance, and report card).

AUGUST 23

Football Jamboree
Hudson High School. Times to be determined.

Mandatory. This event functions as book certification under CMYFCC guidelines.  Jamboree playing times and teams involved will be at the discretion of the host association and will have final approval of teams and times by CMYFCC.

AUGUST 30

Games Begin

  • Locations: Sauta Field / Busch Field (HHS)

Games are played each weekend through October (mostly Sundays).

Please note: The schedule is not released until close to August 23rd, may be incomplete when first released, and is subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Flex football is similar to flag football in that tackling is prohibited, allowing younger players to learn the concepts, skills, fundamentals, and positions in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.  Flex is a great progression from flag football to tackle since it focuses more on the running and passing game, as well as blocking and pass rush. 

Flex players wear light shoulder pads, soft-shelled helmets, flags and a game jersey.

Players must supply their own mouth guard, black shirt/shorts, water bottle and footwear (cleats recommended).

The season runs from late July through October.

Games are ~90 minutes. 4 games are home and will be played at either the Sauta Field or Busch Memorial , subject to field availability.

Away games are based on the CMYAF game schedule and will be played in Central Massachusetts.

Note: Game locations subject to field availability. All locations will be confirmed when the schedule is released in August.

All players must be at games 30 minutes prior to the start for warm-ups.

Concessions and restrooms are generally available at each field.

The Flex program includes 2 teams, 6U team and 8U team.

Our Flex teams compete against other towns in Central Mass who offer the same program.

  • Pre-Season Jamboree Game
  • 8 Regular Season Games
  • Flex Mighty Might Bowl
  • Flex Equipment: Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Jersey, Flags

Volunteering:
Volunteer as needed  throughout the season.  (Ex: Game Day Needs (Chains, MPRs, Announcing), Events) 

Equipment:
In-season care & cleaning, prompt return of equipment post season

Paperwork:
Payment, original birth certificate (only if NEW to the program),  report card and 2026 physical required to receive equipment. They will not be able to start until all paper work is received.

Practices are 90-120 minutes, two times per week; duration, days and time are determined by the coaching staff and will be announced prior to the start of the season.

Practices locations will differ depending on your division. Locations will be determined by HYFC and will be announced prior to the start of the season