By Joseph Russell
Messenger-Inquirer
June 15, 2018
Kids Football League continues to grow.
As KFL enters its sixth season this summer, the addition of two new participating counties is just another example of the organization's development over the last several years.
Hancock County and Breckinridge County teams will now play in KFL, joining Daviess, McLean and Muhlenberg counties on the gridiron.
2018 Divisions
Flag Football
- 5-8 Year Old
Tackle Football
- Rookie (1st & 2nd Grade)
- 3rd - 4th Grade (2nd Grade has option to play up)
- 5th - 6th Grade
Note:
All kids who played in KFL in 2017 will remain on the same team in 2018 unless they choose to enter the draft to switch teams. Either way is fine - it's up to the individual player. 2017 KFL players are guaranteed a roster spot in 2018 if they register before April 30. After this date, spots are not guaranteed due to the limited number of teams. Due to the addition of Rookie Tackle there will be a redraft for the Flag Division. The Flag Division will be consolidated into one division comprised of 5,6,7, & 8 year olds.
KFL players are not allowed to play in other leagues or on a middle school team. Sixth graders who register for KFL and then make their middle school team will get a refund.
Questions?
For KFL Football, please contact Sean Land at sean.land@whplawfirm.com or 270-929-4774. For KFL Cheer, please contact Krystal Dunn at kflcheerleading@gmail.com or 270-993-1519.
KFL focuses on the following:
- Safety – Kids will learn the fundamentals through age based training with Safety as the top priority through the NFL Heads Up Program (click here to see Top NFL Coaches praise the NFL Heads Up Program)
- Coach Certification through USA Football, NFL Heads Up program and Clinics taught by area High School coaches
- National Volunteer Screening to ensure kids are exposed to the right role models as coaches and volunteers
- Everyone Plays no matter what age group
- Affiliation with the NFL through USA Football to give coaches, parents and players a wealth of resources to enhance the youth football experience for all parties involved
- Endorsed by local High School Coaches (Apollo, Daviess County, Owensboro Catholic High School, McLean County, Hancock County, Muhlenberg County & Owensboro High School)
- Kids will be rewarded for their Academic Success off the field with KFL’s Academic Program
- Character Development will be taught through the affiliation with FCA (www.fca.org)
- KFL will adopt a Community Project (the NFL's "A Crucial Catch" program to fight breast cancer) to emphasize volunteering and giving to our community
**Discounts do not apply to Rookie Tackle. This division will cost $75.**
March
13 - Online Registration Phase One Opens (Very Early Bird $10 Discount Period)
April
17 - Tackle Coach Clinic
21 - Online Registration
Phase Two ($35 Flag, $75 Rookie Tackle, $50 Tackle, and $45 Cheer)
May
22 - Online Registration Phase Three ($40 Flag, $75 Rookie Tackle, $55 Tackle, and $50
Cheer)
June
4 - 7 - Owensboro High School Football Camp
14 - Daviess County High School Football Camp
21 - 22 - Owensboro Catholic High School Football Camp
July
7 & 8 - Live Registration at Academy Sports
9 - 12 - KWC Football Camp
9 - 13 - Equipment handout to returning players
14 - KFL Combine
8:30 a.m. Flag - all Daviess County players need to attend.
10 a.m. 3rd/4th Grade - all Daviess County players who are going into the draft must attend; returning players to existing teams need to weigh in.
11:30 a.m. 5th/6th - all Daviess County players who are going into the draft must attend; returning players to existing teams need to weigh in.
1 p.m. Rookie - all Daviess County players will need to attend
McLean County, Hancock County, Breckinridge County and Muhlenberg County teams will need to check with their head coaches about times for their weigh ins.
17 - KFL 3/4 Tackle Division Draft at 6pm Jagoe Homes (3624 Wathen's Crossing)
17 - ALL TACKLE COACHES Mandatory Meeting (Head and Assistant) 7pm at Jagoe Homes (3624 Wathen's Crossing)
17 - 5/6th Grade Tackle Draft 8pm at Jagoe Homes (3624 Wathen's Crossing)
19 - ALL Flag Coaches Mandatory Meeting (Head and Assistant) 6pm at Jagoe Homes (3624 Wathen's Crossing)
19 - Flag Draft 7pm at Jagoe Homes (3624 Wathen's Crossing)
19 - Rookie Draft 8pm at Jagoe Homes (3624 Wathen's Crossing)
22 - 31 Practice without pads
28 - Equipment handouts for players new to teams
30 - KFL Shirt orders need to be in
TBA - KWC/KFL Football Camp
August
1 - 5 Practice without pads (helmets only)
6 - 17 Practices with pads
18 - 19 KFL Opening Weekend #1
25 - 26 KFL Games Weekend #2
September
1 - 2 KFL Games Weekend #3
8 - 9 KFL Games Weekend #4
15 - 16 KFL Games Weekend #5
22 - 23 KFL Games Weekend #6
28 - Final day of Smart Program
29 - 30 KFL Playoff Weekend
October
1 - Flag and Rookie Tackle Championship
2/4 - 3/4 Tackle and 5/6
Tackle Championship; Cheer Competition
6 -14 Off weekend for Fall Break
15 - All-Star practices can begin
27 - KFL Academy Sports Bowl for Flag
Questions?
For KFL Football, please contact Sean Land at sean.land@whplawfirm.com or
270-929-4774.
