Boise Girls Flag Football - Optimist Youth Football

Girls Flag Football is new in 2024 – from Optimist Youth Football in association with Treasure Valley Women’s Flag Football (TVWF)!

This 5 on 5 program, known as Girls Flag 5s, is the same sport that will be introduced in the Olympics in 2028. Girls will learn the fundamentals of football. This is one of the most exciting developments since Optimist Youth Football was born in the Treasure Valley more than 75 years ago.

Even more exciting, our goal is to have a woman coach or mentor for each of the teams. In 2024, only 14 states have a Girls Flag Football program.

Program Format: 5 on 5

Teams breakout:
• (8 and 9 year old league): 10 players per team – 4 teams

• (10 and 11 year old league): 10 players per team – 4 teams

• (12 and 13 year old league) 10 players per team – 6 teams

Spring 2024 Girls Flag Season Information

Become a Coach!

We're looking for passionate women to coach or mentor our new Girls Flag Football teams.

The Basics: Girls 5s Flag Football

Ages: Girls aged 8-13

Season: Spring

Games: Girls Flag 5s games will be played during the week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Practices start mid April and games will be played during the month of May.

Practices: Practice Locations vary by team and are generally at a neighborhood park or school. Teams may practice up to 3 times per week prior to the start of games, then once per week thereafter.

Teams: Boise and surrounding towns

Cost: $125/season; jersey and flags provided