Ashland YMCA-Youth Sports

11/03/2026

🏈 NFL FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS 🏆
📍 Jack Miller Stadium — home of the Ashland University Eagles
📅 Saturday, November 7

We’re looking forward to an exciting day of playoff football! Players, coaches, parents, and spectators, please review the schedule and game-day reminders below.

🗓️ Game Schedule

2:30 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 6th–8th Grade Semifinal
Lions vs. Steelers

🏟️ Field 2 — 6th–8th Grade Semifinal
Browns vs. Chargers

🏟️ Field 3 — 4th–5th Grade Semifinal
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys

3:15 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 6th–8th Grade Championship
Winners of the 2:30 PM semifinals

🏟️ Field 2 — 4th–5th Grade Semifinal
Browns vs. Colts

🏟️ Field 3 — 2nd–3rd Grade Silver Quarterfinal
49ers vs. Ravens

3:45 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 2nd–3rd Grade Silver Quarterfinal
Vikings vs. Steelers

🏟️ Field 2 — 4th–5th Grade Championship
Winners of both semifinals

🏟️ Field 3 — 2nd–3rd Grade Silver Quarterfinal
Browns vs. Bills

4:30 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 2nd–3rd Grade Silver Semifinal
Winner of Vikings–Steelers vs. winner of Browns–Bills

🏟️ Field 2 — 2nd–3rd Grade Silver Semifinal
Chargers vs. winner of 49ers–Ravens

🏟️ Field 3 — 2nd–3rd Grade Gold Quarterfinal
Seahawks vs. Cowboys

5:15 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 2nd–3rd Grade Silver Championship
Winners of the 4:30 PM semifinals

🏟️ Field 2 — 2nd–3rd Grade Gold Quarterfinal
Dolphins vs. Patriots

🏟️ Field 3 — 2nd–3rd Grade Gold Semifinal
Texans vs. winner of Seahawks–Cowboys

6:00 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 2nd–3rd Grade Gold Semifinal
Bengals vs. winner of Dolphins–Patriots

🏟️ Field 2 — K–1 Quarterfinal
Dolphins vs. Bengals

🏟️ Field 3 — K–1 Quarterfinal
Browns vs. Chiefs

6:45 PM

🏟️ Field 1 — 2nd–3rd Grade Gold Championship
Winners of the Gold semifinals

🏟️ Field 2 — K–1 Quarterfinal
Titans vs. Raiders

🏟️ Field 3 — K–1 Quarterfinal
Steelers vs. Vikings

7:30 PM

🏟️ Field 2 — K–1 Semifinal
Winners of the 6:00 PM quarterfinals

🏟️ Field 3 — K–1 Semifinal
Winners of the 6:45 PM quarterfinals

8:15 PM

🏟️ Field 2 — K–1 Championship
Winners of the K–1 semifinals

⏱️ Playoff Game Format

* Two 12-minute halves with a running clock
* One-minute halftime
* Three 30-second timeouts per team for the entire game; timeouts do not carry over or reset at halftime
* Officials may stop the game clock for timeouts, player injuries, or at their discretion
* The 25-second play clock starts when the official spots the ball and blows the whistle. Officials will verbally count down from 10 as the play clock nears expiration. Delay-of-game penalties will follow regular-season rules.
* All regular-season rules and penalties remain in effect unless noted here.

🏁 Overtime

If a game is tied at the end of regulation, overtime will continue until a winner is determined.

* First overtime: Each team gets one play. The offense chooses the defense’s 5-yard line for 1 point or the 10-yard line for 2 points.
* Second overtime: Each team gets one play and must attempt a 2-point conversion from the 10-yard line.
* Third and later overtimes: Each team gets one play from the 5-yard line going out from the end zone. The team gaining more yards wins and receives 1 point added to its final score.
* The home team calls the coin toss for the first overtime. Teams alternate the choice of offense or defense in later rounds. The referee chooses which end of the field will be used.

👥 Coaches on the Field

* K–1st grade: Up to two coaches may be on the field. Coaches must move out of the play at the snap. Verbal instruction is allowed, but coaches may not physically touch or guide a player to direct a play.
* 2nd–3rd grade: One coach may be on the field and must move out of the play at the snap.
* 4th–8th grade: Coaches must coach from the sidelines.

🛡️ Equipment and Playing Time

Officials will check equipment before games. Flag belts must be worn over jerseys, with flags visible and positioned on the hips. Jerseys may be tucked in or left untucked as long as flags remain visible. Mouthguards are required.

Coaches, please be mindful of playing time and give every child a meaningful opportunity to participate. Playoffs are competitive, but the kids’ experience and enjoyment of the game matter most.

🙌 Spectators, Field Access, and Sportsmanship

Parents and spectators must watch from the stands. Coaches will receive badges identifying them as authorized field personnel. Anyone without authorized field access who enters the field will be asked to leave. Continued refusal to follow this rule may result in being escorted from the facility.

There is zero tolerance for profanity, violence, or threats directed toward players, staff, officials, coaches, or spectators. Anyone who engages in this behavior may be removed from the site and may face further disciplinary action.

We are guests at Jack Miller Stadium, where the Ashland University Eagles play. Please respect the facility and everyone there. Let’s be good guests, carry ourselves with class, and model the behavior we want our kids to show—whether we win or lose.

Let’s make playoff Saturday fun, competitive, and positive for the kids. We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🏈🏆

10/28/2026

🎃 IT’S THAT TIME, ASHLAND! 👻

Bring the family, bring your costumes, and join us tonight for the YMCA Halloween Treat Trail! We’re expecting a massive crowd, so please plan ahead for parking.

🍬 WHAT’S HAPPENING:
• Quarter-mile Treat Trail with lots of candy and giveaways
• The Fright Trail with four themed zones and actors
• Pumpkin painting
• Hayrides
• Bounce house and inflatable obstacle course
• Family kickball
• Halloween music
• Concessions with apple c***r and coffee

🚗 PARKING OPTIONS:
• Holbrook Street: The gate entrance will be open.
• East gate: Church parking will be available.
• Miller Street: Enter here, park in front of the Y, then walk out back to the field.
• Additional parking: Near UH, next to Luray Lanes.

We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🎃👻

10/27/2026

… 🎃👻 2026 Halloween Treat Trail is Loading!!

See you tomorrow 6-8pm FREE for everyone!

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

🏈 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Families and Coaches,

We’re back! After last Saturday’s weather cancellation, we’re looking forward to getting back on the field for another day of NFL Flag Football!

👏 KEEP IT POSITIVE
Parents, coaches, and spectators all help shape our athletes’ experience. Please continue setting a great example by encouraging players, respecting officials, and showing good sportsmanship. Let’s create a positive environment where every child can learn, compete, and have fun!

💙 CELEBRATING OUR LITTLE BLITZ TEAMS
Four of our six Little Blitz teams will finish their season this Saturday! We hope our youngest athletes, ages 3–5, have had a blast, made new friends, learned new skills and lessons, and developed a love for the game that keeps them coming back.

Little Blitz coaches: thank you! Your time, patience, and encouragement have made a difference for our youngest players this season.

🏆 PROJECTED PLAYOFF BRACKETS
Attached are the projected brackets showing what the playoffs would look like if they started today. Team placement is subject to change, as remaining regular-season games can impact the standings.

All teams in the K–8th grade divisions make the playoffs!

With 13 teams in our 2nd–3rd grade division, we have decided to place the top six teams in the Gold Bracket and the remaining seven teams in the Silver Bracket, based on the final regular-season standings. This should create some competitive matchups and a great playoff experience for both brackets!

More information about playoff rules and procedures will be shared soon.

🗑️ LEAVE THE Y BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT
Please throw away your trash and check your sideline area for belongings before leaving. A quick check helps keep our fields clean and prevents items from being left behind!

🎃 HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS & TREAT TRAIL
Starting Sunday, we’ll have Halloween decorations around the walking path, along some poles, and on portions of the fence.
Please remind children to stay out of the Fright Trail structure currently set up by the playground. untouched as we prepare for our FREE Halloween Treat Trail on Wednesday, October 28, from 6–8 PM!

Thank you for helping make this a great season for our athletes. See you Saturday! 🏈

10/23/2026

🎃⚽ 4 TEAMS DOWN… 4 MORE TO GO! ⚽🎃

ASHLAND, WE NEED 4 MORE KICKBALL TEAMS! 👀🔥

We've officially got 4 teams LOCKED IN for our Family Halloween Kickball event, and we're looking for 4 MORE to join the fun!

👻 Gather your friends!
🎃 Round up your family!
⚽ Challenge your coworkers!
🔥 Put together a squad and come have some FUN!

Whether you haven't played kickball since elementary school or you're ready to relive your playground glory days, WE WANT YOU OUT THERE! 😂

📅 Wednesday, October 28th
🎉 Opening Ceremony: 5:15 PM
⚽ Kickball Games Begin: 5:30 PM

⏱️ Games are 30 minutes long!

🎃 Halloween Festivities: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Ashland YMCA
💰 $60 per kickball team
📝 Register at www.ashlandy.org

AND THE FUN DOESN'T STOP AT KICKBALL! 🎃

Bring the whole family to enjoy our Halloween Treat Trail, Fright Trail, inflatables, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, candy, and MORE!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This is a FAMILY event, and everyone is welcome!

We're not looking for professional kickball players. We're looking for people who want to laugh, have fun, and enjoy an awesome evening with our community!

🚨 ONLY 4 TEAM SPOTS REMAIN! 🚨

👇 WHO'S PUTTING A TEAM TOGETHER?!

Tag your friends, family members, or that one person who still thinks they're the kickball MVP from elementary school! 😂

Let's fill these final 4 spots and make this a Halloween event to remember!

10/17/2026

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL UPDATE — ALL GAMES CANCELED TOMORROW, OCTOBER 17

Good evening, families and coaches,

After examining the fields and speaking with both of our Youth Sports Assistants and our CEO, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all games scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 17.

There is substantial standing water on the fields, and the current conditions do not allow us to provide a safe playing environment. Playing would increase the risk of injury and could cause further damage to the fields, potentially affecting our ability to continue the remainder of the season on schedule.

Cancellation and Schedule Updates

* Little Blitz: Tomorrow’s games will be moved to Saturday, October 24.
* All other divisions: Tomorrow’s games are canceled and will not be made up.
* The schedule for our October 31 make-up week will be uploaded to PlayerSpace tomorrow afternoon. I will also message our coaches regarding this schedule.

Playoff Information

Playoffs for our K–8th grade divisions will take place on Saturday, November 7, at Jack Miller Stadium at Ashland University. Games will be scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening, from 2:30–9:00 PM.

A playoff bracket template will be available for teams to view by the middle of next week.

I know canceling tomorrow’s games is disappointing. Our athletes look forward to playing, and I recognize the time and effort families and coaches put into each weekend. This decision was made thoughtfully, with the safety of our athletes and the condition of our facility in mind.

I never enjoy delivering news like this, but my responsibility is to make the best decision for our athletes, our facility, and the remainder of our season. Allowing the fields time to recover gives us the best opportunity to finish the season safely and on schedule.

Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support of our YMCA youth sports programs. Coaches, please help us ensure all of your families receive this update.

Christian Langston
Sports Director
YMCA of Ashland, Ohio

10/14/2026

🏐🔥 ASHLAND… DID YOU KNOW?! 🔥🏐

Did you know the Ashland YMCA offers ADULT VOLLEYBALL?! 👀🏐

🤔 Are you free on Monday nights?

Whether you're a volleyball pro or just looking to get out, stay active, and have some FUN, we've got a spot for YOU! 🙌

🏐 ADULT VOLLEYBALL
📅 Every Monday Night
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Ashland YMCA
👥 Ages 16+
💚 FREE for YMCA Members
💵 Just $5 for Non-Members!

No need to be a superstar! Just show up, play some volleyball, meet new people, and enjoy a little friendly competition! 💪🔥

👇 TAG A FRIEND who needs to get off the couch and onto the court! 😂🏐

Who are YOU bringing Monday night?! 👀

10/11/2026

🎃🍬 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR HALLOWEEN TREAT TRAIL PARTICIPANTS! 🍬🎃

The YMCA of Ashland Ohio's Family Halloween Kickball & Treat Trail is coming together, and we couldn't do it without the support of our amazing local businesses and organizations! 🧡

A HUGE shoutout to those who have committed to making this a fun-filled Halloween experience for families in our community!

🎃 Our Halloween Treat Trail Participants:

🍬 Wingstop – Ashland
🍬 Pentair
🍬 Bad Axe Woodworks
🍬 Premiere Auctions Group
🍬 Rise Above It Youth Basketball LLC
🍬 Buckeye Imagination Museum
🍬 & more!

👏 THANK YOU for stepping up and helping create memorable experiences for kids and families right here in Ashland!

👻 WE STILL HAVE ROOM FOR MORE!

Are you a local business, organization, or group interested in joining our Halloween Treat Trail? We'd love to have you!

Set up a table, pass out candy, decorate your space, and be part of the Halloween fun! This is a great opportunity to connect with local families while giving back to the community.

📩 Interested in participating?
Email [email protected] your registration form that is attached!