Optimist Youth Football and Cheer

03/26/2026

There's no team like an Optimist team. Building teamwork, lifelong local friendships, and the right way to learn and play the game. There's nothing like the original. Signups open April 1 for fall tackle. https://optimistyouthfootball.com/tackle-football/

03/14/2026

Final call! Spring Season signups end March 15th. Join the OYF family for Flag Football and Flex Flag Football this spring. Secure your spot before registration closes! https://optimistyouthfootball.com/

03/13/2026

Ready for the next step? FLEX Flag Football brings the action of tackle with the safety of soft‑shell gear. Spring season sign‑ups are still open. Sign up today!! https://optimistyouthfootball.com/flex-flag-football/

03/11/2026

Big plays, big smiles, and even bigger confidence. Keep the momentum going—Hurry! Registration for the Spring Season closes March 15th. https://optimistyouthfootball.com/boise-girls-flag-football

03/10/2026

As Optimist Youth Football & Cheer enter our 77th year of serving our youth, you can join the team now. We include teams from Boise, Meridian, Mountain Home, Kuna, Homedale, Emmett, Middleton, Nampa, Horseshoe Bend, Marsing. Check the web site for sign up dates and sites. Also, if you have time to volunteer, we are looking for many folks with hearts for kids to coach, referee, sponsor, set up fields and equipment and administer the program Check out our web site to volunteer.

Boise youth football leagues in Boise Valley. Tackle football, flex flag football, girls flag football and cheerleading.

03/10/2026

Thank you to our sports medicine partners, Saint Alphonsus! Happy National Athletic Trainers Month!

In every practice, on every sideline, and at every level of competition, our Athletic Trainers show up with unmatched passion and clinical expertise to keep athletes safe, strong, and supported. 🥅🏆

These dedicated healthcare professionals protect and care for athletes —mitigating risk, evaluating injuries, and creating safe environments for both practice and play. From youth sports to pros, they deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

As a team, our Athletic Trainers build trust, guide recovery, and champion the growth and triumphs of the athletes and communities we serve.

Their steady presence and commitment to athlete well‑being are why our Athletic Trainers never stop bringing it.

03/10/2026

Sign up NOW for Girls Flag Football or OYF's Flex Football program! Build skills, friendships, and confidence on the field this spring. Sign Up Now! https://optimistyouthfootball.com

03/07/2026

Girls. Football. Confidence. Fun. This is what the game looks like when everyone gets a chance to shine. Spring Registration is open through March 15th. https://optimistyouthfootball.com/boise-girls-flag-football/

03/04/2026

Shoutout to the girls who brought friends into the fun through our Flag It Forward program! Growing the game, building community, and earning some awesome prizes. Plus, Two girls showed skill, heart and team-first energy - and earned Seattle Seahawks mini helmets by showing what youth flag football is all about! https://optimistyouthfootball.com/boise-girls-flag-football/

03/03/2026

Audrielle Swayney brought the fire all day. Skill, leadership, sportsmanship, and support for her teammates! That’s why she earned the top award and the official Seattle Seahawks football. Huge congrats to our clinic MVP! Registration for Girls Flag continues here: https://optimistyouthfootball.com/boise-girls-flag-football/

03/02/2026

Thank you Idaho News 6 for your coverage!

Optimist Youth Football, which helps organize local leagues, said girls age 8-17 can sign up through March 15 for its spring season, with games scheduled for April and May.

02/27/2026

Last chance for the Girls Flag Football Clinic 🏈💥 Saturday, where MVPs get prizes from the Seahawks! Click the link or walk in at 7:30a at Caven-Williams indoor facility at BSU. https://optimistyouthfootball.com/girls-flag-football-clinic/