Parents still have time to register their children for the Lakeland Lions Youth Football program, with the deadline set for June 29. The city’s popular youth sports program includes both tackle and flag football options for children ages 6 to 12.
Tackle football is available for kids ages 7 to 12, with teams divided into 8u, 10u, and 12u divisions. For younger players or those interested in a non-contact version of the game, flag football is offered for 6u, 8u, 10u, and 12u age groups.
The City of Lakeland provides all necessary equipment for tackle football players. A refundable deposit is required and will be returned at the end of the season upon equipment return.
Lakeland has a strong tradition of competitive play as part of the Municipal Football League, regularly facing off against teams from Bartlett, Arlington, Collierville, and other area communities.
To complete registration, parents must provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate and a player photo. These items will be collected at the equipment distribution night, tentatively scheduled for early August.
Practices will also begin in early August at the Brody Townsend Lakeland Athletic Complex, located on Memphis-Arlington Road.
The cost to participate is $325 for tackle football and $90 for flag football.
You can click here to register.
