Program Guide Summer 2026

Programs FEATURE STORY

R.E.D.ZONE Football

Tackle and Flag Football When the summer starts to slowly wind down, there’s an anticipation building for what is – undoubtedly – the start of the country’s most popular sport. That’s right, football is almost back! For the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department, that means the return of both youth tackle football and the newly minted flag football program that started last year. The R.E.D. ZONE Parks and Recreation Youth Football Program has been a staple in the department for years, and is a joint collaboration between Greensboro, High Point, and Thomasville Parks and Recreation Departments. Offered at Glenwood, Leonard, Lewis, Peeler, and Warnersville Recreation Centers – players who normally played for Windsor are invited to participate at other centers – the league is broken into three-separate age groups, including: Mites (7-8 year olds), Junior Varsity (9-10 year olds), and Varsity (11-12 year olds). Age for each player is determined as of September 1 of the current year. The ultimate goal is to provide a positive opportunity for youth ages 7-12 to play tackle football on an organized

team in a structured program emphasizing safety, correct fundamental skills, teamwork, good sportsmanship and fair play. Registration for tackle football begins in early June, and the cost is $50 per player – equipment is provided, but players will need to provide their own cleats and mouth guards. Practices will start up in early August, and games start mid-September. If you’re looking for something with a little less physical contact, the flag football program offers a chance for both boys and girls to take to the field for a fun time! There is a coed team for both boys and girls ages 5-7, a boys league for ages 8-10 and 11-13, and an all-girls league from 8-10 and 11-13 years of age. Age determined as of April 30 of the current year, and the cost per player is $75. Games will take place on Friday evenings and/or on Saturday morning/afternoon from April through June at Hester Park, 3615 Deutzia St., while practices will be held at Glenwood Fields, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.

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