Flag Football
The Elk River Parks and Recreation NFL Flag Football League, in collaboration with the Elk River Youth Football Association (ERYFA), offers a non-contact, recreational football experience for boys and girls of all skill levels.
This co-ed league is part of the official NFL Flag program, the largest youth flag football organization in the U.S., and is designed to teach the fundamentals of football in a safe and inclusive environment. Players receive a team jersey featuring official NFL team logos, and games are coached by parent volunteers who emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, and player development.
Program Highlights
- Open to boys and girls in grades PreK - 8th Grade
- Weekly 30-minute practice before each game
- No experience necessary - great for beginners and returning players alike
- All participants receive an official NFL Flag reversible jersey and flag belt
- Focus on skill-building, positive coaching, and having fun!
- Volunteer coaches receive exclusive incentives
Join us on the field and be part of a league where everyone gets to play, learn, and grow.
Questions? Reach out to our Community Football Partnership Liaison at partnership_liaison@eryfa.org
Off Season Training
We are thrilled to announce that ERYFA is bringing you the best in elite offseason training! This year, we are proud to partner with N1 Motion to host three exclusive Performance Training Camps — Winter, Spring, and Summer — designed specifically for Elk River Youth Football athletes in grades 2–8 (2025/26 school year).
These camps are open to all positions and offer a rare opportunity to train like a pro, sharpen skills, and build confidence before the 2026 season kicks off.
Coaches Clinics
We’re thrilled to announce that ERYFA will be hosting exclusive offseason coaching clinics designed to help our coaches sharpen their skills, learn new strategies, and connect with fellow coaches. Each session runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with locations to be announced soon. Mark your calendars for these dates:
February 9th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
August 3rd
Questions? Please reach out to our 2nd-5th Grade Director, 2-5Director@eryfa.org or our 6th-8th Grade Director, 6-8Director@eryfa.org
Our Mission
The Elk River Youth Football Association (ERYFA) is volunteer run organization dedicated to offering young people in grades 2nd through 8th an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of tackle football, the value of teamwork and to have fun doing it. Our program has been designed to contribute to the development of the players through:
- Sense of Achievement
- Leadership Skills
- Sense of Teamwork
- Positive self-image
- Moral Principles
- Appreciation of what the body can do
- Social Skills
- Understanding that the character a person needs to be the same on and off the football field
We are committed to ensuring a positive youth tackle football experience and advancing player safety each year by providing league-wide coaching education and teaching resources that benefit players, parents and coaches.
Our Philosophy
- This is a developmental football association to teach and encourage good sportsmanship and fair play.
- Teams will be formed each year with a draft of talent to creates teams of equal talent.
- Teams will be formed each year with a draft of talent to creates teams of equal talent.
- Each participant will learn to play positions on offense and defense during the season.
Contact Information
Elk River Youth Football Association
PO Box 570
Elk River, MN 55330
info@eryfa.org