Yakima's Newest Football League, Flag Style!
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Central Washington a mecca for soccer and softball players of all ages. But what about fanatics suffering from football withdrawals?
Football, flag style at Chesterly Park. That's Andrew Watson calling the signals. Andrew, an experienced pig skinner. Talented enough to play the rough and tough tackle style at the Yakima Mavericks level.
But, minor league football requires a huge time and money commitment. Andrew, still committed to the game, but, at a calmer, less pressured level. Football was always big part of his life on the west side of the state, but when Andrew came to live in our Valley he was left wondering, 'where can I get a game?'
"When I moved out here it was real easy to get involved with playing soccer and softball. I grew up playing football. This is really about bringing new options. Giving more people the opportunity to get out and play. We hope to do this year round, so works for everybody," said Andrew Watson.
Starting this spring Andrew wants to get the word out about the new Yakima Flag Football League. With hopes of soon kicking off the first season with at least ten adult teams. Eight on a side competing on a field - 40 yards wide and 80 long. Yakima Flag Football League does have a website for more info to fill that gridiron void in your life. These guys and they're hoping a good number of gals as well will don the flags minus all the armor and the rock 'em sock 'em body banging of tackle football.
" It lessens the risk for injury. I'm playing on a bad knee. It let's more people get involved. It doesn't cost the money to out and buy pads. Don't have to worry about as many officials. It's a much simpler game. And, that way you can go co-ed as well," Watson said.
Football, flag style at Chesterly Park. That's Andrew Watson calling the signals. Andrew, an experienced pig skinner. Talented enough to play the rough and tough tackle style at the Yakima Mavericks level.
But, minor league football requires a huge time and money commitment. Andrew, still committed to the game, but, at a calmer, less pressured level. Football was always big part of his life on the west side of the state, but when Andrew came to live in our Valley he was left wondering, 'where can I get a game?'
"When I moved out here it was real easy to get involved with playing soccer and softball. I grew up playing football. This is really about bringing new options. Giving more people the opportunity to get out and play. We hope to do this year round, so works for everybody," said Andrew Watson.
Starting this spring Andrew wants to get the word out about the new Yakima Flag Football League. With hopes of soon kicking off the first season with at least ten adult teams. Eight on a side competing on a field - 40 yards wide and 80 long. Yakima Flag Football League does have a website for more info to fill that gridiron void in your life. These guys and they're hoping a good number of gals as well will don the flags minus all the armor and the rock 'em sock 'em body banging of tackle football.
" It lessens the risk for injury. I'm playing on a bad knee. It let's more people get involved. It doesn't cost the money to out and buy pads. Don't have to worry about as many officials. It's a much simpler game. And, that way you can go co-ed as well," Watson said.
This is an adult league but I can probably make exceptions for kids 16 and up with parents permission. You have to sign a waiver stating that you understand the league didn't make you play and hurt yourself.
or family guy ? lol regarlesss i laughed and knew it was a quote from a show!
@Paul ..... wasnt that a south park episode? lol i know i heard it before just trying to remember where
Oops we tackled Paul again, sorry about that!
What about for younger kids that are not eligable for school football? I know my 17 year old is interested.
It doesn't matter if the thoughts are yours or you just ignorantly forwarded the thoughts of someone else. The fact remains that you clearly have no understanding of the game and would do well to experience it.
Wow lol. One id do well cuz i wud need to be tackled in order to be stopped. Two its a partial quote from a tv show about people who were trying to make football "safe"... Totally missed it
Paul how about you come out and see how well you do? Anyone can hype themselves over the Internet
@Paul Kern - I think you're a little hung up on a very small detail about this league. This is an opportunity for people to get involved in a fun and competitive league with a LOWER chance of serious injury.
The writing style is very hard to read in that article. But otherwise, sounds like a fun thing for the guys!
-.- Oh ya we dont wanna get hurt playing football. But I think I know a way that we can make it even better. Why dont we just have the players wear bras? and instead of helmets we can all wear little tin foil hats, because you know, its the future and we shudnt be so barbaric. How wud the the bras and hats make it safer? Well see while were at it, well have a balloon instead of a ball. and whoever catches the balloon, tries to run while all the other players hug. its be great, a sport where safety is all that matters, we cud call it sarcastiball!