Columbia Youth Football League

UPDATE:the 3pm and so forth games will be played at cosmo! Unless we’re running behind due to lightning!

Attention all community members, players, coaches, and refs we will be moving to
Jay Dix station
3725 S Scott Blvd
Columbia, MO 65203
United States

🤑Today and Tomorrow are the LAST TWO days for the Early bird discount! 🦅🪱
💰25$ off flag/cheer
💵50$ off tackle

June 9th will start regular pricing!

Community Members please share!
⭐️The Future of Youth Football in Columbia Starts Now…..

Columbia Youth Football League Families, Coaches, Sponsors, and Community Members,
For more than 50 years, the Columbia Youth Football League has provided opportunities for young athletes to learn, compete, build friendships, and become part of something bigger than themselves. We are proud of that history, and even more excited about where we are headed next.
Over the past decade, our league has experienced tremendous growth. We've expanded participation, strengthened relationships with neighboring communities, improved our facilities, increased access to the sport through scholarships and free camps, and built stronger connections with our local high school programs. Through it all, our mission has remained the same: provide the best possible football experience for the kids of Columbia and the surrounding communities.
As many of you know, there have been significant changes within youth football across Mid-Missouri over the last several months. With change often comes questions, rumors, and uncertainty. While we won't spend time focused on those distractions, we do want our families and supporters to hear directly from us about the future.
And the future is exciting.
Today, we are proud to formally announce the launch of the Columbia Youth Feeder League.
Working alongside our local high school programs, we are creating a true developmental pathway that connects youth football to the schools and communities our athletes will one day represent.
Beginning this season:
• Teams will be organized by school district and feeder boundaries beginning in Kindergarten.
• We will follow MSHAA eligibility principles to ensure fairness and consistency across our program.
• Current tackle teams will be permitted limited grandfathered exceptions for existing player relationships, allowing a smooth transition as we move toward a fully district-based model over the next several years.
• Grade levels will be combined where necessary to ensure strong participation, local competition, and a sustainable schedule.
• Games will be played locally whenever possible, reducing travel while increasing opportunities for families and community members to attend and support our athletes.
This model benefits more than just our players.
Young athletes will learn the terminology, techniques, and culture of the programs they will eventually join in high school. At the same time, aspiring coaches will have opportunities to learn directly from local high school systems, build relationships, and develop their own coaching skills within the community.
We're also excited to announce a major evolution of our competitive football program.
For years, families often felt forced to choose between playing for their school-based team or participating in competitive travel football. We believe Columbia's athletes deserve both opportunities.
Moving forward, every grade level will have a single All-Star team selected from athletes participating within our feeder program. These teams will compete in select pre-season and post-season competitive events while allowing players to remain fully connected to their community-based teams throughout the regular season.
This new structure allows us to:
• Keep athletes connected to their friends, schools, and communities.
• Reduce unnecessary competition between recreational and competitive programs.
• Showcase the very best athletes in Columbia through true city-wide All-Star teams.
• Create greater collaboration among coaches focused on what is best for every child.
Most importantly, it ensures that the developmental experience comes first.
As we look ahead to the upcoming season, we are incredibly optimistic about what this means for the future of football in Columbia. We believe this structure will strengthen our community, support our local high school programs, create better opportunities for coaches, and provide an outstanding experience for every athlete who puts on a jersey.
Registration is now open, and our $50 Early Registration Discount is still available for a limited time.
If you've been considering signing up, now is the time.
Thank you to our players, parents, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who continue to make this organization possible. Together, we're building something special, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
See you on the field,

Columbia Youth Football League Board

🍂 Fall will be here before you know it!
Don’t forget—June 8th is the LAST day to grab our Early Bird Discount for fall registration. Save some money now and thank yourself later! 🏈🍁

📣A few reminders!

⭐️Board meeting this evening! At 7pm at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse!

⭐️Spring Discount for fall registration ENDS on the 8th of June.

📢 Board Meeting Reminder! 📢

🚩Join us for our next Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse off Discovery.

🏈We'd love for you to come hear all the exciting updates and see firsthand how our meetings are run. It's a great opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and learn more about what's happening in our organization and community.🏈

We hope to see you there! 😊

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School’s out, summer’s here… but somehow fall football season will be here soon!

Don’t wait until the last minute — Fall Registration is NOW OPEN! Secure your spot early and get ready for another awesome season!

25$ off flag/cheer
50$ off tackle

Check this out!

Columbia Youth Football League starts new program with high school teams The Columbia Youth Football League is starting a feeder program system with Rock Bridge, Battle, and Hickman High School to allow the high school coaches to build up their future players from kindergarten up.

Exciting things are happening….
Tune in to KOMU tonight at 9pm!