CYO Boys Flag Football
CYO football / FOSTERING COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORTS
St. Joseph is revitalizing its former high school football field (at Mirocke Stadium) by refurbishing it into a multi-purpose youth athletic facility to serve the greater community. When completed in summer 2026, the St. Joseph Athletic Facility will be a regional hub for youth sports serving thousands of families in the Kansas City metro area, fostering physical health, inclusive participation, and community cohesion throughout Shawnee and beyond.
There is no other grade school facility in the area that is designed for such versatile use by Catholic families and is widely available to other community groups for athletic activities and events. Highlights include:
- The facility will be the only dedicated youth tackle & flag football field in the Catholic Youth Organization’s regional network.
- Enhanced amenities—lighting, sound, video scoreboard, accessible restrooms, fencing, and parking—ensure safe and inclusive access.
- Affordable sports programs will be widely available to CYO, Special Olympics Kansas, and other community youth and adult groups.
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Boys Flag Football Registrations are closed!
Boys Flag Football Schedule is Live!
Coaches use caution and follow KSHSAA heat index protocols with current weather conditions this week.
PARENTS: Contact your parish CYO (KS) AD/DSM or PLKC (MO) PLKC AD for registration, practice, coach, team, uniforms information.
NFHS Website/KSHAA Website
FACILITY GUIDELINES
ALL FACILITIES:
Only players, coaches, and game personnel on the field/track. All spectators must be outside of the fence.
No pets allowed.
There is a gate fee for all spectators ($5 a household, $2 adults, $1 12 and under). Only coaches and players are free.
No alcohol allowed.
There is no smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping etc. of any kind allowed.
Bishop Miege Specific Guidelines:
No tents and no chairs
St. James Specific Guidelines:
No parking in the back of the school or along Claire Road. You will be ticketed and/or towed by the City of Lenexa.
No parking on grass
No outside food or drink
Please clean up your trash
No pets allowed inside the stadium, unless it is a certified service animal.
Grills and smokers of any kind are not allowed on campus.
The parking lot to the North of the stadium will primarily be handicap accessible only and reserved parking for special guests (like the Archbishop).
St. Pius Specific Guidelines:
Gates will not open until 8:30am
Regular Registration: May 1, 2025 – Aug 8, 2025
Late Registration: ($25 Price increase): Aug 9, 2025 – Aug 22, 2025
Program Duration: Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Games played on Saturdays: Sept 13 - Oct 25
Potential Game Locations: Bishop Miege, Prince of Peace, St. James, St. Joseph, St. Pius, St. Regis, and St. Thomas Aquinas
7 game season (6 game guarantee)
Boys grades 2nd – 5th Grade.
CYO does not post flag game scores / there are no standings in this instructional league
All Parishes will host their own teams other than indicated below:
Holy Trinity will host Holy Cross and St. Paul
Sacred Heart will host Good Shepherd 5th Graders and St. Joseph 5th Graders
St. Agnes will host John Paul II
St. Patrick will host Christ the King, Holy Name, Our Lady of Unity, Resurrection, WCCA, and Xavier
FAQ's
- Is there a minimum or maximum number of boys on a team?
7 players will be on the field at a time. We recommend a team size of 9 or more.
- Can they play with less that 7 if someone gets hurt or is sick?
You can start the game with 5 or more players. The other team is allowed to play with 7 players.
- Are there playing time requirements?
While there are no play time requirements, our goal is to assure all athletes enjoy the season.
- Are numbers required on the jerseys?
Yes, on the back of the jersey at a minimum adhering to NFHS uniform rules.
- Do the teams need to provide flags/game ball for the games?CYO will provide flags for the game. If you wish to purchase flags for practices, Sonic Boom is the official flag and
can be purchased here.
- What size footballs will they use?
Pee Wee balls will be used at all levels for boys Flag Football
- Will there be an end-of-season tournament?
There is not an end of the season tournament.
For more information on practice times, uniforms and any other parish specific questions please reach out directly to your parish AD/DSM.
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