The Lafayette Park, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) Department is partnering with NFL Flag, the official flag football league of the NFL and the largest youth flag football league in the country.

The Acadiana NFL Youth Flag Football League is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 17, and kids of all skill levels can register to play.

There will be a $40 registration fee and registration will be open through the month of August. Residents do not need to live within Lafayette Parish, Iberia Parish, or St. Landry Parish to participate.

The league is set to begin September 17.

Opelousas residents – Chris Rideaux 337-351-2646

New Iberia residents – Albert Hill 337-277-3729

Lafayette and other residents – Walter Guillory 337-291-8375 or email wguillory@LafayetteLA.gov

Beginning August 9, residents can register their children at www.acadianayouthflagfootball.com.