The Zephyr Youth Football Association was formed to provide a foundation of fun and skill development for Mahtomedi area youth. The ZYFA was founded by community parents who wanted to provide their sons and daughters with the best possible experience in learning the game of football. The mission of the ZYFA is to nurture teamwork, build confidence and instill a love of the game.

The ZYFA is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose main objective is to expose youth student athletes to the most positive, safe and fun athletic environment possible. Participants in the ZYFA must be girls or boys in grades K-8 who live or attend public or private school within the geographic boundary of the Mahtomedi School District/ISD 832. Scholarships are available for any student athlete who cannot provide the registration fee.

2025 Registration is OPEN

Tackle Football Registration - Grades- 4-8

• Registration open May 1-June 13.  Registration received June 14-July 11 will incur $50 late fee, random jersey number and no name on jersey.

Flag Football Registration - Grades K-3

• Registration open May 1.  Registration will close when teams are full (typically mid-end of July).

Tackle Equipment Fitting Dates

Mahtomedi Middle School - Gym 1

• Wednesday, May 21, 4-7pm
• Wednesday, June 11, 5:30-8:30pm

**All tackle football players (Grades 4-8) must attend one equipment fitting to properly size pants & jersey.  Player must be registered to attend.

2024 SEASON START DATES

Tackle games begin 8/22-8/28

     7th & 8th Tackle: Practice starts week of July 31

     4th-6th Tackle: Practice starts week of August 5

Flag game dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5 & 12

     3rd Flag: Practice starts week of August 5

     K-2nd Flag: Practice starts week of August 19