Clayton County Parks and Recreation will host three Fall Sports Parent Meetings to provide important information for families participating in cheerleading, soccer, tackle football, and flag football this season.

These meetings are an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet recreation staff, learn about league expectations, schedules, uniforms, and safety guidelines, and ask any questions before the season kicks off.

Meeting Dates & Locations:
•    Sunday, July 28, 2025 – South Clayton Recreation Center
•    Monday, July 29, 2025 – Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center
•    Wednesday, July 31, 2025 – Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center

We encourage all parents to attend one of the scheduled meetings. Your involvement plays a vital role in creating a successful and positive experience for our young athletes.

For more information, please contact Clayton County Athletics at 770-473-3800.

 

Fall 2025 Clayton County Football Registration is Open!

Register your kids here.

Important Information for Fall 2025 Participants:

• Eligibility: Children ages 5-12 may participate in tackle Football and flag.
• Program Details:
  • U5 Flag Football: $80
  • U6 and Older Tackle Football: $155

Flag Football (U5):

• Includes: Shorts, a t-shirt, team pictures, and a participation award.
• Required: Participants must provide their own cleats and mouth guard.
• Provided: The park will supply flag belts for the season.

Tackle Football (U6 and Older):

• Includes: Game uniform, team picture package, and a trophy for every athlete.
• Required: Parents are encouraged to provide their child’s helmet and shoulder pads, but if needed, the park will provide these.
• Additional Gear Needed: Players must supply their own practice jersey and pants, thigh, knee, hip, and tailbone pads, mouth guard, cleats, socks, and an athletic supporter with a cup.
• Birth Certificate: A certified copy of the player’s birth certificate (with a raised seal) must be provided. The certificate will be returned after all teams are certified.

Nonresident Fee: There is an additional $25 fee for nonresident participants.

Important Dates and Details:

• Practices: Practices will begin in August. Kids will practice up to three times a week, typically on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The exact practice schedule will be determined once rosters are finalized after registration.
• Season Start: The regular season will kick off after Labor Day with games played on weekends through November.

For more information or if you have any questions, call us at 770-473-3800.

We look forward to seeing your child on the field for the Fall 2025 season—it’s going to be an action-packed year of fun, teamwork, and excitement! Join the FUN! 

Tackle football and flag football are offered at the following Athletic Parks:

Panhandle Park

Rum Creek Park

Flat Shoals

Morrow Lake City Park (Flag Only)

Rex Park

Become a Volunteer Football Coach!

We’re always on the lookout for passionate Volunteer Football Coaches to help guide and inspire our players! If you have a love for the game and want to make a difference in the lives of young athletes, we’d love for you to join our coaching team.

No Experience? No Problem!
While football experience is encouraged, it’s not required. We provide all the training and support you’ll need to succeed! Whether you’re coaching a team or assisting, we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared to lead and inspire your players.

What You Need to Know:

• Background Check: All coaches must pass a criminal background check to ensure the safety of our athletes.
• Training Provided: Every coach must complete the necessary training to ensure a positive and successful experience for both the coach and the players. Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through the whole process!
• Team Support: We provide all the resources you need to manage a team and create a fun, competitive environment for the kids.

Ready to get started? Click HERE to sign up and be part of something special! Your contribution as a coach will help shape the future of our athletes, both on and off the field.

Let’s make this season unforgettable – together!