ABOUT US

Hawaii Impact Football Association (HIFA) is a youth athletic organization that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication while learning the fundamentals of football in a safe and enjoyable environment. Our goal is for each player to learn life lessons that goes beyond the playing field and into their academics, families and communities. We strive to instill values of education and the importance of keeping a proper balance between their scholastic and athletic undertakings.

We are an 11 on 11 youth football league looking to branch out through the island of Oahu. As an independent youth football organization we pride ourselves on being a local league and not being affiliated with any national organization.

We have 4 divisions (2 flag and 2 tackle). Each program has various levels of competition from 11 on 11 flag football for ages 5 - 10 to competitive tackle football for 8 -13. Each Organization that is part of HIFA is independently owned and operated. We are a fall/winter league (August to December).

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The expectations of the season for the players, parents, and coaches will vary based on the age & division they play.

Please contact us if you would like to start up an area or are looking for a team in your area. We will assist with getting you started or getting you in contact with a team.

11, 12, 13 minimum weight 65 lbs., maximum weight 145 lbs. the first weigh in and 150 lbs. midseason weigh in.

9, 10, 11 minimum weight 55 lbs., maximum weight 125 lbs. the first weigh in and 130 lbs. midseason weigh in.

8, 9, 10

No weight Limit

5, 6, 7

No weight Limit

Information

SEASON: Fall / Winter

• April - May - Registration - teams start signing up

• July (4th Monday) - First day of official practice

• August (4th Saturday) - Tackle First Weigh In and League ID Pictures

• September (1st full week on Saturday) - First official game

• October (2nd Saturday)  – Tackle Mid-season Weigh In

• November (4th Saturday) Playoffs

• December (1st Saturday) Championships

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FLAG: 11 on 11 with physical blocking.

We believe this to be a good building block for the next level, Tackle. Coaching our youth with Tackle FUNdamentals prepares them for a busy field and physical contact that leads to more confident players when they move up. See our Flag Handbook in handouts for the rules and regulations followed.

TACKLE: Weighted League

See DIVISIONS for weight restrictions. We comply with the National Federation of High School Associations rules: NFHS/FOOTBALL