Parkwood's Helping Hands Flag Football Clinic Welcomes All Abilities Oct. 24
Bucks Co. & Beyond Daily
Bucks Co. & Beyond Daily
Athletes helping athletes. Parkwood Youth Organization is hosting its Helping Hands All Abilities Flag Football Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3301 Mechanicsville Road. The clinic is built for athletes ages 5 to 13 with autism or other special needs, and siblings, friends and peer helpers are welcome too, according to PYO's announcement.
A Saturday midday clinic on Mechanicsville Road gives Parkwood families a low-pressure way to get every player in the game.
PYO keeps groups small, instructions clear and the pace flexible so players can jump in at their own comfort level. The heart of the clinic is peer helpers working alongside the athletes. Bring comfortable athletic clothes, sneakers or cleats and a water bottle. PYO provides flags, balls and encouragement. Favorite comfort items or ear protection are welcome.
The fee is $20, and registration is open through PlayMetrics. Volunteers can help as coaches, buddies or set-up crew by emailing [email protected]. PYO notes it is 100% volunteer-run.
Every player gets a place on the field. If you've been looking for a welcoming first flag-football experience for a child who needs a flexible pace, this is built for that.
When is the Parkwood Helping Hands Flag Football Clinic in 2026?
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3301 Mechanicsville Road, according to Parkwood Youth Organization.
Who is it for?
Athletes ages 5 to 13 with autism or other special needs. Siblings, friends and peer helpers who want to support are welcome too, per PYO.
How do I register?
Online through PYO's PlayMetrics signup for the clinic. The fee is $20, according to the announcement.
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File photo, not the PYO clinic. A sideline official holds the down marker during an adult flag football game at RAF Lakenheath, England, in May 2025. Photo (cropped): Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali, U.S. Air Force, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Parkwood Youth Organization (Oct. 5, 2026 clinic announcement); PYO PlayMetrics registration.
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