Registration for the Spring 2026 season is open until March 21st.

Player skills clinic is Saturday March 14th at the Herndon Middle School (HMS) grass field.

Player skills evaluation (combine) is Saturday March 21st at the HMS grass field.

Coaches clinic is Saturday March 21st at the HMS grass field.

Referee training is Saturday March 21st at the HMS grass field. 

Team practices start the week of March 23rd at the HMS grass field provided there are a sufficient number of adults who volunteer to coach in your child's division.

Team practices are optional FCPS Spring Break week (March 30th - April 3rd).

Regular season games are tentatively scheduled to start Saturday April 11th for Grade K-2, 3-4, and 5-6 Divisions at the HMS grass field and Sunday April 12th for Grade 7-8 and 9-12 Divisions at the Herndon High School (HHS) community turf field.

No games Memorial Day weekend (May 23rd-25th).

Playoff and championship games are tentatively scheduled for Saturday-Sunday June 13th-14th.

Need more information? Email herndonoptimistyouthfootball@gmail.com