Events

Structured Football Experiences by 3rd & Forever

3rd & Forever events are built to create organized football environments with:

• Clear communication,

• Defined rules,

• Development-focused competition, and

• Controlled reps.

Featured Event

3rd & Forever Youth Football Open Run

• Status: Registration Open; Final Event Operations Subject to Venue/Partner Confirmation

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

• Location: Centennial Field, Dayton

• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Check-in: 8:30 AM

• Ages/Grades: Youth & Middle-School Athletes

• Cost: Free

• Format:

  • Non-Tackle Football Skills

  • Routes

  • Coverage

  • Flag-Style Competitive Reps

• Audience: Youth & Middle-School Athletes

What Athletes Will Do

• Dynamic Warm-up

• Position Skill Stations

• Route Running

• Catching & Ball Skills

• Defensive Footwork

• Coverage Reps

• Flag-Pull/Pursuit Work

• Controlled Competitive Periods

• End-of-Event Recognition

Event Standards

The Open Run is built around:

• Controlled reps,

• Clear expectations, and

• Defined safety standards.

Not Allowed

• Tackling

• Pads

• Blocking

• Stiff Arms

• Unsafe Contact

• Fighting

• Unsupervised Competitive Periods

Required

• Guardian Registration

• Waiver/Consent Completion

• Check-in before Participation

• Staff Control of All Competitive Periods

• Compliance with Event Rules

Athletes who cannot follow event rules may be removed from participation.

Who It's for

• Youth Football Athletes

• Flag Football Athletes

• Middle-School Athletes Preparing for the Season

• QBs / WRs / RBs / TEs / DBs / LBs

• Athletes Wanting Extra Reps in a Structured Environment

This is not:

• A tackle football event,

• A padded camp,

• A recruiting showcase,

• A ranking event, or

• A formal tournament.

Parent Information

Families can expect:

• A formal check-in process,

• Defined rules,

• Controlled reps,

• Hydration breaks, 

• Staff-led activity periods, and

• A clear start/end time.

This event is designed to be:

• Organized,

• Clearly communicated, and

• Operated with defined safety standards.

Registration

Registration is free, but each athlete must be registered by a guardian before participating.

Registration should include:

• The athlete's name,

• Their age/grade,

• Guardian contact information,

• An emergency contact,

• Relevant medical information,

• Waiver/consent acknowledgment, and

• Media consent preference.

Sponsors/Community Support

Sponsorship opportunities are being reviewed based on venue and Dayton Rec rules.

No sponsor placement, signage, vendor setup, food tables, banners, tables, tents, or on-site activation is confirmed until approved by the appropriate venue or partner.

Sponsors and community partners may be able to support:

• Coach stipends,

• Hydration,

• Equipment,

• Athlete recognition,

• Event operations, and

• Future 3rd & Forever football programming.

Future Events

Adult Flag Football Tournament

The adult 5v5 tournament concept is still being developed for a later date. 

More information will be released after confirming:

• Venue approval,

• Insurance requirements,

• Sponsor/vendor rules, 

• Registration process, and

• Operational details.

Paid registration for future adult events will open only after core event details are confirmed.