From football/soccer to flag football and Gaelic football, there are a variety of football teams, leagues and associations that are welcoming of newcomers.
The Cayman Islands Flag Football Association (CIFFA) hosts various leagues of competition throughout the
year, including an adult co-ed league (February - May), along with men’s and
women’s summer leagues that kick off in June. They also have a youth league
open to kids aged seven to 19. The youth season this year will kick off in the
fall. Email: ciffa345@gmail.com
for more information, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook for game
schedules and updates.
The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) men’s and women’s premier leagues run from September to June, with games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at local stadiums. Teams are welcoming to all new players. For further information, call (345) 749 5775 or email: secretariat@cifa.ky.
The Cayman Islands Gaelic Football Club (CIGFC) is one of the most popular clubs on the Island and is the largest sports club, with over 600 playing members. The sport is easily learned, with the club running introductory training sessions in January of each year for new players. The club welcomes players of all skill levels. There are eight women’s and twelve men’s teams. Games are played on Friday nights and Sundays at the Camana Bay Sports Complex, with the season running from January to June. Email: info@caymangaelic.com for more information.
The Cayman Islands Sunday Football League comprises of eight football teams who play each other three times for a total of 21 league games throughout the season, which kicks off the first Sunday in October each year. The football teams also compete in a knock-out competition, the Cayman Physiotherapy Cup, with the final being played in mid-May. Teams are always on the lookout for new players, but be mindful that there is a transfer deadline of January 31st each year. For more details on how to get involved, visit their website at www.cisfl.leaguerepublic.com/index.html, their Facebook page or contact them by email: cisfl@hotmail.com.