Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
New Newark Youth Football League
The New Newark Youth Football League is a non-profit organization that provides football and cheerleading programs for boys and girls ages 5-14 in the Newark, New Jersey area. The league was founded in 1960 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most successful youth football leagues in the state.
Programs
- The league offers a variety of football programs for boys and girls of all skill levels, from flag football for 5- and 6-year-olds to tackle football for 7- to 14-year-olds.
- The league also offers a cheerleading program for girls ages 5-14.
- The league's programs are designed to teach children the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, as well as sportsmanship and teamwork.
Season
The league's season runs from August to November. Practices are held once or twice a week, and games are played on Saturdays.
Registration
Registration for the 2023 season is open now. The cost of registration is $175 for football and $150 for cheerleading.
To register, visit the league's website at www.newarkyouthfootball.org.
Sources
- New Newark Youth Football League website
- NJ.com article about New Jersey youth football leagues
- USA Today article about declining participation in youth football
