Tackle Football
Celenbrating 65 Years of the GYFL!
For 65 years, the GYFL has been more than just a league — it’s been a community tradition. From the first kickoff to this season’s games, generations of players, coaches, and fans have built a legacy of teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride.
This milestone is a tribute to everyone who has worn the uniform, cheered from the sidelines, volunteered their time, and kept the spirit of youth football alive in Greenwich.
It started with 3 teams in 1961 by ‘Dutch’ King, the Director of the Recreation Department for the Town of Greenwich at the time, as The Gateway Youth Football League. Over the past 65 years, it has turned into an organization that reaches hundreds of players every year— shaping not only athletes, but developing leaders and building lifelong friendships.
Here’s to 65 years of memories, milestones, and moments that matter — and to the next chapter of the GYFL legacy.
2026 Season Dates
August 17th - November 15th
Ages/Divisons
Open to 3rd-8th graders who live or attend school in Greenwich.
Age Guidelines
- No Player is eligble to play at any level that turns 15 Years Old at any time during the GYFL season
- No Player is eligble to play at the Junior or Bantam level that turns 13 Years Old before June 1st
- No Player is eligble to play at the Bantam level that turns 11 Years Old before June 1st
Division Guidelines
- No Player is eligble to play more than 2 years as a Bantam
- No Player is eligble to play more than 2 years as a Junior
- No Player is eligble to play more than 3 years as a Senior
- Seniors who turn 14 Years Old before August 1st are restricted to only play positions on the Offensive and Defensive line.
Bantam 3rd grade through 6/1/16
Junior 6/1/2014 to 5/31/2016
Senior 5/31/2014 through 8th grade
Cost
Early Bird Pricing $600
(Must register before June 15th!)
No code needed. Discount will be automatically applied.
Regular Season Registration Fee $725
(June 16- July 6th)
Late Registration after July 6th: Registrations on or after this date are subject to a 50% increase in fees.
Practices
Practice Days:
Tuesday, Thursdays, Fridays
BANC Raiders:
Western Middle School
Cos Cob Crushers:
Bible Street Field
Glenville Mavericks:
Western Greenwich Civic Center
North Mianus Bulldogs:
North Mianus School
Putnam Generals:
Old Greenwich School
Scholarship Information
Greenwich Youth Football League (GYFL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to providing youth in Greenwich, Connecticut, with opportunities to learn and play the sport of football. We believe financial challenges should never prevent a child from participating in our football program. To ensure accessibility, GYFL offers financial assistance when possible to families in need.
If you would like to be considered for financial aid, please click that option at check out when registering. You will not be charged at the time of registration.
To request assistance, please send a brief email outlining your circumstances to GreenwichYouthFootballLeague@gmail.com All requests will be handled with strict confidentiality and reviewed promptly by our scholarship committee.
These three forms of verification are acceptable:
- Proof of income from prior tax year (2024) First two pages of the signed 1040 tax forms.
- Government-issued letter or receipt of public assistance
- Proof of free or reduced lunch status-such as a screenshot of your “My School Bucks”
Your request will be reviewed and the GYFL will reach out to you shortly with a decision, provided the request is received during the program’s registration period.
Customized payment plan options are also available.
Scholarship requests MUST be submitted by July 7th.
2025 Champions
Get in on the action!
2026 Tackle Season
Open to 3rd-8th graders who live or attend school in Greenwich.