Football players are divided by grade and weight. Check NYFL.net for more details or contact us for more information.
Those playing under "X-man" rules must only weigh in with Natural Weight (no pads) and are only allowed to be positioned on offensive or defensive line between the tackle positions. Super X-man players can weight up to 165 lbs without pads and are offensive line only.
Football teams will compete for a chance to make it to the post season. If they advance through the play-offs, they will compete for the NYFL Championship in the Super Bowl.

Ages 8 - 12
NOTE: 12 year old players cannot turn 13 before December 1, 2026
For player weight requirements please refer to the NYFL Rules
Football teams will practice 5 days a week for the first three weeks until the season starts. The schedule will then be modified to 3-4 days of practice, film review and game prep. Generally, practice will run from 6pm-8pm. Weather and game schedule could always play into the practice schedule.
Utica-Shelby Rebels Football and Cheer Club