Our Mission
To work with young people toward developing their maximum potential as members of society and to strive to create a positive environment for such development through sports. To teach the American tradition of football and to practice the ideas of health, citizenship, and character-building though a positive and safe environment.
Player Eligibility Requirements
RYFC welcomes all returning and new players and cheerleaders from Hebron, Andover, Marlborough, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Lebanon and surrounding towns to participate on all teams! Our program runs five squads of football players and four squads of cheerleaders:
| Seniors Football | 12-14 year olds | Maximum skill position weight 150 lbs. |
| Juniors Football | 10 & 11 year olds | Maximum skill position weight 125 lbs. |
| Micros Football | 8 & 9 year olds | Maximum skill position weight 100 lbs. |
| PeeWee Football | 6 & 7 year olds | Maximum skill position weight 85 lbs. |
| Flag Football | 4 - 6 year olds | |
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| Seniors Cheer | Grades 7-8 | |
| Juniors Cheer | Grades 5-6 | |
| Micros Cheer | Grades 3-4 | |
| Mini Cheer | Grades 1-2 | |
* In accordance with the SNEYFC Bylaws a Football player exceeding the allowable maximum skill position weight will be allowed to play under the following guidelines:
(i) Must be within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage but may line up anywhere on the offensive or defensive line of scrimmage.
(ii) Will not be allowed to run, catch or throw the football.
(iii) May kick and punt but not hold the ball for extra points or field goals.
(iv) May be on the front line only during kick returns.
(v) MAY advance the ball as a result of a fumble recovery or interception.
(vi) Must be identified by uniform numbers 50-79.
Weigh-ins:
All RHAM Youth Football Weigh-ins are typically scheduled the Saturday before the first game. The location of weigh-ins varies from year to year. Please visit the event calendar to find out the exact date. If no date is posted, then weigh-ins have not yet been scheduled for the season.
Equipment:
MOST EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED, however, if your child arrives at practice or to a game missing equipment, there will be no equipment available for your child to borrow. Unfortunately, if your child is not properly equipped (including mouthguards), they will not be able to participate.
No Tolerance Policy:
RHAM Youth Football & Cheerleading has adopted and enforces the Parent, Player and Coaches Code of Ethics recommended by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, which includes such organizations as the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) and the Parents Association for Youth Sports (PAYS). Parents, Coaches and players/cheerleaders are required to sign their respective Code of Ethics Statements and are expected to abide by them. NO EXCEPTIONS. A zero tolerance policy for any violations of the Code of Ethics is in effect. Coaches are required to complete certification under NYSCA rules and to maintain membership.