Arlington Youth Football
Fun, safe, beginner-friendly football for 5th-6th & 7th-8th graders.
What’s Included?
•Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Accountability
•Physical/Mental Toughness
•Life-Long Friendships
•Learn Safe & Proper Technique / Fundamentals
•Experienced Coaching & Supervision
•NOCSAE-Rated Helmet/Pads Provided
•Practices Tue-Thu 530-730pm
•Games are Sundays 9/13-11/1
•Home Games Played on AHS Peirce Field
•Every Child Plays / No Tryouts
•Direct Support of AHS’s Football Program & Staff
•Youth Teams Hosted/Honored at an AHS Game
•End-of-Year Banquet / Awards
(rising) 5th-6th GRADE TEAM
(rising) 7th-8th GRADE TEAM
• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan
Disclaimer: This hoodie runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester, 20 singles
• Fabric weight: 8 oz./yd² (271.25 g/m²)
• 2-end midweight fleece fabric
• 1 x 1 rib with spandex at cuffs and hem for enhanced stretch and recovery
• Air jet yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-lined hood
• No drawcords for child safety
• Double-needle stitching detailing at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband and cuffs
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
TEAM SHOP
• 26% cotton, 74% polyester
• Mid-profile cap with a low-profile embroidery area
• Structured, six-panel cap
• 3.5″ crown (8.9 cm)
• Hard buckram front panels
• Mesh back
• Permacurv® visor, matching undervisor
• Plastic adjustable closure
• Head circumference: 21⅝″–23⅝″ (54.9 cm–60 cm)
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd² (180 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Classic fit
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Tear-away tag
• Made with OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes
• Blank product sourced from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua, or El Salvador
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• 100% organic cotton
• Antiallergic and natural fabric
• Cuffed beanie
• Blank product sourced from China
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
Who We Are
Arlington Youth Football Club (AYFC) was founded by Arlington High School football coaching staff, alumni and Arlington, MA parents in 2024. We are a youth tackle football program offering two levels of play: a 5th-6th Grade team and a 7th-8th Grade team, allowing athletes to compete within their appropriate grade/age groups - with no weight requirements.
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and beginner-friendly environment where Arlington youth can learn tackle football, build confidence, and grow as teammates - on and off the field.
No experience needed. No Try-Outs. Safety-first certified coaching.
Our season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown. Our home games are held at AHS’s Pierce Field. The AYFC is a proud member of the NE Commonwealth Football and Cheer League (NCYFC). The NCYFC is a non-profit organization affiliated with American Youth Football and Cheer.
For more info, read our frequently asked questions here
Or send us an email at info@arlingtonyouthfootball.org
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What Parents Are Saying
"Since the start of the season, my son has become much more responsible. He is incredibly happy being on the team. He feels like part of something bigger than himself, which is fantastic. He will exercise in the mornings. He’s more focused at school. And overall just really positive and I love seeing him so passionate about something"
- Sarah (parent of 8th grade player)
"My son has had an incredibly positive experience with Arlington Youth Football Club. From the very beginning, the program has emphasized not only skill development and teamwork, but also sportsmanship, confidence, and having fun. The coaches create a supportive and safe environment to help the players grow as a team"
- James (parent of 7th grade player)"When our son joined the youth football team, it’s like they all became brothers. They worked together and supported each other for a common goal week to week. Now he’s already training at the high school (for next season) with a diverse network of friends/teammates (spanning 9th-12th grade) making the transition to high school much less intimidating for a freshman"
- Jennifer (parent of 8th grade player)
"Our son enjoyed developing his football skills, learning from the great football staff and being a part of the sport he loves the most. This speaks to the team itself, the boys, and the coaching staff. He is very ready to play next season!"
- Laura (parent of 5th grade player)"We instantly saw a positive change in our son once he joined Arlington's youth tackle program. A child that historically would not embrace structured sports, was suddenly locked in, motivated, showing accountability, and leadership. He was even voted team captain by his teammates. Talk about coming out of your shell! He told me his only regret was not signing up years earlier"
- Jim (parent of 8th grade player)
“Both my sons played in the youth football program this year and had such a great experience. They loved being part of a team, working hard and wanting to improve not just for themselves but for the whole team. They both made new friends and the team really felt like a family. It also strengthened the relationship between my sons. It was such an amazing experience and we’re looking forward to next season”
- Danielle (parent of 6th&8th graders)
Open Letter to the
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Written by: AHS Head Coach Frank Roche
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Additional Information
FAQs
See our list of FAQs for parents and players
Payment Info
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Meet The Board
Meet the Team behind Arlington Youth Football
NCYFC League
Learn More about the NE Commonwealth Football & Cheer League