Frequently Asked Questions

NEYT is a partner of USA Football and follows its national safety initiatives. Every coach must be certified through USA Football to make sure they are teaching proper, safe tackling technique and age appropriate drills.

Every participant must submit a Medical History and Release form. The physical exam must be dated within one year of the season’s start, and a physical fitness form must be signed by a parent or guardian.

NEYT follows strict safety protocols. Parents must disclose any concussion history during registration, and coaches are trained to recognize symptoms and to follow return to play guidelines.

We use National Sports ID. Parents upload a birth certificate and the child’s most recent report card so the child is placed in the correct age and grade division.

A Participation Contract, Parental Consent and Waiver, Emergency Contact Form, Medical History and Release, the child’s birth certificate, and their most recent report card.

NEYT runs Spring Tackle Football. The spring season begins in the early months of the year, giving players a chance to develop outside the traditional fall season.

Locations vary by member organization. NEYT has teams across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Check your local team’s page for their field locations.

No. Part of NEYT’s mission is a safe, well regulated environment where every child can have fun and develop regardless of starting ability and without the pressure of playing against elite teams. Playing time is not guaranteed. A coach can limit playing time based on skill or performance, behavior issues, or missing practice.

Registration fees are set by each member organization to keep costs low. Most programs provide helmets and shoulder pads, subject to return, while parents typically provide cleats, a mouthguard, and integrated football pants.

All parents must follow our Adult Behavior Policy. Volunteers are welcome, and every volunteer must sign a waiver and pass a background check through National Sports ID.