TEAM REGISTRATION

Join NEYT: 2027 Spring Football

Bring your organization to New England Youth Tackle Football for a spring season of competition, player development, and championship opportunities.

Age Divisions & Eligibility

NEYT offers 9U, 11U, 13U, and 14U tackle football.

9U

Required

11U

Required

13U

Required

14U

Optional

Organizations must field 9U, 11U, and 13U teams.
The 14U division is optional. Independent 14U teams are welcome.
League age is based on the player’s age as of July 1, 2027.
Rosters must have 18 to 36 players per team.
Players may play up one age division. No play-down waivers are permitted.
14U players cannot turn 15 during the regular season.

2027 Season Schedule

The season includes a Jamboree, five regular-season games, and postseason competition. Matchups consider travel distance and available opponents.

Event	Dates
Practices Begin	March 1
Jamboree	April 3 to 4
Game 1	April 17 to 18
Game 2	April 24 to 25
Game 3	May 1 to 2
Game 4	May 8 to 9
Game 5	May 15 to 16

Postseason dates and championship locations will be announced separately.

Championship Placement

Following the regular season, teams are ranked by win-loss record and placed into three championship brackets:

Premiere

Rankings 1 to 8

Power

Rankings 9 to 16

Prime

Rankings 17 to 24

In a 28-team field, the bottom four teams do not advance to the postseason.

Registration Fees

$2,000

per organization

A $500 deposit counts toward the total league dues. Insurance is billed separately.

Independent 14U registration fees and insurance costs will be provided before payment.

Payment Deadlines

December 1, 2026

$500 deposit

January 15, 2027

$500 installment

February 15, 2027

$500 installment

March 15, 2027

$500 final installment

What League Dues Include

Jamboree participation.
Five-game regular-season schedule.
Referee assignment for league games.
Postseason access for qualifying teams.
Playoff game fields and league-paid playoff referees.
Championship trophies.
Background check administration through NSID.
League fundraising opportunities.

Sideline cheer participation is free for affiliated organizations, with 9U, 11U, 13U, and 16U divisions.

Insurance, home-game referees, EMT services, home and practice fields, and individual background check fees are separate costs.

What Your Organization Needs

Participating organizations must:

Attend the Jamboree.
Be prepared to host at least three home games.
Provide home-game and practice fields.
Submit home-field availability by the league deadline.
Pay home-game referees.
Arrange and pay for EMT coverage at home games. NEYT does not assign EMTs.
Provide coaching support during league clinics.
Participate in one league fundraiser.
Follow NEYT bylaws, rules, and policies.

Players, Coaches & Insurance

Players and coaches must complete registration and verification through NSID. Coaches must also complete required certifications and background checks. Individuals pay their own background check fees.

Organizations must meet NEYT’s insurance requirements. Current coverage details and costs will be provided during registration.

Important Registration Dates

Date	Requirement
October 15, 2026	Organization registration / Letter of Intent opens
November 18, 2026	Franchise agreement and team confirmation due
December 1, 2026	Player registration opens; organization deposit due
January 15, 2027	Practice field notification due
February 15, 2027	Preliminary rosters due
March 1, 2027	Coaches added in NSID and background checks due
March 15, 2027	Final league payment due

Add Every Date to Your Calendar

One click adds every season date, registration deadline, and payment due date to your calendar. Most calendar apps will remind you a week before each deadline.

Want changes to update automatically, including postseason dates once announced? Subscribe in Google Calendar or Apple Calendar and Outlook.

How to Register

Provide your organization and primary contact information.
Select your participating age divisions.
Complete the required participation agreement.
Submit your deposit and follow the payment schedule.
Complete player and coach registration through NSID.

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

All players and teams must be NSID verified to participate in NEYT. No exceptions.

TACKLE

Divisions: 9U, 11U, 13U, 14U

$2,000 per organization. A $500 deposit counts toward league dues. Independent 14U fees are provided before payment.

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CHEER

Divisions: 9U, 11U, 13U, 16U

Sideline cheer participation is free for affiliated organizations.

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Questions?

Contact NEYT for help with registration, eligibility, or bringing a new organization into the league.