Bethlehem Youth Football

Fall Flag & Tackle Football Registration is open!

Registration period 6/1/2026 through 6/26/2026

Registration Listing

2026 Fall Football Registration

2026 Fall Football registration is now OPEN!

2026 Fall Divisions:

Jr Flag* (Grades Pre-K/Kindergarten, 4 and 5 years old): $165
Sr Flag* (Grades 1-2): $165
Grades 3-4 Boys Flag: $165
Grades 3-4 Girls Flag: $165
Grades 5-6 Girls Flag: $165
Jr. Tackle (Grades 3-4): $275
Sr. Tackle (Grades 5-6): $275

*8 v 8 contact flag, e.g. blocking permitted.

Divisions are based on the rising grade of the participants. Anyone who falls into a range where divisions overlap must register for the proper division of the grade their player is entering in the Fall.

Residency requirements:

All players must be residents in the Bethlehem community or students of the Bethlehem Central School District at the time of registration. If your are not a Bethlehem resident and your player does not attend BCSD but wish to play for Bethlehem Youth Football League please email [email protected] for waitlist consideration, which will be chosen based on available team slots at the end of registration.

2026 Refund Policy:

Due to the upfront, fixed costs, the Bethlehem Youth Football League will not be able to offer any refunds for the fall football season for any reasons. If you have any questions, or are in need of assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Equipment Handout Night:

Date and time in early August is TBD at Hamagrael Elementary. Email will be sent for specific Team Slot.
Equipment hand out requires an Equipment Deposit Check ($350 Tackle, $25 Flag)
No equipment will be handed out without a deposit check

Practices:

Skills Camp: Week of August 17th (included with registration fee)

1st day of Mandatory Tackle Practice: Monday, August 24th, Location Hamagrael Elementary

Practice schedule (days and times) will be determined by coaches

The first two weeks tackle practice is Mandatory and you will practice 4-5 days per week for 2.5 hours.
Players need four practices before full contact.
Day 1 and 2 - Helmet only.
Day 3 and 4 - Helmets and Shoulder Pads (Uppers).
Day 5 and on - can be Full Pads if four practices have been achieved.
Players will need an additional four practices to participate in live game play.

September and October (school practice)

Once school starts, practice will be two days per week at all levels.

Key Season Dates:

TBD, August - Youth Football Practice Night @ High School (second week of practice)
Saturday, September 12th - First Game
TBD, September - Youth Football night at the Varsity game @ High School
Saturday, October 24th - Last Game