Boston Raiders Youth Football and Cheer

Dorchester Tackle Football and Cheer Since 1974

Boston Raiders Youth Football and Cheer is a Dorchester-based non-profit youth football and cheer program operating since 1974. The Raiders practice and play at Franklin Field near Joseph Lee Elementary School.

Football and Cheer Programs

Tackle football and cheer for boys and girls ages 5 to 16. Programs include:
- Tackle football across multiple age divisions
- Cheer program for football season
- Long-running community youth athletics

What's Included

• Home field at Franklin Field, Dorchester
• Volunteer coaching with multi-decade program tenure
• Non-profit structure focused on Dorchester youth

Experience

Five decades of operation in Dorchester have given the Raiders deep roots in the community. The program serves Dorchester families across multiple generations, with siblings and second-generation Raiders common on the rosters.