Sierra Youth Football League

Sierra Youth Football League

Sierra Youth Football League (SYFL) is Reno's primary tackle football and cheerleading organization for kids aged 5 to 14. It feeds local high-school programs across the Truckee Meadows area.

Tackle Football & Cheer

Programs include:
- Tackle football divisions ages 5-14 with age-paired matchups
- Cheerleading squads aligned with each tackle team
- Summer practices beginning July
- Regular season August through November plus championships

What's Included

• Helmets, shoulder pads, and game jerseys
• Games hosted on local high-school football fields
• Volunteer coaching organized by team
• End-of-season championship event

Experience

SYFL emphasizes the traditional youth tackle experience: full-pad practices, Friday-night-style game atmospheres on real high-school fields, and feeder ties into Reno-Sparks varsity programs. Volume of teams keeps competition balanced.