Yorkville Youth Athletic Association

NYC's Largest Flag Football Program

Yorkville Youth Athletic Association is the largest non-profit youth athletic organization based in Manhattan's Upper East Side, and runs the largest flag football program in NYC - serving over 2,000 children each year in grades K through 12.

Football Programs for Kids

YYAA offers both recreational leagues and travel teams across the full K-12 grade range. Programs include:
- Flag Football Friday Night Lights (Grades 2-9)
- Girls Only Flag Football (Grades K-8)
- Flag Football Sundays (Grades K-12)
- Yorkville Eagles Travel Flag Football (multiple age levels)
- Five annual tournaments (Turkey Bowl, Shamrock Showdown, Big Apple Clash, January Jester Joust, Summer Kickoff Classic)

What's Included

• NFL Flag jersey provided to every player
• Divisions organized by school grade
• Games played on Randall's Island
• Optional weekday clinics
• NFL Flag-affiliated rules plus Yorkville Flag Rules format options

Experience

Kids learn fundamentals like throwing, catching, route-running, and team play in a setting that balances skill development with fun. Suited for first-timers exploring football alongside more competitive players choosing the travel-team path.