Flag Football
As it continues to grow in popularity, Yorkville is proud to offer the largest flag football program in NYC, serving over 2,000 children each year in grades K through 12. In addition to our NFL Flag-affiliated rec-league, we also offer weekday clinics and elite travel Flag Football teams for various ages. Lastly, we also host five exciting tournaments each year – sign up your team for the Turkey Bowl, January Jester Joust, Shamrock Showdown, Big Apple Clash, or Summer Kickoff Classic!
SPRING 2026
Flag Football Friday Night Lights
- Fridays, March 27th - June 5th (skipping April 3rd & May 22nd)
- Games played on Randall's Island
- Divisions are determined by school grade
- Game times may change based on the number of players registered
- All players are provided with and required to wear an NFL Flag jersey to every game
- Volunteer Coaches Welcome!
GIRLS ONLY Flag Football Friday Night Lights
- Fridays, March 27th - June 5th (skipping April 3rd & May 22nd)
- Games played on Randall's Island
- Divisions are determined by school grade
- Game times may change based on the number of players registered
- All players are provided with and required to wear an NFL Flag jersey to every game
- Volunteer Coaches Welcome!
Flag Football Sundays
- Sundays March 29th - June 7th (skipping April 5th & May 24th)
- Games played on Randall's Island
- Divisions are determined by school grade
- Game times may change based on the number of players registered
- All players are provided with and required to wear an NFL Flag jersey to every game
- Volunteer Coaches Welcome!
WINTER 2025/2026
Flag Football Winter League
- Sundays Dec. 7th - Mar. 1st (skipping Dec. 28th, Jan. 4th & Feb. 15th)
- Various Manhattan Fields & Gyms
- Age groups are determined by each player's school grade
GIRLS ONLY Flag Football Winter League
- INDOORS @ Manhattan Center (115th Street & Pleasant Avenue)
- SUNDAYS: Dec. 7th - Mar. 1st (skipping Dec. 28th, Jan. 4th & Feb. 15th)
- Wildcat Girls - Grades 3-5: from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Red Zone Girls - Grades 6-8: from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Boys Flag Football Winter Clinic
- Saturdays Dec. 20th - Feb. 28th (skipping Dec. 27th, Jan. 3rd & 10th and Feb. 14th)
- Julia Richman Education Complex (68th Street & Second Ave.)
- Grades 4 & 5 - 9:00am - 10:00am
- Grades 6 - 8 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Girls Flag Football Winter Clinic
- FIRST TOUCH - Grades 1-3 @ PS 198 (95th & Third)
- Dates: SUNDAYS - Jan. 11th - Feb. 22nd (skipping Feb. 15th)
- Time: 12:00pm - 1:15pm
- POWER PLAY - Grades 4-8 @ PS 6 (81st Street, between Park & Madison)
- Dates: TUESDAYS - Jan. 13th - Mar. 3rd (skipping Feb. 17th)
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
January Jester Joust Tournament
- $450 per team until Dec 10th >> $500 per team starting Dec 11th
- Saturday, January 10th, 2026
- Games played on Randall's Island
- Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games
- Tournament winners receive CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS!
- Yorkville will provide flags, balls and referees.
Yorkville Eagles Travel Flag Football
ABOUT THE STAFF
Jesse Levine helps manage the Yorkville Eagles Travel Flag Football program and is the head coach of the 12U team. With nine years of coaching experience, Jesse has helped develop young athletes at all levels, training over 80 players privately and leading teams in high-level competition. His expertise has taken him to the national stage, where he coached at the NFL Flag National Championship.
Jesse’s coaching philosophy extends beyond the X’s and O’s of football. He is committed to using the sport as a platform to instill essential life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication. His goal is to create a positive and competitive environment where athletes not only improve their game but also build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love for flag football.
