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Blackstone Valley Youth Football and Cheerleading is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving children in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts since 2007. Our Conference provides a safe, supportive environment where young athletes ages 5 to 15 can learn football, cheerleading, and the values of teamwork and sportsmanship—regardless of age, gender, background, skill level, or financial circumstances.

As a proud member of American Youth Football and Cheer (AYF), the largest youth football and cheerleading organization in the world, Blackstone Valley is part of a global network spanning all 50 U.S. states and countries including Canada, Mexico, Israel, and Japan. With over 750,000 participants, 18,000 teams, and 140,000 dedicated coaches and administrators, AYF continues to grow by at least 15% each year, shaping the future of youth athletics worldwide.

Age levels

  • Football teams participate in AYF’s All American Division 2 #NoLimits at the following age levels:

    Cheerleading squads are available at the following levels:

    • “Division 8” – ages 5-8 White & Red

    • “Division 10” – ages 7-10 White, Red & Blue

    • “Division 12” – ages 9-12 White, Red & Blue

    • “Division 14” – ages 11-14 White, Red & Blue

    • “Division 14 Elite” – Select squad for ages 11-14

    • “Division 18” – ages 14-18 White, Red & Blue

    • “Inspirational Division” 5-18 White level only*

    * not offered by all associations

  • Central Falls Panthers

    CLCF Chiefs

    Darlington Braves

    Dorchester Eagles

    East Prov Jr. Townies

    Fairlawn cardinals

    Fall River falcons

    New Bedford whalers

    Warwick Patriots

    Woonsocket Redskins

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