NYC Lions Youth Football

The New York Lions are a Youth Football & Education program serving the young people of the Lower East Side and the five boroughs of New York.

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NYC LIONS 7-17 year old TEAMS WILL HAVE PRACTICE SATURDAY MARCH 4, 2023 at 10am to 1pm. East River Park, Houston Street Field. Will continue to June Saturday Practice. Starting June, practice is Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. GAMES ARE USUALLY ON SATURDAYS. COME DOWN AND BE PART OF A WINNING TRADITION. YOU SUPPLY THE COMMITMENT WE SUPPLY THE EQUIPMENT. IF YOU AIN’T LION. YOU AIN’T APPLYING.

LIONS PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Tuesday / Thursday 5:30-8:00 PM & Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE – Starting June 1st at 6 pm – 8 pm Summer Practice begins.
East River Park at Houston Street. Every Wednesday night in June starting June 1st.

TEAM NEWS

INTERMEDIATE (INTRO, 15-17Y),

Practice & Game Week Protocol

Practice on Tuesday, Thursday 5:45-8 PM, Wednesday Zoom Meeting, Friday Walk-Through, Games on Saturday or Sunday.

BANTAMS (13-14y old)

Practice & Game Week Protocol

Practice on Tuesday, Thursday 5:45-8 PM, Wednesday Zoom Meeting, Friday Walk-Through, Games on Saturday or Sunday.

PEEWEES (11-12y old), JR PEWEES (9-10y old), PEANUTS (7-8y old)

Open Registration 2023

Practice will be on Friday and Saturday. Games on Sundays.

Important for ALL TEAMS

Practice Location change! Starting with Thursday, Sept. 23rd, practice from 5:45-8 Pm is at East River Park Grand street and FDR, Soccer field 3. The Field is reachable from Delancy/Essex str by M14A SBS or by M14D from Union Square.

SUPPORT THE NYC LIONS

All Coaches and Administration staff are volunteers. The NYC Lions Youth Football and Run to Daylight Education Program is financed by Season Fees and Donations only. To keep the Program running please get involved, make a donation or become a sponsor.

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NYC Lions Youth Football is a 501c3 organization, so your donation is tax-deductible. Click below, then please enter your donation amount. You can donate with PayPal or credit card.
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Coach a Team

Interested in becoming a coach? All experience levels are welcome. We have many opportunities.

If you are interested in coaching a Team, please CONTACT US.

Become a Volunteer

Love Football? We’re always seeking volunteers for our Teams, Games, Events.

If you are interested in volunteering, please CONTACT US.

Become a Sponsor

The NYC Lions are looking forward to another exciting season, and your sponsorship can help make that happen! Your contribution will make a massive difference for our kids and your business! We appreciate your consideration and support. Please Email us for more information.