You can complete the necessary paperwork and pay online.  Click on REGISTRATION INFO and then Click AVAILABLE PROGRAMS to get started.

The league schedule will start the last weekend in August. We will play other York County schools within the YCYFA. There will be scheduled games held on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons. Home games are played Eastern York High School.

Cheerleaders will receive the following with the expectation that it will be returned at the end of the season. In the event of lost or un-returned equipment, the associated cost will be owed to Young Knights.

• Uniform Skirt ($50)
• Uniform Top ($55) 
• Crop Top ($25) 
• 2 Pom Poms ($20)

The following required equipment is supplied by the Young Knights as well but does not need to be returned

• Custom Socks
• 2 Bows - If replacement is needed - $25
• YK Jacket to be used for colder weather uniform
• YK Pink Out Shirt

The following is required by the Cheer Director

Cheer Shoes are required and are not covered in cost by the organization. These can be purchased at Flying Feet York,Pa. Please direct any questions to the Cheer Director.

• Kaepa and or Asics Cheer Shoes - Say you are with YK and they will give a small discount
• Poncho
• Black Leggings
• Spanks (boy cut) 
• Cheer backpack or duffel bag

Football players will receive the following football equipment with the expectation that it will be returned at the end of the season. In the event of lost or un-returned equipment, the associated cost will be owed to Young Knights.

• Helmet ($300)
• Shoulder Pads ($65) 
• Integrated Practice and Game Pants ($40 each)
• Practice Jersey ($10)
  
  The following is provided and required by Young Knight but is NOT due back at the end of the season:
• Game Socks
• Game Jersey
• Mouthpiece - if a replacement is needed can be purchased through YK

The following equipment is not supplied by the Young Knights

• Cleats (molded plastic only; no screw-in)
• Athletic Supporter & Cup
• Extra Mouthpiece (1 is supplied)
• Arm or hand pads as needed.

All football practices are held at Rexroth Park in Lower Windsor Township. Heat acclimation practices begin the first week of August. The first two weeks practice will be Monday through Friday.  Thereafter, practices will switch to Tuesday through Thursday. All practices begin at 5:30 promptly and end at 7:30, or as daylight permits.

Young Knights is a member of the York County Youth Football Association.  Young Knight teams participate at the Rinks, Ponies, Midget age levels.  The rink, pony, midget teams play at highly competitive levels where top teams advance to post season playoffs and a league champion is awarded. 

Tackle Football

SMURFS - K - 1st Grade - Max age of 7 years old as of August 31st

Rink - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade - Max age of 9 years old as of August 31st

Pony - 4th & 5th Grade - Max age of 11 years old as of August 31st

Midget - 6th & 7th Grade - Max age of 13 years old as of August 31st

Cheerleading

Future Cheer - Basic introduction to cheering & tumbling (Pre - K - Kindergarten) as of August 31st

Rink - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade - Max age of 9 years old as of August 31st

Pony - 4th & 5th Grade - Max age of 11 years old as of August 31st

Midget - 6th & 7th Grade - Max age of 13 years old as of August 31st

Is youth football dangerous?

As with any physical sport, there is a risk of injury when playing football. Even with safety precautions followed to the letter, scrapes, bruises, sprains, joint dislocations, broken bones and concussions are possible. Although Young Knights Football and Cheer makes a concerted effort to mitigate these potential injuries, because of the physical nature of the game, it is difficult to remove risk entirely.

Young Knights Youth Football and Cheer "Squire" program provides registration fee scholarships to children, who without this financial assistance would not be able to participate in youth football or cheerleading. The scholarship focuses on providing opportunities for area youth to participate in football and cheer benefiting from the physical, mental, and character-training this program can provide. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please email [email protected] 

What is the refund policy?

• Registration fee refunds, less a $25 Administrative fee, are offered if the registrant decides to withdraw from the program before the first day of practice, and written notification is provided. If items have been ordered for the participant the cost of these items can be deducted from the refund amount. Deadline 7/27/2024
• If a player has been issued game equipment and is still within the first 2 weeks or practice (7/29/2024 - 8/9/2024) a registration refund, less a $50 Administrative Fee, is offered after the equipment has been returned in satisfactory condition, and written notification is provided. Player will receive YK jersey as well.  Deadline 8/9/24
• No refund will be given after August 9th, 2024 as the first full weeks practice has occurred.
• Optional equipment packages and other items purchased are non-refundable.
• Notification must be provided to the Young Knights Treasurer & President by e-mail of the decision to withdraw a player from the program. Email can be sent to [email protected]