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  1. Youth Football League Host Largest Tournament Yet at UWI Mona Bowl
  2. Hillel Academy triumphs in dramatic penalty shootout to win Junior Cup All-Island Championship
  3. Excitement Builds as Youth Football League finals set for October 19th
  4. ‘Get the principals on board’ YFL director wants more grassroots football development out west
  5. Western coaches call for more investment in grass-roots football
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April 13, 2025
Youth Football League Host Largest Tournament Yet at UWI Mona Bowl

The Youth Football League (YFL) made history with its first-ever staging of the NEXT Cup Tournament, held April 12–13 at the UWI Mona Bowl. The event welcomed 64 teams from 24 clubs, schools, and academies, competing across seven age groups for the prestigious title of champions in Jamaica’s biggest youth football weekend to date.The atmosphere…

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October 21, 2024
Hillel Academy triumphs in dramatic penalty shootout to win Junior Cup All-Island Championship

In a thrilling climax to the Junior Cup All-Island Football Finals, Hillel Academy captured their first-ever national title in spectacular fashion, defeating Lannaman’s Prep in a nail-biting penalty shootout at the Constant Spring Football Field on Saturday, October 19. The intense day of football saw the island’s top primary and preparatory schools battle for supremacy,…

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October 14, 2024
Excitement Builds as Youth Football League finals set for October 19th

Youth football fans are in for a treat this Saturday, October 19, 2024, as the best young talent in Jamaica takes the field at the Constant Spring Football Field for the All-Island U11 Championship Finals. Kicking off at 10:00 am, the tournament will see 12 top primary and preparatory schools compete for the coveted title,…

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October 9, 2024
‘Get the principals on board’ YFL director wants more grassroots football development out west

Port Antonio Primary’s Marquis Forbes takes a shot during the Junior Cup Under-11 Football Competition at the Cornwall College football field on Saturday. PAULA PINNOCK, managing director of the Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Under-11 competition, said the Kingston and St Andrew regions level of development is far more advanced than other regions. She…

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October 6, 2024
Western coaches call for more investment in grass-roots football

Three coaches at the preparatory and primary level in western Jamaica have called for more investment in grass-roots football to lift the performance of preteen players. The coaches expressed their views during the second week of the Youth Football League (YFL) Under-11 Junior Cup, which took place at the Cornwall College playfield on Saturday Linden…

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October 3, 2024
YFL U11 first regional stop a success – Pinnock

Lannaman’s Prep’s Tyquan Mcdougall (left) and Liberty Academy’s Wagaar Francisface off during the Junior Cup Under-11 Football Competition at the Constant Spring football field on Saturday.   PAULA PINNOCK, managing director of the Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Under-11 competition, said the staging of Saturday’s eastern regional tournament was a major success and gives…

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September 29, 2024
Success takes back seat to development – YFL coaches

Gregory Jones, Emmanuel Christian Academy coach, and some of his previous charges.   FOLLOWING THE first weekend of action in the Youth Football League (YFL) U-11 Junior Cup at the Constant Spring Sports Complex on Saturday, youth coaches have stressed the importance of ensuring players learn the fundamentals rather than focusing on results. One such…

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Gears 4 Greatness donation drive flyer for youth athletes
September 28, 2024
Support Young Athletes: Donate to GEARS 4 GREATNESS

Donate football boots and shin guards to help young athletes excel in their various youth football programs across Jamaica. Are you passionate about helping young athletes in Jamaica achieve their dreams? Join the Youth Football League Jamaica and make a difference today! Donate football boots and shin guards to support aspiring young footballers in their…

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September 28, 2024
Debutants Lannaman’s Prep claim YFL U11 title

Liberty Academy’s Mali Williams (left) and Nariek Anderson (right) try to dispossess Lanamman’s Jaydan Richards during the final of the Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Under-11 football competition at the Constant Spring football field yesterday.     IN THEIR first-ever appearance in the Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Under-11 football competition, Lannaman’s Preparatory School…

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September 28, 2024
Youth Football League Welcomes Jason Spraggs as New Sponsor

The Youth Football League is proud to announce Jason Spraggs as the newest sponsor of the league, marking an exciting step forward in the development and growth of grassroots football. Spraggs, a well-known figure in the local business community, brings his passion for youth development and sports to this valuable partnership, which will benefit young…

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