The Neighborhood Generals currently offer competitive tackle football for athletes ages 8U, 9U, and 10U through the Central CT Pop Warner. Ages 3-7 for cheer, and 10U & 12U for girl’s flag football.

• Age eligibility: The cutoff date is July 15. For example, an athlete may not turn 9 years old before July 15 to be eligible for the 8U division.

• Age group placement (no playing up): Players must participate only in their eligible age division. Playing up to an older age group is not permitted under any circumstances.

• Program expansion: Additional age divisions are planned to be added beginning in 2027.

• Player development: Athletes participating in the tackle football program will have access to off-season training opportunities, including:

  • Skill-specific instruction

  • Strength and conditioning

  • Performance-based training

• 7 v 7 football opportunities may also be offered as part of a preseason skills development program.

The Neighborhood Generals will compete in the Central CT Pop Warner (Tri-State) Conference starting the Fall of 2026.

The Neighborhood Generals are designed to provide a national level competitive football experience.

• Season timeline:

  • Official season begins July 15th

  • Depending on team performance, the season may extend through early December

• In-season commitment:

  • Approximately 4–5 days per week, including practices and games

• Conference games: Primarily located Connecticut.

• Non-conference, preseason, and independent games: May include travel to neighboring states such as:

  • Massachusetts

  • Rhode Island

  • New Jersey

  • New York

Travel schedules will be communicated well in advance to families.

Yes. In addition to football, the Neighborhood Generals also offer sideline cheerleading for athletes ages 3-7.

• Cheer at the local level

• Program expansion opportunities are being evaluated as the organization grows

We also offer girl’s flag football at the 10U and 12U level. Flag football is one of the fastest emerging sports in the nation, and is being sanctioned as a high school sport for young ladies.

• Football: Teams are tentatively scheduled to practice in the evenings at Van Horn in Springfield, Massachusetts.  This field has been secured.  We continue to work to secure an alternative location that provides lighting and are optimistic we will have one by the start of the season. 

• Cheerleading: Cheer practices will be held in the evenings at Van Horn during football practice hours. Indoor, school-based locations are currently being explored.

The Neighborhood Generals are a newly formed organization. Official registration and finalized fees will be available beginning March 19th.

• Fee: $175

• Family responsibility:

  • Practice jersey

  • Practice pants

  • Should pads 

  • Helmet

  • Cleats

  • Cheer uniform

  • Cheer shoes

  • Cheer essentials

Financial assistance and fundraising opportunities may be explored as the program grows.

We encourage all families to purchase and recondition equipment through our vendor at Stadium Systems (click here). We are currently sizing players for helmets and shoulder pads on Saturday mornings. Equipment may take 4-6 weeks to arrive from the date you ordered. Contact us directly for more details.

Interested families should submit an inquiry through the Contact section of the Neighborhood Generals website.

A member of the organization will follow up with next steps once registration opens.

The Neighborhood Generals prioritize athlete safety and instruction.

• Typical ratio: Approximately 6 players to 1 coach

• Coaching standards:

  • All coaches complete background checks

  • Coaches are vetted and approved by the Board

  • Coaches have experience in football and/or youth athletics