JYFL Budget 2026

Managing a youth football program requires careful planning and budgeting to ensure a successful season and provide the best experience for our young athletes. We want to be transparent on where your registration dollars are going towards. Below is an outline of key elements that we consider when drafting our youth football budget:

Facilities & Equipment

Equipment and Gear: This includes helmets, shoulder pads, jerseys, practice gear, and mouthguards. Safety is paramount to us, so allocating sufficient funds for high-quality equipment is crucial.

Field and Facility Costs: Building, maintaining, and improving our facilities and field are very important to us. This helps enhance the community culture and game day experience.

Football Operations

Referees and Training: Referee and Trainers need compensation for their time and expertise.

Operations

Various Registration Fees: Our football program is associated with the MCYFL and other organizations that require entry fees.

Insurance: Liability and accident insurance are important to safeguard players and the program.

Marketing and Fundraising

Promoting the program through advertisements, flyers, or social media campaigns.

Events, Merchandise, and Celebrations

Budget for gifts, medals, and merch for the players. In addition, hosting fun events throughout the season. Lastly end-of-season banquets / parties to celebrate the players' hard work and accomplishments.

The budget this year will be approximately $75,000 with the continued expansion of the Tackle and Girls flag programs. We are also looking to improve events, merchandise and celebrations for the kids.

The program closed the 2025 season with a Final Operations Budget of $60,587, coming in under the Estimated Budget of $62,817 while still delivering significant upgrades, facility improvements, and community support initiatives. Also a big thanks to Fundraising and sponsorships led by the board members Kassandra Monfiletto and Meghan Rossi. The season’s financial performance reflects careful planning, strong volunteer engagement, and continued investment in player safety and experience.

🏈 Key Investments in Player Safety and Equipment: A major focus this year was ensuring athletes have access to safe, modern gear.

• $20,000 in equipment upgrades, including new helmets, shoulder pads, and tackling dummies.
• These upgrades align with evolving safety standards and help maintain a high-quality training environment for all age groups.

📣 Facility Enhancements and Infrastructure: Several long-term improvements were completed or advanced this season:

• Construction of the Announcing Perch, providing improved visibility and functionality for game-day operations. Huge Thank you to Josh Scerbak Construction!
• Ongoing upgrades to the snack stand and coaching shed, enhancing both the fan experience and coaching resources.

🏆 Hosting Community Engagement:

• Hosting of playoff games, bringing excitement to the home field and showcasing the program’s ability to run high-quality events.
• Multiple fundraising efforts to support families in need, ensuring all players have the opportunity to participate fully.
• Honoring Coach Ragel, recognizing his contributions to the program’s commitment to tradition, mentorship, and community values.