Home To More Than 13,000 Football Players and Cheerleaders

The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA) has more than 13,000 youth participants, playing in eight leagues across South Florida, from north of Lake Okeechobee to Key West.

The program has produced notable talents such as former New York Jets second round NFL draft pick and 2012 Orange Bowl MVP, Geno Smith.

OBYFA is comprised of the following leagues:

RECREATIONAL LEAGUES

  • Key West Junior Football League
  • Palm Beach County Youth Football League
  • Western Communities Football League

COMPETITIVE LEAGUES

  • Florida Youth Football League
  • Glades Tri-City Youth Athletic League
  • Miami-Dade Xtreme Youth Football League
  • National Youth Football League

OBYFA Programs

OBYFA YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINICS

The Orange Bowl hosts a series of Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA) youth football clinics every summer.

The clinics are free for boys and girls ages 5-14 and focused on proper safety, development, good sportsmanship, and education. Local college football coaches run participants through offensive, defensive, and agility drills, including proper techniques to promote on-field football safety.

Truist OBYFA Football Clinic in Partnership with FIU Football

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

3:00 –  4:30 PM

Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park

765 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33127

 

Truist OBYFA Football Clinic Presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission in Partnership with FAU Football 

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park

866 SW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430

MIAMI DADE REGISTRATION
PALM BEACH REGISTRATION

2026 Truist OBYFA Cheer Camp in Association with Treasure Coast Athletics

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 9 AT 5:00 PM (or upon reaching 400 cheerleaders)

COACHES ONLY: Saturday, July 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (1-hour lunch break will be provided)

CHEERLEADERS & COACHES: Sunday, July 12, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (1-hour lunch break will be provided)

Miami Carrol City Senior HS–   3301 Miami Gardens Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Join us on Saturday, July 11 (Cheer Coaches ONLY) and Sunday, July 12 (Cheer Coaches & Cheerleaders) as the Orange Bowl hosts its Cheer Clinics at Miami Carrol City Senior HS–

Treasure Coast Athletics will provide a high level quality training for cheerleaders and coaches. During this clinic, they will provide a lecture and hands-on experience focusing on stunting, tumbling, jumps development, importance of safety, skill benchmarks and progression which parallels with the levels and rules established for the Orange Bowl Cheer Championships. A certificate of completion is awarded to each coach attending the clinic.

Coaches Register Here
Cheerleaders Register Here

ORANGE BOWL CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Broward County Convention Center

 

The annual Orange Bowl Cheer Championships offers over 1,000 cheerleaders the opportunity to compete in a one-day competition. Over 100 teams from more than 30 parks compete in five divisions: mini, peewee, prep, varsity, and pro.

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ORANGE BOWL PARK OF THE WEEK CELEBRATION

The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance Park of the Week program recognizes select youth football parks across South Florida each Saturday during the fall as part of its continuous community engagement and support through the inclusion of sports.

At each Park of the Week visit, Orange Bowl Committee members, staff, ambassadors and OBIE, the Orange Bowl’s official mascot, entertain players and their families with in-game contests, promotions and giveaways while recognizing the efforts of park leaders, volunteers and parents. A commemorative plaque and financial contribution for park improvements is also presented at each visit.

CONTACT

For more information on the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance or how to join a team, call the Orange Bowl at (305) 341-4700 or by email at yflkids@orangebowl.org.

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