Programs

Tackle Football

Grades 4–8 (NJSYFL Levels A–E)

Chatham’s tackle teams compete in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League: 4th Grade (E Level, 95 lbs ball-handler limit), 5th Grade (D Level, 105 lbs), 6th Grade (C Level, 120 lbs), 7th Grade (B Level, 135 lbs), and 8th Grade (A Level, 160 lbs), with no weight limit for offensive/defensive line positions.

Preseason runs August 18 – September 3 (6:00–8:00 PM) and regular-season practice meets Tue/Thu 6:00–8:00 PM & Sat 9:00–11:00 AM at Lum Field. Sunday home games and November playoffs use Cougar Field. Read our tackle football page.

Cheerleading

Grades 4–8 ($280 Fee)

Coached by Chatham High School Varsity Cheerleaders and supervised by certified Parent Managers, squads cheer for youth tackle teams at Cougar Field and NJSYFL travel games through the November playoffs.

Weekly practices meet by grade (4th Tue 5:30–7:00 PM, 5th Thu 5:30–7:00 PM, 6th Wed 7:00–8:30 PM, 7th Wed 5:30–7:00 PM, 8th Tue 7:00–8:30 PM). Uniforms are ordered via Go Ballistics Sports, and dedicated cheerleaders qualify for the Diamond Club. Read our cheerleading page.

Co-ed Flag Football

Grades 3–8 ($150 Fee)

Boys and girls in grades 3–8 play a 10-week season (September 12 – November 14, 2026; registration closes August 29) on the turf at Shunpike Field. Grades 3/4 meet Sat 9:00–10:15 AM & Thu 6:45–8:00 PM; Grades 5/6 and 7/8 meet Sat 10:30–11:45 AM & Mon 6:45–8:00 PM.

Drills and formations are designed with the Chatham High School coaching staff. A mouthpiece is required and cleats are recommended. Read our flag football page.

Registration, Clinics & CHS Football

Complete player sign-up on our registration page via TeamSnap registration (including Spring Cheer & Stunt Clinic May 2–3 at $65 and Spring Flag Football Fun June 24 at $30). For confidential fee assistance, email [email protected]. Read the Tip of the Spear clinic overview and use TeamSnap sign in for member schedules.

Chatham High School Football is a Group 4 program competing in the Liberty Blue Division of the Super Football Conference (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) at Cougar Field.

Fields & Program Mailboxes

  • Shunpike Field (Flag): 58 Shunpike Rd, Chatham Township, NJ 07928 ([email protected])
  • Cougar Field at CHS (Tackle Games & Cheer): 255 Lafayette Ave / 314 Shunpike Rd, Chatham, NJ 07928 ([email protected])
  • Lum Field Complex & Field House (Tackle Practice & Fitting): Lum Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928 ([email protected])

See our field locations and contacts page for full board and mailing details.