Kanawha RedHawks
Welcome to Kanawha Youth Football and Cheerleading!
We’re proud to be part of Richmond’s oldest youth league, the Metro Youth Football League (MYFL), and we call the beautiful Short Pump Park in Henrico, Virginia our home. Nestled right between Broad and Three Chopt on Pump Road, we’ve got the perfect spot for all the action!
At Kanawha, we offer football and cheerleading for kids ages 5 to 13, with exciting games from August through November against other teams in the MYFL. It’s all about fun, teamwork, and plenty of sportsmanship!
Here’s how it works:
Regular Season: 8 games—4 home and 4 away—against teams from across the league.
Postseason Play: If your team performs well during the regular season, there’s a chance for postseason play!
Practices & Home Games: All teams practice and play their home games at Short Pump Park, so you’re never far from the action.
Our players wear the iconic Kanawha RedHawks uniform, and each team is led by qualified, experienced coaches whose mission is to make sure your child has an amazing, fun-filled experience—whether they’re playing football or cheering on the team.
Come join us and be part of the RedHawk family!
We’re gearing up for another exciting season of football and cheerleading, starting in late July! At Kanawha, we’re all about creating an unforgettable experience for kids while teaching them the fundamentals of the game and the importance of good sportsmanship. For over 35 years, our mission has remained the same: to have fun, build skills, and foster teamwork—on and off the field.
Here’s a look at our age groups and teams:
Football Teams:
Flag Football: Ages 5-6
Tackle Football:
8U: Ages 7-8
10U: Ages 9-10
12U: Ages 11-12
Cheer Teams:
Flag Cheer: Ages 5-6
8U Cheer: Ages 7-8
10U Cheer: Ages 9-10
12U Cheer: Ages 11-12
14U Cheer: Ages 13-14 (8th Grade or Below—cheering with 12U)
Your child’s age as of July 31st will determine the team they play or cheer with during the season, so be sure to mark that date!
We’re proud of our tradition of fun, learning, and sportsmanship. Our coaches and board members are dedicated to creating a positive and safe environment for all players and cheerleaders. While we continue to navigate safety guidelines, especially during a pandemic, we’re excited to get back on the field, play the game, and cheer on our teams!
Schedule Overview:
Summer Practices: 5 nights a week to get in shape, adjust to the heat, and get comfortable in pads.
Fall Practices (after school starts): 3 nights a week, typically Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Games: Saturdays (with the possibility of weeknight games). The season runs through November.
Age Groups:
Flag (Ages 5-6): Padded pants. Open to boys and girls.
8U (Ages 7-8): Full pads. Open to boys and girls.
10U (Ages 9-10): Full pads. Open to boys and girls.
12U (Ages 11-12): Full pads. Open to boys and girls.
We’d love for you to be part of our Kanawha family. To learn more about our 35+ year history and how you can get involved, click HERE!
