Founded in 1991, we are a non-profit organization based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. We offer football & cheerleading programs for boys & girls in grades K-8.
GYFA MISSION STATEMENT
To foster and encourage youth competitive football and cheerleading. To assist and promote structured physical and intellectual development of participating athletes. To provide a structure for inter-town and intra-town competition. To promote sportsmanship, fair play, leadership, and character development.
09/07/2026
Support our fellow Guardians at Glastonbury High School!
The 2026 season starts THIS THURSDAY, September 10, at home vs Maloney!
Football season is here! Mark your calendars, and come out to support our Guardians. 🏈💙
09/06/2026
SUNDAY = GAME DAY 🏈📣🛡️
Another great day of Guardians Football & Cheer as GYFA took on Newtown!
Football on the field. Cheer on the sidelines. Coaches teaching. Teammates battling together. Families supporting every step of the way. 💙🩵
Win or lose, every Sunday is another opportunity for our kids to compete, learn, grow and represent Glastonbury the right way.
RESPECT • EFFORT • DISCIPLINE • TEAM
Proud of all of our Guardians today! 🛡️
ONE TEAM. ONE PURPOSE. ONE STANDARD.
09/06/2026
It’s more than football. 🏈💙
Every game. Every practice. Every rep.
RESPECT. EFFORT. DISCIPLINE. TEAM.
We’re not just teaching our players how to play the game — we’re teaching them how to compete, how to be teammates, how to respond to adversity, and how to carry themselves on and off the field.
ONE TEAM. ONE PURPOSE. ONE STANDARD.
That’s the GUARDIAN WAY. 🛡️🏈
08/29/2026
Pssst...even if you don't golf you can still support the GYFA Golf Tournament, join the cheer coaches for dinner and the auction! Don't miss out on the fun, buy a ticket and join us!
Link in the comments!
08/28/2026
🏈📣 GAME DAY THIS WEEKEND!
The Guardians are back in action with three home games this Sunday: 79ers at 10:00 AM, 5th Grade at 12:00 PM, and 7th Grade at 2:00 PM. Our 8th Grade team hits the road for a 2:00 PM matchup at North Haven.
Our cheerleaders will be bringing the energy all day — A Squad at the 10:00 and 12:00 home games and with 8th Grade in North Haven, and B Squad at the 2:00 home game. Come out, cheer loud, and GO GUARDIANS! 💙🤍
GYFA!!!
Cheer Camp ended last night!
See you all on the field on Sunday!!! 🏈🎀
08/21/2026
We extended your shopping time until Monday! Check out the link and place your order today!!!
Link in the comments!
🎶💙 Volume up! 🎶🩵
Cheer Camp Spirit Day #2!
POV Cheer Camp turned into a sleepover, because the best part of cheer is building friendships!!! 🎀