Mini Bengals Cheer (Ages 3 and 4 only)

A program for our littlest Bengal cheerleaders, intended to be instructional and an introduction to the sport of cheerleading. Practices will focus on basic skill development, learning simple cheers, and having fun with your teammates! Mini Bengals practice one night per week.

Division 6 Cheer (Ages 5 and 6 only)

Formerly called our Flag Cheer program, our D6 cheerleaders will continue to grow their skills and confidence in cheerleading while cheering on the sidelines of our flag football games. The D6 team will participate in the NJAYF Flag Expo in October. Practices will be 2 nights per week for 60 minutes each.

Mighty Mites Cheer (Ages 6 to 8)

Our newest competition cheerleading program for 2026, our Mighty Mites cheerleaders will both cheer on the sidelines for football games and will compete at NJAYF Jersey Shore, Big East, and National competition events. Will attend mandatory stunt and choreography clinics. Practices will be twice per week and Saturday mornings.

Bengals Cheer Orange (Ages 8 and up)

Our non-competitive cheerleading track; will focus on sideline skills, stunting, cheers, and half-time routines. Will cheer only on the sidelines of Barnegat Bengals YFC football games. Practices will be two nights per week.

Bengals Cheer Black (Ages 8 and up)

Our competitive cheerleading track; will compete at NJAYF Jersey Shore, Big East, and National competition events as well as cheer on the sidelines of Barnegat Bengals YFC football games. Will attend mandatory stunt and choreography clinics. Practices will be two nights per week and Saturday mornings.

Bengal Cubs Flag Football (Age 4 only)

Our newest flag football program for our littlest Bengal football players, with a focus on fun, learning, skill development, teamwork, and a positive introduction to the sport. Will compete against other local teams composed of 4-year-old players only. Flag football at this level is non-contact and there are no scores kept, offering a perfect opportunity for players to start to develop their love of the sport of football while making new friends and learning new athletic skills along the way.

Flag Football (Ages 5 and 6 only)

Our fall flag football program returns in 2026, offering a way for young players to learn the game of football in a developmental, fun, and disciplined atmosphere. Our coaches in the flag football program focus on skill development, team building, the importance of fitness, and sportsmanship. The flag football program plays a full slate of games against other local programs throughout the fall, culminating in an end of year Flag Jamboree. Practices will be 3 nights per week in the summer, and 2 nights per week once the season and school starts.

Instructional Tackle Football (Ages 7 to 8)

The instructional tackle football program for players aged 7 and 8 serves as the perfect introduction to the thrilling world of tackle football while focusing on skill development, safety, sportsmanship, love of fitness, and determination. The instructional tackle football teams play a full schedule of games against other local programs, and finishes the year with a post-season bowl game. Practices are 4 nights per week in the summer, and 3 nights per week once the season and school starts.

Competitive Tackle Football (Ages 9 to 12)

Our competitive tackle football teams are designed to continue to develop young football players as their skills and abilities grow. Teaching will continue to focus on further dedication to position-specific skills, safe and effective tackling, competitive sportsmanship, and cohesive teamwork. The competitive football teams play a full slate of games in a structured conference with other local programs, culminating in the chance to compete in the end of year playoff brackets for a championship. Practices are 4 nights per week in the summer, and 3 nights per week once the season and school starts.