The Essex Chargers Youth Football program is a non-profit, volunteer run organization which strives to inspire the participants with the fundamental principles of teamwork and fair play, while having a strong focus on fun. The Essex Chargers are part of the Northern Vermont Youth Football League (NVYFL), which has been in existence since the 1960's. The VT youth football community within the league currently consists of 17 teams.

Each year more than 150 children participate in the Essex Chargers Flag (grades 1-4), Tackle (grades 5-6), and Tackle (grades 7-8) programs. Children who participate in our program come from surrounding towns within our community: Essex Junction (Village and Town) and Westford.

Coaches: All Essex Chargers Football Coaches and Assistant Coaches are USA Football/Heads Up Certified and complete background checks.

Equipment: The Essex Chargers provide each player with uniforms, helmets, shoulder pads, and girdles. Players families are responsible for any additional equipment such as cleats, athletic cups, etc.

Practice/ Home Game Location: Practices and home games take place at Maple Street Park in Essex Junction, VT. 

We depend on parental involvement to make the Essex Chargers season run smoothly. Throughout the season, you will be called upon to help your team’s coaches in any number of ways. Please assist whenever possible.

Each year the Essex Chargers hosts football jamborees and may host championship games. We require every family to volunteer at least two hours per player of their time during these events. In addition, each family may be required to participate in annual fundraising events. Through fundraising efforts and hosting larger events, we are able to keep the registration costs low and continue to ensure that our players have the necessary equipment to maintain safety each season.