WELCOME TO AFA NOLES
Building Champions On the Field, In the Classroom, and In the Community
Year-round youth football, cheerleading, basketball, mentorship, leadership, and family activities in Jacksonville, Florida.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Fall Tackle Football
AFA's flagship fall tackle football program. Full-season competition with practices, games, and championship opportunities.
RegisterLady Noles Sideline Cheer
Sideline cheer program for young ladies supporting the AFA Noles football team. Learn chants, jumps, routines, and performance skills.
RegisterYouth Basketball & Flag Football
Developmental basketball and flag football programs building fundamentals, athleticism, and love of sport for younger athletes.
Learn MoreSpring 8-Man Tackle Football
Competitive spring tackle football for youth athletes. Develop skills, teamwork, and game-day experience in a structured league environment.
RegisterUPCOMING EVENTS
Conditioning Practice Begins
Official start of summer practice sessions at Bruce Park. All registered athletes report.
Fall Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the Fall Tackle Football and Lady Noles Cheer programs.
Arlington Noles Community Fest
Annual AFA Community Festival — food, games, music, and family fun for the whole neighborhood.
Homecoming Game
AFA Noles Homecoming — cheer, football, and celebration. Bring the whole family.
End of Fall Season Banquet
End-of-season celebration honoring athletes, coaches, and families.
WHY CHOOSE AFA
Arlington Football Alliance provides more than sports. We create opportunities for young athletes to develop confidence, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and meaningful community connections.
2X National Football Champions
Proven championship-level coaching and program excellence recognized at the national level.
Year-Round Youth Sports
Football, cheer, basketball, and flag football keep athletes active and developing all year long.
Mentorship & Tutoring
Academic support, mentorship programs, and tutoring resources to help athletes succeed in the classroom.
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Community service, leadership development, and volunteer opportunities that build character beyond the field.
BECOME AN AFA LADY NOLE
The AFA Lady Noles Sideline Cheer Team welcomes young ladies ages 4–14. Cheerleaders learn chants, jumps, sideline routines, teamwork, confidence, and performance skills while supporting the AFA Noles football program.
REGISTER LADY NOLES CHEER
ABOUT THE TRIBE
Arlington Football Alliance is a community-based youth sports organization serving Jacksonville families through competitive and developmental athletic programs. AFA offers tackle football, flag football, basketball, sideline cheer, mentorship, tutoring, registration assistance, leadership development, volunteer opportunities, and family-centered community events.
VOLUNTEER WITH AFA NOLES
AFA is built by our community. We're always looking for coaches, team moms, event helpers, and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of our young athletes.
Ask About VolunteeringINTRODUCING THE NOLE NATION APP
Stay connected to everything AFA — schedules, announcements, team updates, and more — all in one place. We're inviting AFA parents to join the Nole Nation App beta and help us build the best experience for our community.
Free for all AFA families. Limited spots available.
JOIN THE NOLES FAMILY
Sign up for registration announcements, schedules, community events, team updates, and AFA news.