OYFL Youth Football & Cheerleading

05/18/2026

Here’s a FUN and FREE Football Camp open to any child aged kindergarten through 8th grade!

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9mcSIM4P5jJBDQh0jlSnF8ihzC1R7lnoDOfOe_Au30Ue6dw/viewform?amp;ouid=102294151661795988519

04/24/2026

📢 OYFL Board Meeting: Important League Discussion
Join us on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Oakland Masonic Lodge.

We will be joined by Kyle Fike, President of the Preston County Youth Football League, to discuss a potential future league move. All OYFL families are strongly encouraged to attend this public session to learn more and provide.

**To clarify this is a conversation for a potential future move. If parents have any questions please contact a Board Member directly. **

The public session will conclude immediately following the merger discussion, after which the Board will handle regular business. We hope to see you there!

04/07/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND!

OAKLAND, MD — Time is running out to register for the Oakland Youth Football League (OYFL) 2026 season. The league will hold its final in-person registration event this Saturday, April 11, at the Southern Garrett High School gymnasium from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.5

Programs are available for tackle football and cheerleading (ages 5–14) and flag football (ages 4–6).

Registration Details and Fees:
Tackle Football & Cheerleading: $60 registration fee.
Flag Football: $30 registration fee.
Optional: Personalized jerseys are available for purchase at $50. Please note that additional fees apply for cheerleading participants.

Required Documentation: A copy of the participant’s birth certificate is required at the time of registration.

The OYFL is committed to ensuring all local youth have the opportunity to play. If registration fees present a financial hardship, parents are encouraged to speak with a league representative at the event to discuss available fundraising options.

The 2026 season officially begins with practices in late July, followed by a game schedule running from August through October, including playoffs.

03/18/2026

Get ready to gear up—Oakland Youth Football & Cheerleading registration is officially here! 🏈📣

We are looking for football players (ages 4–14) and cheerleaders (ages 5–14) to join the Rams family for an incredible season.

Mark Your Calendars for In-Person Sign-Ups:
📍 Location: Southern Garrett HS Gymnasium
📅 Dates & Times:
March 28th & 29th: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
April 11th: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

What You Need to Know:
Registration Fees: $60 for Tackle Football/Cheer; $30 for Flag Football.

New Players: Please bring a copy of your Birth Certificate.

Have questions?
📧 Email us at [email protected] or send us a message right here on Facebook!

Let’s make this the best season yet! Go Rams!

03/04/2026

🏈✨ Board of Directors Meeting Announcement ✨🏈

There will be a Board of Directors Meeting for the Oakland Youth Football League held at The Masonic Lodge on Thursday, March 5 at 6pm.

All parents, coaches, and community members are welcome to attend. We look forward to discussing league updates, upcoming season plans, and ways to continue building a strong program for our athletes.

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

In February 2026, Coach Cogley was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). This type of cancer is considered aggressive, but doctors are hopeful that remission is possible. He is starting with 6 weeks of chemo and radiation, with multiple appointments per week. A benefit dinner is being orchestrated for Coach at the VFW, being that he is also a veteran of the Iraq war, slated for the end of March. For anybody who is willing to provide food or help at the dinner, there is a meeting this Tuesday, 3/3 at the Oakland VFW at 7p. OYFL has been renowned through the years of taking care of our own, let’s rally for Coach Cogley! Questions/Comments contact Coach Corby at 240-321-4602

02/27/2026

📢 ATTENTION OYFL FAMILIES:
IMPORTANT PLAYER ELIGIBILITY UPDATE 📢

01/20/2026

This will be held at the Ruth Enlow Library.

01/01/2026

Happy 2026! With that being said, OYFL Secretary position is up for the taking. If you're interested in being put on the ballot, please reach out to any OYFL BOARD member and let them know. If you want to know what the job requires you can reach out to me, Missy as well. The cutoff for being put on the ballot is February 1, 2026.

12/29/2025

OAKLAND, MD – The Oakland Youth Football & Cheerleading League (OYFL) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its inaugural holiday toy drive. Through the overwhelming generosity of players, families, and the local community, the league collected over 100 new, unwrapped toys to benefit children throughout the region.

The collection was officially donated to the local Toys for Tots program this week. To mark the occasion, OYFL President Jay Lewis and Treasurer Nicole McCullough met with Dora Hanlin of Toys for Tots to hand over the donations and celebrate the spirit of giving that defines the Christmas holiday.

"Our goal with this drive was to tackle holiday hardship and ensure that every child in our community has a reason to smile on Christmas morning," said Jay Lewis, OYFL President. "Seeing our football families huddle up to support such a worthy cause has been truly inspiring. This is a testament to the character and heart of our league."

The donated items ranged from infant toys to gifts tailored young children up to teenagers, addressing a critical need for all age groups within the county. The OYFL plans to make this toy drive an annual tradition, growing its impact year after year.

The Oakland Youth Football League extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who dropped off a donation or shared the word about the drive. Together, the community has achieved a "game-winning" result for local families.

About Oakland Youth Football League (OYFL):
The OYFL is a community-based sports organization dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of football and cheerleading while fostering character, teamwork, and community service in local youth. Sign-ups for the 2026 season will officially begin in April. We invite all interested families and volunteers to follow our social media pages for upcoming registration details and meeting dates. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/OYFL.Rams.