named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bernie Bowl
Annual community celebration and championship event featuring games, awards, and recognition for athletes, coaches, and families. A longstanding tradition since the organization's founding in 1958.
Cheerleading (1–8)
Cheerleading program for grades 1–8 that builds spirit, confidence, and performance skills. Participants support football teams at games and events, including the annual Bernie Bowl.
Flag Football (K–2)
Non-contact football program for Kindergarten through 2nd grade focusing on fundamentals, teamwork, and game awareness. Includes in-house league for K-1 and travel league for 2nd grade through the Westchester Youth Football League.
Tackle Football (3–8)
Full-contact football program for grades 3–8 organized by grade and weight divisions. Teams compete in the Westchester United Football League, with an emphasis on safety, skill development, and sportsmanship.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Youth flag football program for grades K–2Runs a flag football program for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade focused on fundamentals, skill-building, teamwork, and confidence. Includes weekly 60-minute practices, provision of team shirts and flags, and participation in events such as the Joe Riverso Bowl at halftime. Tentative season start is early September.
- Youth tackle football program for grades 3–8Operates a tackle football program for youth in grades 3 through 8, including organized practices starting in mid-August, distribution of equipment, weekly training sessions, scrimmage games, and participation in home games and the annual Bernie Bowl. The program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, leadership, and player safety, with games held at White Plains High School and other local fields.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Annual end-of-season events and ceremoniesHosts a series of annual end-of-season events including the Bernie Bowl, grade-specific bowl games, the Senior Bowl for 8th graders, and the Bernie Awards Ceremony. These events celebrate athletes, coaches, and families, with continuous tradition since 1958 except during the COVID-19 pandemic. Events are held at White Plains High School in October and November.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Coach training and safety certificationRequires all volunteer coaches to complete training and certification in USA Football protocols and other safety standards to ensure safe and effective leadership of youth sports programs. Coaches include former players, parents, and community members.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Youth cheerleading program for grades 1–8Operates a cheerleading program for students in grades 1 through 8, with practices held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ridgeway School Gym, focused on spirit, skill-building, and community. Includes uniform provision, picture day, and performances at home football games and the annual Bernie Bowl. The program runs from early September through November.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$73K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Heads Up Football® Partner — Uses Heads Up Football® training and safety resources for coach education and player safety.
- LeagueApps Partner — Uses LeagueApps for communication, including schedules and practice alerts.
- LeagueApps Partner — Uses LeagueApps platform to manage and communicate team schedules, practice times, and updates.
- USA Football Partner — Provides coach training and certification in safety protocols
- Westchester United Football League Partner — Hosts tackle football games for 3rd–8th grade players
- Westchester United Football League Partner — Participates in the Westchester United Football League for organized tackle football competition.
- Westchester Youth Football League Partner — Collaborates with the league for travel flag football for 2nd grade players.
- Westchester Youth Football League Partner — Hosts travel flag football games for 2nd grade players
- White Plains Bernies Football and Cheer Partner — Collaborative structure indicating shared programming between football and cheerleading under one organizational umbrella.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Age-Appropriate Skill Introductionmethodology: developmental youth sports introductionBy introducing youth to sports through non-contact flag football and grouping by age and weight, we promote safe skill development and fair play because younger children learn best in physically and developmentally appropriate environments.
- Character Development Through Sportsmethodology: character_through_sportsBy using structured youth sports participation, we build character, discipline, and lifelong relationships because team-based activities instill respect, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
- Community-Based Volunteer Modelmethodology: community-based volunteer modelBy relying on local volunteers and community support to run programs, we sustain youth sports opportunities because this model fosters local ownership, accessibility, and intergenerational engagement.
- Holistic Player Developmentmethodology: holistic-player-developmentBy integrating athletic fundamentals with safety training and character principles, we support development on and off the field because structured, safe sports experiences reinforce discipline, confidence, and teamwork.