Welcome to The Annual High Desert Youth Football Championships. This year’s tournament will include some of the top youth football organizations in the United States. The tournament will be hosted by the New Mexico Young America Football League (N.M.Y.A.F.L.) The event check in will begin on Friday, November 14, 2014 and the Tournament will officially kickoff on Saturday November 15, 2014 and end on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Our tournament age groups will range from 7 to 15 years of age with designated age weight limits for each age group. 

The tournament will include a minimum of two games per participating team, with the possibility of a third game to determine a true Champion. All games will be played at Mesa Del Sol Park located adjacent to the Hardc Rock Pavillion. Each Player on the 1st and 2nd place teams will be awarded Championship 1st and 2nd place medals and all other participants will receive commemorative High Desert Championship Medals. 

We know that you will enjoy some great football during your stay at the tournament and when your children are not playing football we encourage you to take advantage of what our partners at the Gravity Park, It'z Family Fun Center, Bowling and Laser Tag at Isleta, and Indoor Go Carts at Albuquerque Carting have to offer. As a high desert tournament participant your can take advantage of some great discounts from these fantastic partners.

After completion of your team’s games we encourage you to take the opportunity to visit one or more of the following attractions: The Sandia Tram, The Old Town of Albuquerque and a host of other sites and attractions. There will be great hotel accommodations available offering discounted group rates and outstanding restaurant options. Also, there will be an awards ceremony after completion of all Championship games.