The Northeast Bethlehem Raiders Athletic Association welcomes each football player, cheerleader, family member and football fan.

Established in 1964, the Bethlehem Raiders continue to strive to make each youth's involvement with football and cheerleading a positive experience.  The season is filled with education, hard work,development of team building skills, and most importantly ... fun!

The Bethlehem Raiders are a member of the Suburban Youth Football League that competes with other Suburban Youth Football League teams in pre-scheduled weekend games. The Bethlehem Raiders serve all local children with the desires and ambitions of being part of a winning team, because at the Raiders, ALL children are winners!

Bethlehem Raiders Organization is an approved community service location for Bethlehem Area School District.

       Bethlehem Raiders' Registration Dates 2012 Season

                                  Sat. April 21, 2012     10am-2pm 

                        Sat. May 5, 2012        10am-2pm

                        Wed. May 16, 2012      6-8pm

                        Sat. June 2, 2012       10am-2pm

                        Wed. June 13, 2012     6-8pm

                         Sat. June 23, 2012     10am-2pm

                         Sat. July 7, 2012       10am-2pm

                         Wed. July 18, 2012     6-8pm

*Rosters are limited and will be filled on a first come /first serve basis

Orientation and Equipment Handout: Week of 7/23 to 7/27

Practice begins: Monday 7/30

Requirements: Ages 6-13 ( cannot turn 13 prior to 9/1/12)

Registration packet will need to be completed by parent/guardian at sign-up (packet can be located under handouts).

New athletes please bring birth certificate. Sign-up at Sell Field, behind Easton Ave. CVS, Rodgers & Lewis Sts., Bethlehem, PA.

1st year athlete: $65 ; 2011 returning athlete: $60; siblings: $40

June board meeting will be held at Raiders Field House on Monday June 18, 2012 at 6:30 PM.   

95lb Raiders finished as the SYFL league runner up. Congratulations to the players and coaches!!

The Raiders 47th Annual Awards Banquet was on December 4th.  Thank you to all board members and a special thanks to Sue for making it a great success.  

Check out the Raiders new Facebook Page (Northeast Bethlehem Raiders).

Check www.syfl.org for schedules & updates as well as link to complete rundown of scores and standings each week for competitive level teams. No scores or standings are kept for Flag and 80lb instructional levels.

Thank you to all the coaches, players, cheerleaders, and parents for a great season. 

Congratulations to the 95lb football team for placing second in their division !!

Congratulations to the Flag A football team for being 2010 Bethlehem Bowl Champions!  Great Job to the 80lb football team for finishing third in the Bethlehem Bowl.

The Raiders 46th Annual Awards Banquet was held on December 5, 2010 at Northampton Community Center. Thank you to all that participated, the banquet was a great success.  A fun time was had by all :)

We look forward to seeing everyone next season. Have a safe and joyous holiday !!

On October 16th, the Bethlehem Raiders organization dedicated the new Press Box/field house in honor of Jarred Phillps, a beloved member of the Raiders Family and 95 lb football player who passed away last season. The new building will be used as our announcing booth as well as storage for field equipment.  

Attetion: All Parents, Fans, Guests, Players, Cheerleaders & Board Members

Please remember that DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED @ the field. The city has posted signs stating this around the field. Thank You.

Raiders' Parents: We encourage parents to be involved with the organization as each season begins. This organization can only become stronger with parent participation. If you feel you can help please feel free to approach a board member or coach and ask what you can do to help!!

** Please note that parents are asked to view practice from the side of the field ( along the fence line). We ask that parents not be in the practice areas while practice is occurring. If you have a question or concern, please feel free to talk to the coach or coordinator following practice. Thanks for your cooperation.