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Harlem Elite seeks Ridgefield Park fields for NFL-affiliated youth flag football
Summary
Jude Monestime proposed a seven-week Harlem Elite Flag Football program for ages 4–17 that would require two 70x30 fields, board sponsorship conditions (background checks, funds routed through the board), and confirmation from Commissioner Mirza about field availability.
Jude Monestime described a proposal for an NFL-affiliated Harlem Elite Flag Football program aiming to serve boys and girls ages 4–17 in Ridgefield Park. The program would run seven weeks — five weeks of games followed by two weeks of championships — and include registrations, uniforms, and parental coaching opportunities.
Monestime said Harlem Elite would handle registrations, uniforms and training but that for the program to be Board-sponsored all checks and cash would need to be made payable to the Board of Recreation and funds turned into the board for reimbursement to Harlem Elite for approved expenses. He also said coaches would need background checks and certification before participating.
Monestime requested two fields sized 70 by 30 for the program but said he had not received confirmation from Commissioner Mirza regarding field availability; the board noted it could not proceed without an available field. The minutes record that Monestime has been in contact with Commissioner Mirza and others while awaiting final field allocation.
