The City of Gautier began running the Gautier Youth Football & Cheerleading League in 2013.  In 2014 the Jackson County Football Association was formed by the cities of Gautier, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Moss Point.  Each city maintained their own independent leagues, but shared the same rules, scheduled games together, and shared playoffs & Super Bowl. We have strived to provide an environment for the youth that will foster teamwork, fundamental skills, responsibility, safety, and discipline.

In 2024 The City of Gautier joined the Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth Football League( MGCYFL). The east division currently consists of the following leagues: Gautier, Pascagoula, Moss Point, Vancleave, East Central, and George County.

Ages for football and cheerleading are 5 to 12. Age is determined as of August 1st.  Teams are formed in age groups of 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12. All age groups play tackle football.