The Hanover Hawks are one of the teams belonging to the York Adams Elementary Football League (YAEFL).  YAEFL is the governing body that sets the playing rules, guidelines, and game schedules for all the organizations that compete with each other during the football and cheer season.

The purpose of the Hawks team is to provide an organized sports program for the youth of the Hanover area.  This is an instructional football program for children in 4th, 5th, & 6th grade levels.  All Hawks coaches, directors, and board members are dedicated to providing quality supervision and safety while teaching the fundamentals of youth football and cheerleading.