Football Registrations

How much is the registration fee this year?

The registration fee is $160.00 for the first player, and $140.00 for each additional sibling until July 18th. On July 19th the price will change to late registration of $170.00

What is included with the paid registration fee?

Uniform (Game Shirt, pants, socks, and decals) and Trophy. The balance of our player fees help pay for ongoing field maintenance, officials’ fees, insurance, advertising, utilities, security when needed and equipment expense. The fee is intended to cover the basic operating expenses to put on games.

What should I bring to try-outs and how long will they last?

Players need to bring water or sport drinks such as Gatorade and should wear a T-shirt, shorts, socks, football cleats or sneakers. Try-outs usually last about one hour.

What happens during the try-out?

The players will try-out for the coaches in his division.

Players will

· run a timed 30-40 yard dash

· run a timed agility test

· attempt to catch a football thrown by a coach

· throw a football to a coach

· other fundamental exercises as required by coaches in the division

Coaches may make additional requests. Before the players are dismissed the coaches may take the opportunity to ask each player a few questions. The coaches will then evaluate the players based on their own criteria. After the try-outs the coaches draw for draft position.

How is the draft organized?

The draft for each division will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Draft position is determined by the outcome of the Super bowl the previous season. The coach of the losing team will draft 1^st and the coach of the winning team will draft 2^nd. In the event we have enough players for a third team, the new team would draft 1^st, then the loosing team from last season drafting 2^nd and the winning team from last season drafting 3^rd etc. Freshman Division will draft 3rd place, 2nd place 1st place.

Only paid registrants will be eligible to be drafted or return to previous team.

A player who is registered but cannot try-out on the designated date will be assigned to a team after all players who have tried out have been selected. The coaches will pick these players via a hat draw.

The draft will be conducted in a snake format, i.e. 1-2-3-4, 4-3-2-1, then 1-2-3-4, etc.

The Head Coach’s son is taken in the 3^rd or 4^th round determined by age no exceptions.

Special requests for needs must be submitted to the CYFL Board in writing before the draft. Special requests will be considered, but not guaranteed.

Trades will be allowed immediately after the draft, during a specified period, with the coaches’ agreement. Returning players to a team may not be traded.

How will I know what team I am on?

The Draft will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Upon conclusion of the Draft, the coaches will call the players to introduce themselves and set the date and time of the first practice. Because of vacations during this time, it may take up to a week to be contacted.

Who are the coaches?

All of the coaches are volunteers. Most have previous football coaching and/or playing experience. Many of the coaches have coached in the CYFL in the past. The coaches undergo a screening, evaluation process, background check and are then voted on by the CYFL board members. If you have prior coaching and/or playing experience and would like to be a coach, please complete and submit an application for consideration.

Can players from a Junior High team play?

YES! Players participating in Junior High programs are eligible to play in the CYFL as long as they meet the age requirements.

Equipment

What equipment will be needed for contact football?

· Helmet and Facemask

· Mouthpiece

· Shoulder Pads

· 7-Piece Pad Set

· Practice Pants

· Practice Jersey

· Football Cleats

· Socks.

Academy Sports and Outdoors usually has a good selection and good prices

You may choose, but are not required to purchase other equipment. The CYFL provides game jersey.

What football is used within each division of the CYFL?

CYFL uses the following footballs:

· Freshman: Wilson K2

· Sophomore: Wilson K2

· Junior: Wilson TDJ

· Senior: Wilson TDY

2009 Football Season

How often and where will my child practice?

By rule, there can be a maximum of four activities per week, this includes practice and games. CYFL practices will be at the New Football fields and surrounding park area on Hare Rd. in Crosby. Your child’s coach will determine your practice site and schedule.

How long is the CYFL Season?

Our season generally runs from practice in July until super bowl in mid-November.

Will my child be guaranteed playing time?

YES! Each player will play at least twenty-five percent of each game during the regular season.

Post-Season All-Star Play

How are the teams selected for Post-Season All-Star play?

The coach of the team that wins the Super Bowl from each division will coach the All–Star Team. If that Coach is unable to perform this duty, it will fall to the second place team, then third, etc.

The All-Star coach will then select players often with input from the other coaches in the same division.

The All-Star coach will then select his own All-Star coaching staff.

Post-Season tournament uniforms will need to be paid for by the All-Star players themselves or by soliciting sponsors. The entry fee for the 1^st All-star Tournament will be paid for by CYFL.

Football Refund Policy

What is the CYFL Refund Policy?

Refunds before first allowed practice date will be issued by a vote of the board of directors.

There will be no refunds after date of the first allowed practice.

All refund requests must be in writing.

Sponsorships

CYFL relies on sponsorships and fundraising efforts to provide funding for capital improvements . These efforts are critical as we are going to be outfitting our two (2) new football fields the county has provided for us.

Fundraising

What is the League Fundraiser this year?

Since registration fees are kept to a minimum and do not cover many of our expenses, CYFL holds a fundraiser to help raise funds to support the league. This year we will be selling candles among other items. You and your child is encouraged to participate in the fundraiser and compete for some fantastic prizes.