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Last updated on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 9:26 am.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are listed below. The questions are listed at the top for your convenience. Click on a question and your browser will jump to the answered question below.
1. How much is the registration fee this year?
2. What is included with the paid registration fee?
3. What should I bring to try-outs and how long will they last?
4. What happens during the try-out?
5. How is the draft organized?
6. Are player trades allowed?
7. How will I know what team I am on?
8. Who can be a coach in the CYFL?
9. What equipment will be needed for contact football?
10. What football is used within each division of the CYFL?
11. Can players from a Junior High team play?
12. How often and where will my child practice?
13. How long is the CYFL Season?
14. Will my child be guaranteed playing time?
15. How are the teams selected for Post-Season All-Star play?
16. What is the CYFL Refund Policy?
17. Are Sponsors needed for the CYFL?
18. What is the League Fundraiser this year?
19. How much is the cheer registration fee this year?
20. What are the age groups for Cheerleaders?
21. When do the Cheerleaders get fitted for their uniforms?
22. What is included with the paid registration fee for cheerleading?
23. What other items might I need to purchase for cheerleading?
24. May I make a special request to cheer for a specific team or be on a specific squad?
25. When will I know what cheering squad I am on?
26. When do we start practicing cheer and how often?
27. How long is the CYFL Season?
28. Do Cheerleaders perform at away games?
29. Does the cheering squad do a special dance performance?
30. How can I help my child's squad?
1. How much is the registration fee this year?
The early bird registration fee is $100.00 for the each player until June 4th. On June 4th the price will change to $150.00 (2011 PRICING).
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2. 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.
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3. 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.
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4. What happens during the try-out?
Each player will try-out for the coaches in his division and perform the following:
- 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.
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5. How is the draft organized?
The draft for each division will be held on a Sunday in mid July. Draft position is determined by the outcome of the Superbowl the previous season. The coach of the losing team will draft 1st and the coach of the winning team will draft 2nd. In the event we have enough players for a third team, the new team would draft 1st, then the loosing team from last season drafting 2nd and the winning team from last season drafting 3rd 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 3rd or 4th 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.
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6. Are player trades allowed?
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.
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7. How will I know what team I am on?
At the 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.
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8. Who can be a coach in the CYFL?
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.
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9. What equipment will be needed for contact football?
The CYFL provides game jersey. A full uniform is required to play in a football game. The following equipment should be purchased for each player:
- 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. You may choose, but are not required to purchase other equipment.
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10. What football is used within each division of the CYFL?
The CYFL uses the following footballs:
- Freshman: Wilson K2
- Sophomore: Wilson K2
- Junior: Wilson TDJ
- Senior: Wilson TDY
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11. 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.
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12. 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.
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13. How long is the CYFL Season?
Our season generally runs from practice in mid-July until super bowl in mid-November.
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14. Will my child be guaranteed playing time?
YES! Each player will play at least twenty-five percent of each game during the regular season.
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15. 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 1st All-star Tournament will be paid for by CYFL.
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16. 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.
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17. Are Sponsors needed for the CYFL?
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.
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18. 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.
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19. How much is the cheer registration fee this year?
The early bird registration fee is $100.00 until June 4th. On June 4th the price will change to $125.00 (2011 PRICING).
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20. What are the age groups for Cheerleaders?
There are no age requirements for cheerleading!
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21. When do the Cheerleaders get fitted for their uniforms?
The Cheerleader Coordinator or other CYFL board member will take and record each participant's measurements at registration. Sample uniforms will be available for the cheerleaders to try on during the following registration.
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22. What is included with the paid registration fee for cheerleading?
Shell, Skirt, Hair Bow, Bloomers, Socks, Poms, Trophy. The balance helps pay for ongoing field maintenance, officials' fees, insurance, advertising, utilities, security when needed and equipment expenses.
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23. What other items might I need to purchase for cheerleading?
Once assigned to a team, you and your squad may vote to purchase the following are items that are not required:
- Coordinating Shoes
- Hair Accessories
- Cheer bag (tote)
- Megaphones
- Homecoming Mums
- Cowbells, shaker bottles, etc.
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24. May I make a special request to cheer for a specific team or be on a specific squad?
At the time of registration, you will have the opportunity for placing requests such as: a specific coach, friend and sibling requests, or a certain squad request. All requests will be considered to the best of our ability, but nothing can be guaranteed. The only guarantee we can make is that your daughter will cheer for her brother, cousin, or other relative.
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25. When will I know what cheering squad I am on?
Squads will be determined after the football draft due to siblings and special requests. You will be notified what team you will be cheering for by the Cheer Mom assigned to your squad. No un-paid participant will be placed with a team, until payment is made.
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26. When do we start practicing cheer and how often?
You will be notified what team you will be cheering for by the Cheer Mom assigned to your squad. At that time your Cheer Mom will discuss your practice schedule. The Cheer Mom will set the schedule and location for practices with no more than four activities/practices/games per week.
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27. How long is the CYFL Season?
Our season generally runs from practice in July until super bowl in mid-November.
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28. Do Cheerleaders perform at away games?
Cheering at away games is required just like for the football players. With enough participants we will not have many away games and parents are usually willing to carpool.
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29. Does the cheering squad do a special dance performance?
The amount of dance routines performed during the year will be up to the Cheer Mom.
A half-time performance during each football games is required of the cheerleaders.
This is the time for the cheerleaders to entertain the spectators, show their team spirit, and have fun.
Every cheerleader will need to learn the cheers so practices are very important.
Each game should start with a hello cheer to the other team and end with a team cheer.
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30. How can I help my child's squad?
Each squad needs to select a Cheer Mom for their squad. Cheer Moms help with crash signs, snack assignments, picture order forms and a variety of other duties. Cheer Moms communicate between the Cheerleading Coach and Parents.
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