The football program is divided into Flag (Grades K and 1^st combined) and Tackle (individual grades 2^nd thru 6^th).  Registration is $99 for Flag and $225 for Tackle (during the first month of open registration deemed “Early Registration”).  Tackle registration will increase to $250 the 1^st of following month.  Registration includes two game jerseys, a pair of game pants, and game socks.  The price also provides for game officials, yearly field maintenance, and additional amenities provided at Schiel Road Sports Complex.  All other equipment required to participate in games are the responsibility of the player.  

Fall Football Grade Levels

·         Flag – K & 1^st

·         Rookie – 2^nd

·         Freshman – 3^rd

·         Sophomore – 4^th

·         JV – 5^th

·         Varsity – 6^th

A child MAY NOT play down for any reason.  Your child may only play up one year, which is your choice.  For example, PLAYER A in Freshman Division has the option to play up in the Sophomore Division, but MAY NOT play in the Rookie Division.  Many parents choose their children to play up for various reasons (i.e. siblings, classmates, outstanding athleticism, etc.).  Please strongly consider the effect of playing a contact sport against much more mature players before considering this option. The Football Committee doesn’t always recommend this course of action.

Not necessarily, every season the Football Committee selects coaches based on the best interest of the players and the program. Their previous role does not guarantee their position for coaching (although taken it is taken into consideration), but positive and negative behaviors from the coach during the previous season are factors strongly reviewed by the Football Committee.

Yes for our tackle divisions you can requests to return to the same team, but you must be registered during the first month of open registration.  While registering you will need to select the option to return to the previous team.  However, this is to lock-in the team of players and not necessarily the previous coach.  Every coach must submit a new application each season to be considered for the position.  You also have the ability to “opt-out” of the previous team by registering outside of the two-week period, or electing the option as a “Returning Player” with the option to “opt-out” and those players will be placed back into their nearest elementary school and placed on the nearest team based on availability.  There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the return option outside the first month.  Once team formations have been finalized, players can only be moved by the Football Committee on rare occasions and extremely special circumstances (which include late registrations).

In Flag, it is recommended to wear shorts without pockets.  This will prevent your child from reaching for opponent’s flag and possibly getting hand stuck inside their pockets.  Rubber cleats are also recommended as fields may be damp on the mornings of game day.  Mouthpieces ARE REQUIRED for all CFSA Football participants.  CFSA Football will provide a two-colored, reversible jersey for each registered player.

In Tackle divisions, CFSA will provide two jerseys (home and away), a pair of game pants and socks for each registered player.  Each player is responsible for having a properly fitted WHITE helmet and shoulder pads.  Rubber cleats are recommended, but metal cleats are prohibited.  Mouthpieces ARE REQUIRED for all CFSA Football participants.  .  It is recommended each player provide their own practice jersey and a pair of practice pants.  Various pants are offered for football players – with pads and without.  Additional (and optional) equipment are available such as padded undershirts, padded arm sleeves, gloves, rib protectors, back plate for shoulder pads and helmet visors.  Visors must be CLEAR and non-reflective.  Helmet decals are coordinated with the head coach of each team and not provided by league.  CFSA Football recommends all players seek fittings for helmet and shoulder pads at their local sporting goods retailer – Dick’s, Academy, and/or Barcelona before purchase.  Although not a mandatory requirement, CFSA Football highly encourages a sports physical with your physician to ensure your child’s well-being.