LDYFF competes in the Liberty Division of the CFA Youth Football League. The CFA has set the following age and weight guidelines/restrictions that each organization must abide by.
Uniform Fee: $125 - Player / Fee covers cost of (1) Practice Pant, (1) Game Pant, (2) Pairs of socks, & End of Year Player Gift.
Age & Weight Limits
All players must weight in prior to each game. Players who are not weighted in before kickoff may not participate in that game.
Smurf: 5-7 years old, 85 pounds / *Striper
Peewee: 7-9 years old, 110 pounds / *Striper
Pony: 10-11 years old, 135 pounds / *Striper
Midget: 12-13 years old, 14 years old & in 8th grade, 165 pounds / *Striper
**Striper Rule** : If a player is over the weight limit for their respective level, their helmet will be marked and they are able to play in any game on the Offensive/Defensive line. On Offense they may play tackle, guard or center. On Defense they may play as a defensive tackle or nose tackle but must be lined up in a 3 or 4-point stance. They may not play defensive end. No player over they weight limit for their respective level may play a skill position, such as Quarter Back, Running Back, Tight End, Wide Receiver, Line Backer, Defensive Back, or Defensive End. "Stripers" may participate on Kick off returns on the front line only.
Varsity/JV: Each level has that opportunity to participate in the CFA JV league which is played on Saturday mornings beginning Week 2 of the Varsity schedule. Entry into the JV league is dependent on each levels number of participants. JV teams also have the opportunity to participate in the JV Jamboree at the end of the regular season.
Varsity Schedule: 9 Week schedule with 1 bye week. Upon completion the top 8 teams enter the playoff schedule witch consists of 3 weeks ending at the SUPERBOWL! **Smurf team will participate in the Smurf Bowl. (Tournament for all Smurf Teams in our Division)
Volunteering: We ask that all families donate 2 hours of volunteer time during the season. Our players are asked to arrive early before each game, this is a great time to complete your time. With your help our coaches can focus on our players as they prepare for their game. Keep an eye out for an email from Shannon Messick with a Signup Genius link to sign up!
Code Of Conduct: Parents and Players will be required to sign a code of conduct during the first week of practice/annual parents meeting for each team.
Team Moms: Each Level will have an assigned team mom. Our team moms will be your point of contact regarding all non football aspects of our program: Fundraisers, Special Events, End Of Year Banquet. *All football related questions should be directed to your head coach.*
Are you interested in joining the coaching staff? Do you know someone that would be a great fit for the program? Please email Steve Messick with your interest. All interested parties must complete a criminal background check and child abuse clearances.
