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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
There are three sections to the FAQ: Registration FAQ, Football FAQ, and Cheerleading FAQ. It's not a bad idea to read all of them to get an overview of our program, since some information may overlap and not be repeated from one section to the next.
Q) Can I sign up my daughter to cheer for my son’s team?
A) This can be done only if the ages of your children fall within the same division guidelines.
Q) If my kids are on different teams could they possibly play at different fields at the same time or could one child have the first game in the morning while one is the last game of the day?
A) Yes. We have many families with siblings in the program and for those of us who do, we often go different directions for games. You must decide before registering if this will be a hardship for you. Parents are responsible for their children’s transportation to and from practices and games and parents must be on time for both arrival and pick-up.
Q) How do I register my child for Coach XYZ’s team?
A) You may make your request at the time of registration, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Q) Can I help coach?
A) Parents interested in coaching may fill out an application at registration. We can always use good coaches to help our children develop. We run background checks on all applicants.
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FOOTBALL FAQ
Q) When does the season begin and end?
A) Practice starts the last Monday of July, and the season starts August 1 and could go into the third week of November. The game schedule is set by the League, and will be announced as soon as we have it. Please do not nag your coach for it!
Q) How much time is involved in football?
A) It is a BIG time commitment on the part of both players and parents. For the first 2 weeks practice is as much as 5 times per week for 2 hours each practice. After that date, you will have practice 2-3 times a week.
Q) Isn’t it really hot out in August?
A) It sure is! It is imperative that your child drinks plenty of water during the football season. This includes the night before practice and during the day before practice. Water is provided at practice, but it is not a substitute for good hydration throughout the day.
Q) Where are the games?
A) Home games are played at West Carteret High School in Morehead City and away games could be as close as Beaufort or as far away as New Bern, etc. Parents are responsible for all transportation for their children to and from practices and games.
Q) What is the game schedule?
A) All regular-season games are scheduled to be played on Saturdays. Generally, the first regular-season game is on the last Saturday of August, though some teams play in a ‘jamboree’ the weekend before. There are games Labor Day weekend. We typically do not receive the game schedule until a couple of days before the first scheduled game, and there are frequent changes made to the schedule immediately after that. We do not have any control over the schedule or when it is disseminated. The regular season usually runs through the first weekend in November for all tackle teams.
Q) Is tackle football too rough for my child?
A) Only you and your child can answer this one. CCAYFL provides training to help insure that coaches are knowledgeable, well trained individuals with the abilities to teach proper technique and skills. All equipment is inspected and in condition to provide proper safety for all players. But, keep in mind....this is tackle football. It is not a sport for every child. Please discuss this with your child and any of our Board members prior to registering if you have specific concerns.
Q) Are the coaches paid employees?
A) Our coaches are all volunteers who donate their time to help our kids. This entire program, from the people who help out on game day on up to the Commissioner, is run by volunteers who put in a great deal of personal time to make this program available to your children.
Q) Do we have to buy all the equipment?
A) No. We provide a uniform, pads, helmet, and one mouthpiece. Parents are responsible for additional mouthpieces and other personal items.
Q) What equipment do I need to buy?
A) Your child will need to get a pair of football cleats, socks, a cup and athletic supporter. There may also be other incidental items you wish your child to have.
Q) How do you select your teams?
A) In tackle football there are several divisions. These divisions are determined by age and weight. The tackle divisions are Mighty Mite,
Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget and Midget. Flag Division is available for ages 4-7. Details on divisions are available at registration and on our website. Children are generally placed as they register, with attempts made to honor requests as we can.
Q) When will I know what team my child is on?
A) Often, you will know before you leave registration what team your child will be on, but all participants will be contacted by their coaches after all registrations have been held.
Q) Do players ever get cut?
A) NO! All players who sign up and come to practice will play!
Q) How much will my child play?
A) All children will play. Coaches will determine what positions each child is best suited for and as a result some will play more plays than others. Every division has a minimum number of plays per half that each child must play. This is a national AYF rule.
Q) What is Certification Day? Does my child have to be there?
A) Certification Day will take place near the first game of the season. It is the day that all players are placed on a certified roster for their team. YES.........ALL PLAYERS MUST ATTEND!! On this day, all players have their final weigh-in by League officials to make certain they qualify to play in the division they have been placed in. All paperwork must be presented to league officials to verify each child’s age, weight and identification. This is done to comply with safety regulations. All participants must be checked at Certification or they will not play.
Q) What if we can’t make it to Certification Day?
A) Certification is mandatory. It is VERY, VERY IMPORTANT!! If your child does not certify, their name will not appear on the teams’ roster and your child will be ineligible to participate for the entire season. This is a CCAYFL rule. We have no control over this ruling...if you don’t certify.... you don’t play! With that said, the League has held make up dates at their convenience; we cannot guarantee that they will be so gracious every year.
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REGISTRATION FAQ
Q) Who can participate in our football, cheer and flag programs?
A) Any child age 4-14. We do not hold tryouts, and ALL children play!
Q) Does my child really have to be at registration??
A) YES! Every participant, whether it is flag football, tackle football, or cheerleading MUST be at registration with a parent or LEGAL guardian. All football players must be weighed for proper division placement. No child is turned away because of weight. All cheer participants will be fitted for uniforms. A photo will be taken of each child for the required photo ID. In our experience, parents who try to guess their child’s weight and/or uniform size are rarely correct.
Q) What happens if we miss all the registrations?
A) The completed forms and required documents may be mailed in along with a check for the full registration fee. The weight certification will then be handled at equipment distribution. Incomplete forms or missing documents will prevent us from registering your child. Keep in mind also that any requests to be placed with friends or siblings stand less of a chance of approval with late registrations.
Q) Can we sign up now and pay later?
A) Due to the nature of this sport, there are a large number of expenses that must be paid before the season even begins. We are not able to register any child without payment in full at registration time. However, no child will be turned away due to legitimate financial hardship. Any child receiving free or reduced lunches through the schools may have their registration fee waived or reduced upon providing documentation to the Treasurer.
Q) After I pay my registration fees are there any other fees involved?
A) Yes. All participants have miscellaneous items that parents are responsible for purchasing, like socks, shoes, etc. Some of these are ordered as a group to take advantage of volume pricing, others are items that can be purchased locally.
All participants have the potential to be involved in post-season play. Ultimately, parents are responsible for all transportation, lodging and meals involved.
Q) Can girls sign up to play football with the boys?
A) YES!
Q) I want all my kids on the same team. Can this be done?
A) If their ages and weights all fall within the guidelines for the same division, yes. Please see our divisions section for the age/weight matrix. Note that cheer and flag participants are NOT subject to the weight requirements; they are placed solely by age.
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CHEER FAQ
>Q) Does my child have to try out for a spot on the squad?
A) NO! AYF national rules do not allow us to hold tryouts of any kind. All children ages 4-14 who sign up will cheer!
Q) How much time is involved in the cheer program?
A) It is a big time commitment on the part of the kids and the parents. The season begins August 1 and there are practices 2-3 nights per week, every week for about 2 hours each. Games begin at the end of August/beginning of September and are held on Saturdays.
Plan on a 4 hour time commitment on Saturdays for games.
Q) Where are the games?
A) Home games are played in Greenville and away games could be as close as Farmville or as far away as New Bern, etc. Parents are responsible for all transportation for their children to and from practices and games.
Q) What is the game schedule?
A) All regular-season games are scheduled to be played on Saturdays. Generally, the first regular-season game is on the last Saturday of August, though some teams play in a ‘jamboree’ the weekend before. There are games Labor Day weekend. We typically do not receive the game schedule until a couple of days before the first scheduled game, and there are frequent changes made to the schedule immediately after that. We do not have any control over the schedule or when it is disseminated. The regular season usually runs through the first weekend in November for all tackle teams.
Q) Do we buy a uniform?
A) We provide each cheerleader a uniform, Parents must sign a lease for the use of the cheer uniform, and it must be returned promptly at the end of the season. Parents of cheerleaders are responsible for shoes, socks, bloomers, and whatever sleeved undershirt the team is using for cold weather (a turtleneck, for example).
Q) Will the uniform be brand new?
A) It may be. Our cheer uniforms are less than 2 years old, and new ones are purchased as needed.
Q) Is it a problem if my child misses some practices and/or some games?
A) The short answer is yes. Cheerleading, particularly in competition squads, is not just for glamour anymore. It is a difficult sport and a team effort, as the girls will be doing routines, lifts and stunts. When people do not show up for practices, often the entire workout has to be revamped if the stunts or routines to be practiced cannot be done without the missing people. If a girl misses a practice she may not know how to perform the routine or stunt properly. If the girl is on a competition squad, she may be removed from stunt sequences for safety reasons, as we will not compromise the safety of any of our participants. As you might imagine, when girls are told they must be left out of a stunt sequence, they aren’t very happy. Also, coaches may be forced to rework entire segments of the routine to accommodate the changes, which costs valuable time and puts the entire squad at a disadvantage for competition. All participants need to make every effort to be available for the entire season.
Q) Can the girls paint their faces with logos and wear sparkle body lotions and makeup?
A) The cheerleaders are allowed to wear suitable makeup if the parents allow it, but glitter and facepaint are not allowed.
Q) My daughter wants to be on the same team with all her friends. Is that possible?
A) You may make a request at the time of registration, and your request will be noted on the form by staff.
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY REQUESTS.
We will do our best to put friends together if they are able to be in the same division, but ages of divisions overlap slightly and in order to have the numbers necessary for each squad, we may not be able to accommodate everyone.
Q) Can my daughter cheer for my son's team?
A) You may make this request at the time of registration. If the children qualify to be in the same division, we will do what we can to make this possible.
Q) Can both my daughters be on the same team?
A) You may make this request at the time of registration. If the children qualify to be in the same division, we will do what we can to make this possible.
Q) Why can’t my 8 year old and my 12 year old daughters be on the same team?
A) Each division has an age range for participants that is set by CCAYFL and is not negotiable. This is done for the safety and manageability of the squads. There can be large differences in ability and maturity in the age groups, and if the ages differ too much on a squad, it becomes difficult to manage the team. The younger girls do not have the attention span or physical capabilities to keep up with the older girls and this causes discipline problems for the coach and unhappiness and incompatibility among the girls. Also, when it comes to stunting, the sheer difference in size between the ages is a safety issue.
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