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General

Q.	What are the registration fees?
A.	The fees are $250 for football and $325 for cheer. Space is limited and only paid registrants are guaranteed a spot on the team.
Q.	Can I be issued a refund if my child changes his/her mind?
A.	The NYFL rules state that no refunds will be issued. If it is a weight or disqualification by default issue, it can be brought to the board for review. If it is an issue that the registrant has decided that they do not want to participate or they are asked to leave the league for behavior issues, no refund will be granted.
Q.	Where is practice and what are the requirements?
A.	Practices are held at Valley Oaks School Monday through Friday from 6pm to 8pm for the first few weeks. We will then cut it down to Tuesday through Thursday with the coaches option to hold a Friday walk-through. Each child is responsible for bringing their own water bottle and taking it home at the end of practice. Clothing should contain no buttons or zippers. No jewlery. Tennis shoes or molded cleats. No flip flops or sandals. This is not a babysitting service. Please be prompt in bringing your child and picking them up again. It is preferred that a custodian stay through practice in case of emergency, loss of field, bad weather, etc. Each of our coaches are volunteers and cannot drive your children back and forth from each practice and game. Please respect that they have families they need to be with also.
Q.	Why is cheer more expensive than football this year?
A.	Cheer has a required camp as well as competition. In past years we tried to collect these fees after registration. This year we decided to collect it in advance.
Q.	What are the age and weight requirements for this league?
A.	Team Divisions Each organization will field the following age divisions: (All ages are as of August 1 st each year. Whatever age the participant is on August 1 st at 11:59 P.M. then that is the age they are for the season.) Starts : Ages 6, 7 and 8 year olds. The minimum weight for the Starts willbe 45 pounds. The maximum shall be set at 90 pounds. Maximum roster Size is 32. . NO WAIVERS TO INCREASE ROSTER SIZE WILL BE HEARD. Rookies : Ages 8, 9, 10, and 11 year olds. The minimum weight for the Rookies will be 55 pounds. The maximum shall be set at 115 pounds. Older-Lighter Rule: 11 year olds will not weigh more than 75 pounds. The purpose of this rule is to allow first year players, or players that are physically and/or mentally not ready to compete at the next level. There is a limit of 5 lightweights allowed. All older-lighter waivers must be submitted by August 21 st . Waiver requests will be heard at the Certification/Waiver meeting. Maximum roster size is 35. Junior Varsity : Ages 10, 11, 12, and 13 year olds. The minimum weight for the Junior Varsity will be 65 pounds. The maximum shall be set at 135 pounds. 13 year olds will not weigh more than 110 pounds. The purpose of this rule is to allow first year players, or players that are physically and/or mentally not ready to compete at the next level. There is a limit of 5 lightweights allowed. All older-lighter waivers must be submitted by August 21 st . Waiver requests will be heard at the Certification/Waiver meeting. There are no 9 th graders allowed at the J.V. level. Maximum roster size is 35. Varsity : Ages 11 overweight, 12, 13, and 14 year olds. 11 year olds must weigh over 120 pounds. The regular minimum weight for Varsity is 95 pounds. The maximum shall be set at 210 pounds. Any player over 175 pounds will be designated as an X-Man. The X-Man must play as a NYFL . defensive or offensive lineman. They must line up on the LOS, between the tackles. The X-Man cannot advance the ball. Should the X-Man gain possession of the ball, the play will be immediately blown dead. Ex: The Running Back fumbles the ball, the RT Guard is an X-Man and he falls on the ball. The Offense regains possession, the ball is spotted at the spot where the X-man gains possession. No player that is going to be in the 9th grade during any part of the season may be an X-Man. No player that has completed the 9 th grade may participate in the Varsity division. Waivers for Varsity will be taken on a case by case basis. All waivers must be submitted by August 21 st . Waiver requests will be heard at the Certification/Waiver meeting. As in the past, any team that is given a Varsity waiver, the waiver conditions shall be universal throughout the league and shall be granted to any team applying for a waiver under the same circumstances. Maximum roster size is 35. At all divisions there will be an additional 1/2 pound weight gain allowance starting the 2 nd regular game of the season, and continuing every week.
Q.	How do I become a board member or coach?
A.	Speak with any board member. In December we will be electing a new board and considering applications. The NYFL does a background check that costs $50.00 plus fingerprinting. You will be required to attend a training course at the beginning of season. We can use all the help we can get!
Q.	What are the fees to get into league events and do I have to pay it?
A.	League rules state that the prices can be no more than; Adults 18 years and older $5.00 Children 6 thru 17 years old $3.00 Senior Citizens $2.00 League Badge Holders FREE Players/Cheerleaders in uniform FREE Children 5 years old and younger FREE Do you have to pay these fees? No. Become a board member or coach and you are welcome to skip the charge at every league event. Please realize that it is VERY expensive to run a team and that gate money, as well as concessions and fundraisers are needed to keep the league going.