Work in progress.   Last updated 9/16/2024.

How much will it cost?

• Football - $175
• Cheerleading - $150
• Flag Football - $60

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Why am I getting charged a $100 mandatory non-volunteer fee per child?

SBYFL is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers and requires a lot of time and effort on everyone's part for a successful year.   We rely on parents volunteering a minimum of 4 hours per child to help things run smoothly.   For these reasons, a non-volunteer fee is paid up front.   There is a $200 maximum per family.   As you complete your volunteer hours you will be refunded this fee.   There are plenty of ways to get your volunteer hours and more than enough to go around.   The team meeting at the start of the season will address the various ways to get your volunteer hours.

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Are there any discounts?

New players will recieve a $25 dollar discount.   (select yes on the new player question when filling out the registration form.)

There is a Family Multiplayer Discount which will save you $25 on each subsequent registration.   This is automtically applied at checkout.

Finally, there is the Early Bird Discount for a limited time only.   You don't want to miss this one as it will save you $50 per registration!   This is automatically applied at checkout.   (The Early Bird Discount does not apply to Flag Football or Flag Cheer.)

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What are the age groups and weight limits?

Division	Grade	Max Weight	Older/Lighter Rule
A Team	7-8	196 lbs.	N/A
B Team	5-6	161 lbs.	Grade 7 < 106 lbs.
C Team	3-4	135 lbs.	Grade 5 < 85 lbs.
MM Team	1-2	115 lbs.	Grade 3 < 65 lbs.
Flag	Pre-K - K	N/A	N/A

The teams in the CTYFL are set up based on the grade you will be entering the current year rather than age.   There are weight limits and a halo rule which restricts overweight players to the line.

Halo Rule – All Teams:   A player will be able to play on the offensive and defensive line only between tackles.   They will not be allowed to touch the ball on the offensive side.   If a player on the defensive side of the ball recovers a fumble the player is allowed to advance the ball.   Halo players are not allowed to play kickoff or kick return on special teams.

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How do I register for flag football, football or cheerleading?

Our registration system is based on age but the CTYFL is strictly grade based so your child may be eligible for multiple programs.
Choose the program level that matches the grade your child will be entering in the Fall even if other options are available.
For example, if your child is going into first grade you should sign them up for Mighty Mites Football.

If your child meets the weight requirements for the Older/Lighter Rule and wishes to play down a level, we can address that during the first few weeks of practice.

Click here to register.

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Is equipment provided?

All equipment is provided with paid registration with the exception of the following:

• Football:
• Cleats
• Athletic supporter

• Cheerleaders:
• Practice sneakers
• Competition shoes

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When and where are practices held?

July 29th Until School Begins
Division	Day of Week	Time
Football	Mon - Fri	6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cheerleading	Mon - Thu	6:00pm - 8:00pm
Flag Football	Tue & Thu	6:00pm - 7:00pm

After School Begins*
Division	Day of Week	Time
Football	Tue, Wed, Thu	5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cheerleading	Tue, Wed, Thu	5:30pm - 7:00pm
Flag Football	Tue & Thu	6:00pm - 7:00pm

*Depending on the heat index practice may remain 6:00 - 8:00 until it cools down.

Olympic Field
23 Olympic Ave, Stafford Springs, CT 06076

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What do I need to bring to practice?

All football players and cheerleaders will need to have a drink, or water bottle, at each practice.
Football players should show up to the first practice with cleats(no metal spikes).
Once practices are underway, your coaches will inform players what they need for the next practice.

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When and where are games played?

TEAM	KICK OFF TIME
B Team	9:00 AM
A Team	11:00 AM
C Team	1:00 PM
MM Team	3:00 PM
Flag	TBD

All home games will be played at Olympic Field unless otherwise noted.
All away games will be played at the opponents home fields unless otherwise noted.
All football games will be played on Sunday and will follow the same game time schedule unless otherwise noted.
Flag football games will be Saturday or Sunday depending on field availability.

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How many games are in a season?

Typically there will be 8 games in a season.   This isn't always the case as scheduling issues can sometimes occur.   The A, B, and C teams will have the opportunity to have additional playoff games depending on their regular season record.   The schedule will be posted once its available.

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How long are the games?

Generally games will run two hours long.   The A and B team games consist of four 18 minute running time quarters while C and MM are 16 minutes.   Players should arrive 1 hour prior to kickoff in order to weigh in and begin warming up.

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What are the ages or grades to play Flag Football?

Our Flag Football program is not part of the CTYFL so we go by age or grade.   If your child is 3-5 years old and in Pre-K or Kindergarten this season they can play Flag Football.
The CTYFL is strictly grade based so if your child is going into first grade this season they should sign up for Mighty Mites Football.

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When and where are flag games played?

Flag Football games are typically played on Saturdays and the times vary depending on field availability.   Home games are usually played at 10:00 Am.
All home games will be played at Olympic Field unless otherwise noted.
All away games will be played at the opponents home fields unless otherwise noted.


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How long are Flag Football games?

Generally Flag Football games will run about an hour long.   Flag games consist of four 10 minute running time quarters.

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