General Information
The Twin City Youth Football Association consists of three different leagues:
- Tailback League - Boys and girls ages 6, 7 & 8
- Quarterback League - Boys and girls ages 9 & 10
- Halfback League - Boys and girls ages 11 & 12
Though the association is based in Festus Missouri, there is no geographical restriction. Boys and girls from anywhere can join the league and participate in the games.
Generally speaking, the football season starts in late July with registration, football camp, weekly practice and equipment handout and ends in mid-November with the year-end banquet. Please refer to the current calendar for the specific dates for this season.
League rules dictate the organization and method of play.
Registration
In order to play football, each player must be registered. Registration takes place in late July ( check the current calendar for specific dates ). Each player is required to fill out a registration form and pay the registration fee of $165.00. At the time of payment, each player is issued 60 $1 raffle tickets. The player/parents can sell the tickets to friends, neighbors and relatives and can keep the proceeds. If all 60 tickets are sold, the $60 offsets the $165 registration fee making the net registration cost $105. A raffle will be held early in the season and prizes are awarded to raffle ticket winners.
The registration fee pays for a player’s inclusion in the league. Once the fee has been paid, the player may pickup his/her equipment and entitles the player to a jersey with his/her name on the back.
Registration forms can be picked up at many of the league events including football camp and practice. The only form of payment accepted is a check. Unfortunately, we do not have the capability to accept payment via credit or debit cards.
Upon registration, each player will receive 60 raffle tickets. The player is encouraged to sell the raffle tickets to friends, family and neighbors. The player may collect $1 for each raffle ticket sold and keep this money to offset a portion (up to $60) of the registration fee. The player should give to each person that purchases a raffle ticket the portion of the ticket that says “Keep This” and turn in the other portion of the ticket by the raffle ticket due date ( again, see the current calendar for specific dates ). Those who purchase tickets can win cash prizes of up to $500.00.
Football Camp
Football camp is held in late July at Sunset Park in Festus, Missouri. The camp is free and requires no registration. Camp lasts three evenings for two hours ( see current calendar for specific dates ), weather permitting.
Campers are split into three age groups and learn basic football skills. Participation in camp does not require a player to register for the league.
No equipment is worn during camp and therefore does not include tackling.
Football Practice
General practice sessions begin in late July or early August. Before the draft, players practice by age group. After the draft, the players are assigned to teams and team practices begin. Practices occur each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, weather permitting. Some coaches may hold extra practices on Wednesday or Saturday before the games begin. Check with your coach for details.
A player may not participate in contact during practice until he/she has picked up equipment. Additionally, a player will not be allowed to participate in contact practice or games without his/her own protective mouthpiece.
Equipment
Once a player has registered, he/she can pickup equipment ( check the current calendar for specific dates and locations ).
The following equipment is issued and must be returned at the end of the season:
- Helmet
- Football jersey ( not issued until after the draft when players are assigned to teams - player keeps )
- Football pants ( not issued until after the draft when players are assigned to teams )
- Football socks ( not issued until after the draft when players are assigned to teams )
- Shoulder pads
- Other sets of pads that are inserted into the pants
In addition to the above set of equipment, a player must provide his/her own:
- Protective mouthpiece ( required )
- Chin strap ( required )
- Protective athletic cup ( required for boys )
- Rubber football cleats ( recommended )
- Practice jersey(ies) ( recommended )
- Practice football pants ( recommended )
All equipment except for the player’s football jersey and those items the player purchased must be returned at the end of the season.
Games
Games begin in early September ( check the current calendar for specific dates and the current schedule for your team’s actual schedule and game locations ) and are played each Saturday throughout mid-November.
Each team may have one bye week sometime during the season.
Games are played at various times and locations. Consult your team’s schedule to find out the date, time and location of each game.
All teams participate in the playoffs at the end of the season where the goal is to win the Super Bowl.
Please note that all spectators present at any JCYFA game are governed by the Spectator Code of Conduct.
Banquet
The season concludes in mid-November with the annual banquet. Player’s and their families are encouraged to attend. Tickets must be purchased to attend the banquet which include dinner and an awards ceremony.