2008 Junior & Senior Information

The NCCFL Junior and Senior teams are designed to take players both new and experienced and move them from the basic skills to high school caliper of play. Our Junior and Senior rules are almost identical to high school rules. They are designed to transition players into high school football as well as have fun. These are very competitive divisions, however just as our other divisions, the primary focus is on skills training, esteem building, and having fun! They play nine game seasons. There will be playoffs and a championship game at the end of the season. The games are held on Sunday. This season games will be held at our 4 field complex at Blue Diamond Park.They are officiated by high school official crews. All NCCFL athletes receive a minimum of one quarter of continuous play. Our Junior teams are for 11 to 12 years old and our carry 30 players. Our Senior teams are 13 to 14 years old and carry 25 players. The league age is an athlete's age on October 31st. We only sign up to the limit and then we will place them on adjoining teams. A Junior running back must weigh less than 115 lb., ends must weigh less than 125 lb. Senior backs must be less than 140 lb. and ends less than 150 lb. All other players will be marked as lineman. Games have a 10 minute stopped clock quarter. Practice will be 5 nights a week until school starts, then must drop to no more than 3 nights. A non refundable Sign-up fee of $40 cash, credit card, or check must accompany sign-up forms. Avoid the long lines at sign-up by registering on-line, just pay by credit card. The equipment fee of $110 will be collected at equipment handouts. You may cover this cost by selling an additional 50 raffle tickets or reduce it by $10 dollars per athlete by signing up and taking you parent class in May or $5 in June! There is a $120 family fee that covers our lease and maintenance on Blue Diamond Park. This fee allows you and all of your guests free access to the games at Blue Diamond Stadium. This fee may be covered by selling a single banner or year book ads totaling $150 dollars. By investing a small amount of time selling raffles and ads your athlete may participate for as little as $40. We also offer the opportuniy to earn a credit for new athetes reffered to the league. Click here for details! All athlete's are required to have at least one parent or guardian attend the Parent Awareness Seminar. You will receive your raffle tickets and information packet in your parent class. This class has really improved the practice and game atmosphere allowing our athletes a much better sports experience. ID cards will be issued for receiving equipment. No equipment will be issued under any circumstances without this obligation being met. Class sizes are limited and will be closed to sign-up when they fill. If you miss a class for an emergency reschedule immediately. Participation in the raffle sale of 50 $3 tickets is requied. All parents (Benefactors ecluded) are responsible for up to 3 volunteer activities when asked. For 2008 this will include traffic control and cart assitance and field days at Blue Diamond Stadium. There would be a $75 fee if you are unable to participatre in these activities. You may also choose a one time Gold Benefactor donation of $450 for one athlete, $750 for two and $950 for a whole immediate family living at the same address, which would cover all of your costs and volunteer commitments. For 2008 we are offering a Platinum Benefactor Donation that will, in addition to all the Gold benefits, get your athlete(s) new cloth (except Game Jersey) and Pads as well as shoulder pads and Helmet as available by fit. You will be fitted first with the equipment staff on the Monday before equipment starts to avoid the lines and assure maximum availability of new equipment. The Benefactor Donations are donations and are not refundable under any circumstances! Practice begins on August 4th with equipment handouts beginning the week of August 10th and games beginning on September 7th. The league banquet will be in December. All athletes receive a trophy (size determined by team placement) and yearbook at the banquet. Our teams and executive board are staffed with an all volunteer force. This is how we keep costs to a minimum. We are always in search of volunteers who posses the skills to teach youth sports. If you can help out please click here to volunteer.