Last updated 5/25/2023
The CFCA will conduct a Summer Flag Football league and Football Camp this summer, click on links for more info and sign-up forms.
Sign-up by mail will be accepted. The deadline is July 1.
CF Youth Football offers multiple levels of Flag and Tackle football for children in grades K - 6. Football program level is determined by player grade level (grade child is entering in Fall 2023). Programs available are:
Flag Football:
Flag Football has two levels, Rookie Flag (beginner/K) and Advanced Flag (grades 1 and 2). In both levels, players don't wear pads (other than special headgear) and wear flags hanging off belts around their waists. Ball carriers are ‘tackled’ by their opponent by pulling off a flag. Players learn the basic skills of offense and defense, and learn simple plays and techniques. In Advanced Flag there is an increased emphasis on skills development, and game play.
The CFCA is implementing a policy of "flag headgear" for all levels of flag this year. All players at both levels will wear this special headgear. The sign-up fee includes a new headgear for each player (these are not reused like the hard shell helmets used at upper levels). New or returning players who already have this headgear from prior years can get a $35 discount on the Flag fee. Please specify that you have headgear to reuse at the time of signups.
Tackle Football:
Grades 3/4 and 5/6 (Tackle): Players wear full football equipment, and participate in ‘full contact’ football. Teams play by the same set of rules as school ‘modified’ programs play by, with a few additional rules included for safety, and to speed up games. Games are played on Sunday’s from August to October, and CF teams play against teams from other local school districts.
See the section on this page for program fee details. Questions? Contact Commissioner Jaime Allen, 607-727-6720.
Concussion information: usafootball.com/programs/heads-up-football/youth/concussion/
CF Youth Cheerleading offers girls ages 5 to 12 the opportunity to learn the basics of Cheerleading from experienced former and current Cheerleaders. Girls are divided into squads which attend CF Youth Football games and cheer for the CF team. Games are played both home and away. This years program will be sideline cheering, with a possibility of a competition squad, please indicate at signup if you might be interested in a competion option, if possible. Athletes entering pre-k and kindergarten are welcome and will participate with a modified practice and game schedule. Uniforms will be provided (with a refundable deposit). Mandatory body basics and all white sneakers will need to be purchased. See the section on this page for program fee details. Questions? Contact commissioner Allyson Pratt at 607-725-2942 or at allyson14162@gmail.com.
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*Free/Reduced Lunch Program: The CFCA offers reduced fees for those participants that qualify for free or reduced school lunches. This policy helps ensure that qualifying families have the opportunity for children to participate in our programs. Please request this reduced fee at the time of payment at in-person sign-ups, or send an email request to cfca@stny.rr.com to receive the reduced rate for mail-in sign-ups. Proof of qualification in the form of the reduced lunch letter from the school may be required if you have not qualified before.
Sign-up by mailLocal youth soccer is not run by the CFCA, it is provided by the CF Empire United association. Soccer registration is all on-line and can be accessed on their homepage using the link below. Contact coordinator Brian Rullo for more information. brullo@stny.rr.com
empireunitedsoccerclub.org