CCAYFL INFO AND FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFO

Q. Who is eligible to register in CCAYFL?
A. Registration is open to all kids living in Eastern North Carolina, ages 4-14.

Q. Is a medical physical required to play.
A. There is a requirement for a medical physical to play in the Coastal Carolina
American Youth Football league.

Q. What type of I.D. do I need to bring for open registration night?
A. For registration purposes a DMV ID, Passport or Military ID, a Certified Birth
Certificate is the preferred method.

Q. What if my kid doesn't fit into the age/weight matrix?
A. Kids that do not fit into our age/weight matrix can participate as a lineman
eligible player, meaning regardless of your child's size, he/she can participate,
visit the divisions page for more info on linemen eligible players.

Q. When does practice begin?
A. Practice can begin starting July 24th, 2007, contact your local association for
practice start dates and times.

Q. What days of the week are the games played?
A. The majority of our games are played on Saturdays, HOWEVER, if inclement weather
occurs games may have to be scheduled during the week, please be flexible,
we will make every effort to make it as convenient as possible.

Q. What times do the practices start and end?
A. Practices generally run from 5:30/6:00 PM to 7:30/ 8:00PM. This may also vary
depending on a coaches/local associations schedule.

Q. Where will our GAMES be played?
A. CCAYFL has 12 member associations from all over the region. When scheduling
weekly match-ups, CCAYFL tries to look at convenient geographical scheduling, but the
availability of facilities (lighted) or lack of lighted fields significantly impacts this process.
We keep travel to a minimum as much as possible.

Q. How will I contact my child's coach?
A. Check the Associations web page for your local association contact, they
can place you in contact with your child's coach

Q. When is the equipment issue date?
A. Check with the association/team you registered with, they will be able to give
you the dates and times needed.

Q. Do I have to bring my child to the equipment issue day?
A. Yes bring your child, no equipment will be issued without the player present. No
parents will be allowed in the equipment issue areas, so bring a book or newspaper as each
child will take approx. 15 minutes to fit properly.

Q. What if we have a vacation planned during the first week of practice?
A. If your child is not going to be present during the first week of practice or later
please notify your coach. Remember next year when planning vacations, football practice
& equipment issue always starts the last Monday of July.

PARENTS CORNER...

As a parent, you have a very important responsibility this season. Your job revolves around
supporting your child and making sure they draw from the sports experience the lessons that
will help him or her to become a successful, contributing adult. And while this is
not easy given the seductive nature of the "winning at all costs and my kid is the best" model, it
can make all the difference in your child's life.

Look for the silver lining in everything that happens on the field or in practice. Players develop
at different rates and a parent applying negative "win at all cost" pressure will hinder your child.
We encourage you to learn the game and support the program and those that are dedicating
their time, energy and knowledge for your child. Have Fun!

Please remember that this is all about the kids' experience.

Football 101...

THE VALUE OF PLAYING
Parents: Don't discount the value of simply playing
Common misconceptions within the youth sporting world involve play and how it influences everything from
skill development to conditioning. Too often parents, without realizing it, allow their youngsters to participate in
training programs and practice sessions that feature endless repetitions of one exercise.
These types of practices are counterproductive and impede a young athlete's development.

Football 101 Cont...

Let's take a look at playing from a few perspectives.

Mental - Children do not posses the attention span to concentrate on one athletic skill for a prolonged period of time.
Understanding this concept is paramount. Once a child becomes bored with a movement frustration and carelessness
will set in, leading to poor execution and incorrect form. Performing a skill without the proper mechanics can
lead to acute or chronic injury, and these repetitive
movements can inhibit development.

Emotional - Young athletes require constant positive and constructive feedback from their parents. Chastising young
athletes for a poor performance or incorrect execution of a skill is not conducive to optimal development.
Forcing children to perform the same drill over and over again in an effort to help them improve a specific skill
will often feel like punishment to them, even though that wasn't your intention.

Children learn, develop and grow when they are immersed in a positive and uplifting environment. Now, this doesn't
mean that you remove discipline or respect from the equation, but never confuse discipline and respect
with fear and loathing. A child that is fearful of the repercussions of a poor performance is
going to be hampered in their development.

Conversely, a child that knows that they will be supported and nurtured after a poor performance and given every
chance to improve is going to reap the benefits of seeing steady progress in their skill development.

Physical - A child simply cannot become proficient at a sport without developing a solid foundation of all of the skills that
are required to participate. As a parent you have a responsibility to ensure that your young athlete is involved in as
much diversification as possible. This could mean playing several different sports throughout the year rather than just
concentrating on one or two. Don't make the mistake of immersing your youngster into one sport year-round if
that's not what they are truly interested in doing. It will only hurt - not help - them.

Why Join AYF and CCAYFL?

Why Join CCAYFL & AYF?

Popular identification with the use of the American Youth Football, Inc., name and logo in your
community and the many advantages that come with being part of the national structure.

A Board of Directors of professional football, business, youth and educational leaders.

Our official insurance plan taps into massive buying power to negotiate
extremely broad coverages at the absolute lowest cost

Official Rules and Regulations Book for each registered team. The book covers
tackle, flag and touch football and cheerleading rules.

Official League and Club Operations Manual for leagues, conferences and
football clubs to help start up and run your organization.

All programs are given a Charter Certificate.

AYF has numerous awards and recognition for outstanding volunteers and coaches of the year,
including the AYF Hall of Fame to recognize those who have made a difference.

NFL Local Agency Grants are awarded to applicants who need additional funding for
equipment purchasing or field improvement.

So far, more than $1 million in Nike shoes have been given out as part of
our Shoes for Study program.

Half a million dollars worth of Nike equipment to kids of the U.S. Armed Forces overseas.

Opportunities to receive donations and giveaways from AYF sponsors.

AYF provides fundraising opportunities and local safety clinics.

Regional tournaments and Championships open for all leagues to participate.

AYF presents rotating (coastal) National Championship in football and cheerleading.

The list keeps going, and growing, with growth rates of 38 percent annually.
AYF is continually giving more back to our leagues.

AYF is the largest youth football and cheer league in the country

Coastal Carolina AYFL Inc.
"No Child is Left Behind"

EASTERN NC'S LARGEST YOUTH FOOTBALL
AND CHEER LEAGUE

"AYF is the Largest Youth Football and Cheer League in the Country"