Frequently Asked Questions (2012 Fall Season)
For spring ball questions please contact the admin staff.
What ages are served by the Cardinals?
Age is based on August 1 of the current year
Flag: ages 5 & 6 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 by December 31, 2012)
Tackle: ages 7-11 Tackle groups are the following
Midget: age 7 (kids at age 6 can play in this group also with Head coaches approval)
Rookie: ages 8 & 9
Junior: ages 10 & 11
Cheer ages from 4-11
Registration Fees
Flag Football registration cost is $115. Players will receive the following: Game jersey with last name on the back, Game pants, Game Socks and 1 Mouth Piece. (Game Pants must be returned at the end of the season). Our flag team always wears football pants instead of shorts, we want every football player from ages 5 to 11 to have the same look.
Flag registration also includes TYFA Certification, end of season trophy, entry to our end of season banquet and a end of game snack pack. An example of a end of game snack pack is a Hot Dog, chips and beverage.
All football players will need to provide their own cleats.
Tackle Football registration cost is $135. Players will receive the following: Game jersey with last name on the back, Game pants, Game Socks, Mouth Piece and helmet decal. (Game Pants must be returned at the end of the season)
Tackle registration also includes 1 practice jersey, TYFA Certification, end of season trophy, entry to our end of season banquet and a end of game snack pack. An example of a end of game snack pack is a Hot Dog, chips and beverage.
Tackle players must provide the following:
Helmet (must be white with a grey face mask), Chin Strap, Shoulder Pads, 7 piece pad set, girdle and practice pants. A date will be scheduled for anyone wanting to purchase any of these items through our equipment provider. You can also purchase these from a sporting goods store.
All tackle football players will need to provide their own cleats.
If you currently have equipment it will need to be inspected by our coaching staff for proper fit and for safety reasons.
Cheerleading registration cost is $75. If you do not have a Cardinals Cheer uniform, the uniform package is $165 plus registration fee of $75. This includes Cheer top, skirt, briefs, socks, T-shirt, shorts, cheer bag, hair bow, shoes and Poms. Total cost for new cheerleaders is $240. The $165 uniform package cost will need to be paid at the uniform sizing (June/July 2010). Returning cheerleaders will be able to purchase certain items if needed.
Cheerleading registration includes TYFA Certification and competition fees, end of season trophy and entry to our end of season banquet. Additional competition training such as tumbling classes are not included in registration.
Does each team have a maximum number of players for each division?
Yes, All TYFA teams for the 2012 season will have a cap on the amount of players that can be on each team.
Is there a process to certify kids playing in the correct age group?
Sometime before the first scheduled game, all kids in TYFA will have to go to certification. We all meet up at a scheduled location and time and the kids are asked a series of basic questions. You will need to provide an original birth certificate and the kids last report card. Make sure you keep a copy of the last report card on hand.
What is your refund policy?
You can request a refund before July 1, 2012. NO REFUNDS will be issued after this date. If you made a deposit of $50 to secure a spot, the deposit is nonrefundable. If you paid in full, we will refund you the difference.
Do you have mandatory fundraisers?
We DO NOT have mandatory fundraisers. Which means we do not have any additional opt out fees or any other hidden fees. We will have several non-mandatory fundraisers throughout the year but this is not a mandatory requirement.
When is practice? How long is the season?
The season spans the months of August 1, 2012 through November and depending on playoff status, games can continue through December for the State Championship game.
Official football practice starts late July or early August 2011. Coaches may elect to start conditioning practice (non contact) sooner if they choose. We practice from 6-8pm Monday - Friday for the first two weeks. The first week of practice we ask for all kids to wear shorts, T-shirt , socks and cleats. We ask that you place your child's name on the front and back of the T-shirt. This helps the coaches learn the names of the kids.
Normal practice is Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6-8pm.
The regular season starts first week of September. The schedule includes 8 regular season games. 4 home and 4 away.
Where is practice and where is our home field?
Our 2012 Practice location will be Converse North Park. We will practice at the baseball fields. Our home field is also at Converse North park.
Do parents/Guardians have to be present during practice?
Yes, we require a parent or guardian to be present during practice.
Do you practice/play in the rain?
Yes we do, if lighting is in the area we will cancel the event. During game days we may postpone or reschedule the game.
Do you have games out of town?
Yes, TYFA is very large organization. Travel may be required. The 2012 schedule is normally posted a week or so before the first scheduled game.
Is my child guaranteed playing time?
We abide by the rules of Texas Youth Football Association. TYFA is a competitive league and there is NO mandatory play rule in TYFA. While we believe all children should have the opportunity to play, it is up to the coaches to set their own policy.
Do you have weight limits?
No, we are a no weight limit league, all kids are placed by age.
Can I volunteer?
We encourage all parents and guardians to participate. We ask all parents and guardians to give us at least 2 hours of your time during the year. We have many activities you can help us with. The Cardinals do not operate without the parents working together to make it happen.
Are your coaches Certified?
Yes they are. All coaches are certified through TYFA. They all go through a background check.
Any NSF checks will be charged $25.00
