What if we missed registration?
Football Players - check the home page for any late registration dates. If those dates have already passed let us know you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
Cheerleaders: Once the last registration date has passed, we are unable to accept further registrations. See the explanation under the Cheerleaders category.
My four year old is ready to play or cheer, can I register him/her?
The LCFCA board is not currently accepting registrations for any four year old players.
Why do Cheerleaders have to be registered so early?
We require cheerleaders to get signed up and registered early in the year so that we can give the uniform companies the amount of lead time they need in order to get our uniforms produced by the time the season begins.
Also, the uniform companies work directly with our association in sending one of their representives to our registrations in order to properly size and fit the girls for their uniforms, shoes, etc. Logistically, we have to limit the registration dates so that we can coordinate this with the uniform companies.
Once the last cheerleading registration is complete, we have no way to properly size a cheerleaders uniform and so the order is placed. Anyone who misses the last cheerleading registration date will have to wait and register the following year.
What does Football teach our kids?
Football is a physically and mentally demanding sport on the coaches, players and parents. It is a great way to teach your child about dedication, loyalty and good old fashioned "hard work". Please make the committment with your child to come to every practice and game possible.
The first two weeks of practice with pads on, your player will come home bruised and battered. This "break-in" period is the most difficult. Encourage your player to "stick with it" and after about two weeks of hitting, they will "toughen up" and will get used to the contact and bruises. You will be amazed at how "tough" your player is by the end of the season.
How many games will we play?
One game will be played by each team every Saturday weather permitting. All Lake Cities teams will play in a pre-season Bowl game prior to the start of the season. The regular season will typically be 8-10 games. Depending on the age group and scheduling, some games may be played on the Corinth Fields, some may be played at the Lewisville fields.
How many practices will we have during the week?
Football players will practice from 3-4 times during pre-season and then 2-3 times per week once the season begins (up to the discretion of the coach).
Are there any other expenses associated with playing football?
Here are some of the other expenses you can expect during your season.
You will need to purchase practice and game pants and the pant pads (approx $20). Of course your player will need cleats and some old large t-shirts or you can purchase a practice jersey ($15-20).
Also, each team normally collects about $20-$25 to help purchase gifts for the coaches at the end of the season, a gift for the players or cheerleaders, etc...
Each player/parents will be expected to supply drinks and/or a snack for at least one game during the season.
What size football is used for each age group?
Age 5-8: Pro5PW (pee-wee)
Age 9-10: Pro5JR (junior)
Age 11-12: Pro5Y (youth)
How are the kids placed on a team?
During the month of July sometime, we will have several "try-out" days for players playing the 7-8 age group and older. Once all "try-outs" are completed, the coaches will attend the "draft" and select the kids to be on their team.
Once selected your player will receive a phone call from his/her coach as to the first practice time, etc.
How are coaches selected?
Football Head coaches are selected based on Head Coaching seniority within our league and at the discretion of the Director of Coaches. If you are interested in coaching in LCFCA, you may inquire about this during registration. All coaches must give permission for the association to run a background check. Coaches will be contacted prior to season start to attend one or more coaches meetings.
Assistant coaches are selected by the head coach once players are drafted onto the team. If you are interested in being an assistant coach, please let your head coach know.
All Coaches are NYSCA certified and agree during certification to live up to the National Youth Sports Coaches Association Code of Ethics. For more information on this program, please click here.
What ages are eligible to play?
Football is based on age; 5 years through 12 years. Cheerleading is based on grades; Grade K through Grade 6. The football players age requirement is based on how old they are as of August 31st of the fall season they are registering for. The cheerleading grade requirement is based on the grade they will be in for the fall season they are registering for.