Frequently Asked Questions

1	HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER MY CHILD? Each of our member teams are independently operated, and have varying components to their programs, and different fee structures that are not controlled by The Federation. You should contact any team you are interested in and make your inquiry directly with them for current information.
2	HOW DO I SIGN MY CHILD UP? Required registration forms are available on our website [HERE]. Determine which of our member teams you would like to participate and contact them directly for detailed instructions. Be sure to ask any questions regarding their programs, team fees, and any other concern relevant to you.
3	WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO WE NEED TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION? Along with the Federation’s Registration Forms, each player must also provide an original birth certificate, a copy of their latest report card, and a recent personal photograph. Cheer participants must also provide a copy of their birth certificate and a recent photograph. Birth certificates can be substituted with a current U.S. Passport or State-issued ID Card. “Birth Facts” as issued by hospitals in Texas are NOT acceptable forms of documentation.
4	IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS LEAGUE? Our programs are designed for youth football players ages 4-12 and cheerleaders ages 4-13. All age considerations are as of July 31st of the current year.
5	WHEN DOES THE SEASON START AND WHEN CAN I REGISTER? The regular season games start in early September. However, formal practice sessions start in June. Player and cheerleader registration typically starts in February, and runs through August.
6	IS MY 7TH GRADER PERMITTED TO PLAY FOR HIS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND IN THE FEDERATION? Yes. The Federation allows dual participation for those participants who desire to compete in the league. While we endorse kids to play for their schools (to gain familiarity with the coaches), we recognize that we provide more opportunities to play the game, for growth/learning and an overall better experience.
7	WHAT SET OF PLAYING RULES ARE USED? The Federation uses the NCAA rule book as a base. These are the same rules applied by the Texas UIL, which governs middle and high school competition. We applied limited modifications to the NCAA rules to take into account several safety factors considering the young ages of our players.
8	HOW OFTEN ARE PRACTICE SESSIONS? Each of our member teams sets their own practice schedules. However, they must comply with a few parameters set forth by the Federation. (1) Practices during the summer can be held up to 5 days a week, no more than 2 hours a day, (2) Within two weeks of the beginning of school, practices are limited to 3 days a week, no more than 2 hours a day.
9	WHERE CAN WE FIND THE PLAYING RULES? A brief summary of our playing rules can be found on our website [HERE]. The official playing rules are distributed to the teams via their President. Coaches and staff can obtain a copy by requesting it from their team president.