Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CREATE AN ACCOUNT?

To get started on creating a new account, follow below: Click here to go to login screen, then click "create new account" under the password box. Follow those onscreen instructions and you'll soon be setup with a SCFL account.

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION FEE?

A large portion of the registration fee goes to your player's game day jersey, socks, helmet decal, and game pants. The remaining balance goes to basic operating costs like referee fees and facility costs.

WHAT IS THE SCFL'S REFUND POLICY?

SCFL will gladly refund your registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee, if a player chooses not to play prior to the draft. However, we cannot process a refund after the player draft has begun.

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL BE NEEDED FOR CONTACT FOOTBALL?

Helmet and face mask that meets NOCSAE standards, mouthpiece , shoulder pads, practice jersey, practice pants, socks, and molded rubber football cleats. * SCFL provides helmet decals, game pants and jersey.

WHAT FOOTBALL DOES EACH DIVISION USE?

The SCFL uses the following football in the following divisions: 

Freshman: Wilson K2 

Sophomore: Wilson K2

Junior: Wilson TDJ

Senior: Wilson TDY

HOW OFTEN AND WHERE WILL MY CHILD PRACTICE?

By rule, there can be a maximum of four (4) events (games and/or practices) per week. Your child's coach will determine your practice site and schedule. Please understand this is a significant time commitment.

WILL MY CHILD BE GUARANTEED PLAYING TIME?

Yes! A minimum play time will be in effect consistent with the SCFL rule book. For safety reasons, a child can be held out of a game if he does not consistently attend practices.

WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS?

Players are assigned to one of the following four divisions based on their age as of July 31st:

Freshman: 5-6  

Sophomore: 7-8

Junior: 9-10

Senior: 11-12

CAN PLAYERS FROM JUNIOR HIGH TEAMS PLAY?

Yes! Players participating in Junior High programs are eligible for play in the SCFL as long as they meet the SCFL age requirements.

HOW ARE THE TEAMS SELECTED FOR POST-SEASON TOURNAMENT PLAY?

The winning Super Bowl coach in each division will coach the tournament team. If that coach is unable to perform this duty, it will fall to the second place team, then third, etc. 

These tournaments will be played throughout November. The coach selects the tournament team with input from other coaches in the division. The coach is responsible for his own tournament team coaching staff. The fee to participate, collected at All Star registration, covers the new uniform that each player will be given. The fees to play in each All Star tournament is self-funded by the team either through sponsorships or a collection among the parents to divide the cost of the tournaments.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE COMBINE TRYOUT?

Players are weighed and measured and will be fitted for their uniforms.

Each player will then try out in front of all of the coaches of his division. In the try-out, the players are required to run a timed 40 yard dash, run a timed agility test, attempt to catch a football thrown by a coach, throw a football to a coach, and tackle a tackling dummy. Additional drills may be implemented. 

Before the players are dismissed, the coaches have an opportunity to ask each player a few questions about their athletic experience. Each coach then evaluates the players based on their own criteria. At the end of tryouts the coaches draw for draft position.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE COMBINE TRYOUTS AND HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?

Players are encouraged to wear T-shirt, socks, and football cleats. Tryouts usually last about one hour.

WHO ARE THE COACHES?

All of the coaches are volunteers. Most have previous football coaching and/or playing experience. Many of the coaches have coached in the SCFL in the past. The coaches go through a screening and evaluation process by the Board of Directors in an effort to find the most qualified coaches. This is not an easy job. If you have prior coaching and/or playing experience, please let us know. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to share their time to develop the youth of our community.