What league does Erie Youth Football participate in? 

a) Erie Youth Football participates in the Jeffco Youth Football Association (JYFA). This is a competitive league with teams from different cities around Denver.

What are the age groups?

a) We are a grade based league, from grades 2-8.

What are the rules of the JYFA?

a) All rules can be found on the homepage of the Jeffco Youth Football Association website.

Is this competitive football or more recreational?

a) This is competitive football. We keep score. A team’s win/loss record determines their seeding into the play-offs. Not every team reaches the championship play-offs. If a team does not reach the championship play-offs, they will go to the consolation play-offs.

Do all players get the same amount of playing time?

a) No, this is competitive football. However, every player will play in every game. All players on 60 yard fields will be required to have a minimum play requirement of 15 plays including kickoff, kick return and extra point conversions. All players on 100 yard fields will be required to have a minimum play requirement of 10 plays including kickoff, kickoff return and extra point conversions.

How are teams formed?

a) Per JYFA rules, players will remain on the same roster from year to year unless there is a change in the number of teams from the previous year. If the number of teams changes, the rosters will be adjusted however the board determines it is in the best interest of the program. For younger age groups (usually at the 3rd grade level) when multiple teams are first formed, there will be a draft held by the head coaches.

What is the length of the football season?

a) Practices usually begin in early August. Games usually start the 3rd Saturday after practices begin. Most teams try to play a pre-season scrimmage the Saturday before games start. Teams will play 8-10 games (including play-offs). The season usually ends in early November. Specific dates for a season are published on our Calendar page as well as game schedules on the Jeffco Youth Football Association website.

How many days a week do teams practice?

a) Each 60 yard field team shall have no more than three (3) contact practices, plus one (1) game per week. Each 100 yard field team shall have no more than four (4) contact practices, plus one (1) game per week. A week is defined as Monday through Sunday. During the playoffs and championship weeks, teams may have unlimited practice days with a 2 hour practice limit per day Monday through Saturday.

When are games and where can I find the schedule?

a) Game schedules can be found on the Jeffco Youth Football Association website. Your head coach is provided the game schedule. In rare instances, there are mistakes on the JYFA website, so be sure to get your game schedule from your head coach.

Can I choose what team I want my child to play on?

a) We try to honor most requests, but they are NOT guaranteed.

How can I volunteer to be a coach?

a) If you would like to be a head coach, contact a member the Erie Youth Football board of directors. If you would like to be an assistant coach, contact the head coach of your player’s team. Every coach will be put through a background check and be USA Football certified per JYFA rules.

I would like to help out, how can I help?

a) Contact your head coach if there is something you would like to help with on your team. Erie Youth Football is always looking for volunteers, so please contact a board member.

Is Erie Youth Football a non-profit organization?

a) Yes, all funds are put into the Erie Youth football program. Everyone associated with Erie Youth Football is a volunteer.

Are there boundary restrictions?

a) Yes. The JYFA has strict boundary restrictions. Erie’s boundaries includes the town of Erie and some of the surrounding areas. See our boundaries section to see if you live in EYFL boundaries.

Are there registration cut-offs?

a) Yes, please see the Calendar page.

What equipment is loaned each season from Erie Youth Football?

a) Erie Youth Football loans out helmets and shoulder pads. All other equipment is the player’s responsibility.

What equipment are players/parents required to purchase?

a) Cleats, chinstrap, colored mouthpiece, black socks for games.

For games, is there a specific uniform?

a) Yes, black football pants with pads, black socks, and either the home or away jersey. Each player will receive a home and away jersey, practice jersey and pants to keep.

Are there home and away jerseys?

a) Yes, Our home jerseys are Black, and our away jerseys are White. Our jerseys are sublimated and reversible.

Jersey numbers, will I get the one I requested?

a) We do not guarantee you will get the number you requested. However, we try to do our best to accommodate jersey number requests as much as possible. Previous years players do get priority when requesting the same number as the previous year, with the exception of times when we combine multiple teams. Otherwise it is first come, first served.

What involvement is required of parents?

a) Parents are needed to help at every game to do things such as scorekeeping, chain crew, and play counting for the younger age groups. We always accept parent volunteers to help us with painting/striping fields, picking up trash after games, clearing snow from fields, etc..

Does Erie Youth Football have a code of conduct for players, parents, and coaches?

a) Yes, you will be able to find the code of conduct here.

Is Erie Youth Football run by volunteers or are people paid to do this?

a) Erie Youth football is completely run by volunteers, nobody is paid. Every coach, helper, and board member volunteer their time, energy, and passion for youth football.

When does registration open up?

a) Registration opens March 1st. Late registration (price increase) usually starts July 1st. Check the Registration page for details.

Will there be a waiting list if the age group my child plays in is full?

a) When an age group is full, yes we open a waiting list. We do our very best to enable as many kids as possible to play football.

I need financial aid to register my child, what do I need to do?

a) Contact a board member prior to the late registration cut-off.

Does Erie Youth Football have cheerleading?

a) Cheerleading has been run by a “sister” organization in the past. Erie Youth Football itself does not run cheerleading, just football. There is currently no one running the cheerleading organization, if you are interested in starting this up we are always willing to work with you and help out where possible.

How closely does Erie Youth Football work with Erie High School?

a) We work very closely with Erie High School football. We are the official feeder program of EHS Football. We encourage all Erie Youth Football players to attend Erie HS football camp, usually held the week before our season starts.