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* The minimum weight requirement for participating is 40lbs. Players must weigh at or greater than 40lbs by the official weigh-in.

In an effort to ensure we continue to serve our community and the largest group of children the Board of Commissioners approved a small modification to the FCYFL Age and Weight Matrix to adjust the upper weight classes (130lbs and 155lbs) to be more inclusive of the majority of middle school age children so that they may participate and prepare for High School ball.

In addition to the weight matrix, the FCYFL divides most of the Weight Classes into 3 development levels or Divisions. We believe that the combination of the weight matrix with the 3 skill levels will provide the vast majority of kids with the opportunity to be successful at their own pace. There are 2 exceptions to the 3 skill levels: 1) at Anklebiters (AB) all children are considered to be Developmental, and 2) at the 155lb weight class where participation levels prevent splitting into multiple teams and the majority of the kids are on the last stage before moving on to High School football.

This Age and Weight Matrix is OFFICIAL. Until such time as the Official Rules are updated, the below matrix will continue to serve as the OFFICIAL matrix. The minimum weight requirement for participating is 40lbs for Anklebiters and 56lbs for other weight classes. Players must weigh at or greater than the minimum by the official weigh-in (Typically mid-to-late August).

 

FCYFL Age Matrix

(If you have any questions regarding this age matrix, please contact your local club's commissioner.)

Birthday Age Cutoff Dates: Ages 7-11 and 14 - Age on October 1; Ages 15-16 - 15 year olds that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs. No player that turns 17 on or before December 31st is eligible to play. participation levels prevent splitting into multiple teams and the majority of the kids are on the last stage before moving on to High School football.

This Age and Weight Matrix is OFFICIAL. Until such time as the Official Rules are updated, the below matrix will continue to serve as the OFFICIAL matrix. The minimum weight requirement for participating is 40lbs for Anklebiters and 56lbs for other weight classes. Players must weigh at or greater than the minimum by the official weigh-in (Typically mid-to-late August).
FCYFL Age Matrix

(If you have any questions regarding this age matrix, please contact your local club's commissioner.)

Birthday Age Cutoff Dates: Ages 7-11 and 14 - Age on October 1; Ages 15-16 - 15 year olds that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs. No player that turns 17 on or before December 31st is eligible to play.

* Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball in Anklebiters is 70lbs. Anklebiter players over the 70lb limit and all other unlimited players at other weight classes are not eligible to play in a position that normally handles the ball unless they are at or below the listed maximum ball carrier weight (the weight limit listed next to "Unlimited/" on the chart above).

Positions excluded for unlimited players exceeding the maximum ballcarrier limit include all offensive backfield positions, all eligible receivers and tight end positions, and any position not on the first line of a special teams’ formation. Exceptions include the offensive positions of center, punter, and placekicker.

** 15-year old’s that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs.
*** 16-year old’s that turn 17 on or before December 31st are not eligible to play.

For the remainder of the weight classes there are three established conferences to provide three different levels of ability and experience for the players.

American Conference

The American Conference is structured with youths of the greatest ability and most experience in comparison to their peers; therefore we will only field one American Conference team in each weight class.

Central Conference

The Central Conference is a mid-level competition group structured to include both single entry Club teams which may not be able to compete equally in the American Conference and multiple entry Club teams with some experience.

National Conference
The National Conference is designated as a conference for multi-entry teams with youth of limited ability and experience in comparison to the other conferences.
Equipment

Required Equipment: The following is a list of required equipment. Parents and players will not modify this equipment in any way. All uniforms and equipment will be provided by Fort Hunt, except as noted:

1. Helmet (with approved face guard and chin strap).
2. Shoulder Pads.
3. Game Pants (with thigh pads & knee pads).
4. Practice Pants.
5. Hip Pads and Tail Pad.
6. Game Jersey.
7. Practice Jersey.
8. Shoes - either molded or removable cleats are allowed - (provided by the player).
9. Mouth Guard
10. Black game socks

Optional Equipment (Provided by the Player):
1. Athletic Supporter (with cup insert) and other personal protection devices are recommended, but must be in compliance with the National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NHFS) Rules.
2. Any shirts won under your game jersey need to be black in color.

If in doubt, check with your Head Coach or the Commissioner.

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* Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball in Anklebiters is 70lbs. Anklebiter players over the 70lb limit and all other unlimited players at other weight classes are not eligible to play in a position that normally handles the ball unless they are at or below the listed maximum ball carrier weight (the weight limit listed next to "Unlimited/" on the chart above). Positions excluded for unlimited players exceeding the maximum ballcarrier limit include all offensive backfield positions, all eligible receivers and tight end positions, and any position not on the first line of a special teams’ formation. Exceptions include the offensive positions of center, punter, and placekicker.

** 15-year old’s that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs.

*** 16-year old’s that turn 17 on or before December 31st are not eligible to play.

For the remainder of the weight classes there are three established conferences to provide three different levels of ability and experience for the players.

 

American Conference

The American Conference is structured with youths of the greatest ability and most experience in comparison to their peers; therefore we will only field one American Conference team in each weight class.

Central Conference

The Central Conference is a mid-level competition group structured to include both single entry Club teams which may not be able to compete equally in the American Conference and multiple entry Club teams with some experience.

National Conference

The National Conference is designated as a conference for multi-entry teams with youth of limited ability and experience in comparison to the other conferences.

Equipment

Required Equipment: The following is a list of required equipment. Parents and players will not modify this equipment in any way. All uniforms and equipment will be provided by Fort Hunt, except as noted:

1. Helmet (with approved face guard and chin strap).
2. Shoulder Pads.
3. Game Pants (with thigh pads & knee pads).
4. Practice Pants.
5. Hip Pads and Tail Pad.
6. Game Jersey.
7. Practice Jersey.
8. Shoes - either molded or removable cleats are allowed - (provided by the player).
9. Mouth Guard
10. Black game socks

 

Optional Equipment (Provided by the Player):

1. Athletic Supporter (with cup insert) and other personal protection devices are recommended, but must be in compliance with the National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NHFS) Rules.
2. Any shirts won under your game jersey need to be black in color.

 

If in doubt, check with your Head Coach or the Commissioner.

ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A VIRGINIA DMV-ISSUED ID CARD IN HAND WHEN ATTENDING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WEIGH-IN SESSIONS.

No other identification cards (passports included) will be accepted. This is not a Fort Hunt rule, this is mandated by the Fairfax County Youth Football League.

The card must reflect the player's current address and will take approximately 10 business days to be delivered once issued by the DMV.

Fort Hunt Assembles at a designated time near Door 9 with DMV ID CARD and shorts and T-shirt

(NO SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS ALLOWED)

This Age and Weight Matrix is now OFFICIAL, and the new weights appear below:

* The minimum weight requirement for participating is 40lbs. Players must weigh at or greater than 40lbs by the official weigh-in.

In an effort to ensure we continue to serve our community and the largest group of children the Board of Commissioners approved a small modification to the FCYFL Age and Weight Matrix to adjust the upper weight classes (130lbs and 155lbs) to be more inclusive of the majority of middle school age children so that they may participate and prepare for High School ball.

In addition to the weight matrix, the FCYFL divides most of the Weight Classes into 3 development levels or Divisions. We believe that the combination of the weight matrix with the 3 skill levels will provide the vast majority of kids with the opportunity to be successful at their own pace. There are 2 exceptions to the 3 skill levels: 1) at Anklebiters (AB) all children are considered to be Developmental, and 2) at the 155lb weight class where participation levels prevent splitting into multiple teams and the majority of the kids are on the last stage before moving on to High School football.

This Age and Weight Matrix is OFFICIAL. Until such time as the Official Rules are updated, the below matrix will continue to serve as the OFFICIAL matrix. The minimum weight requirement for participating is 40lbs for Anklebiters and 56lbs for other weight classes. Players must weigh at or greater than the minimum by the official weigh-in (Typically mid-to-late August).

 

FCYFL Age Matrix

(If you have any questions regarding this age matrix, please contact your local club's commissioner.)

Birthday Age Cutoff Dates: Ages 7-11 and 14 - Age on October 1; Ages 15-16 - 15 year olds that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs. No player that turns 17 on or before December 31st is eligible to play.

* Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball in Anklebiters is 70lbs. Anklebiter players over the 70lb limit and all other unlimited players at other weight classes are not eligible to play in a position that normally handles the ball unless they are at or below the listed maximum ball carrier weight (the weight limit listed next to "Unlimited/" on the chart above). Positions excluded for unlimited players exceeding the maximum ballcarrier limit include all offensive backfield positions, all eligible receivers and tight end positions, and any position not on the first line of a special teams’ formation. Exceptions include the offensive positions of center, punter, and placekicker.

** 15-year old’s that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs.

*** 16-year old’s that turn 17 on or before December 31st are not eligible to play.

Our home game field is Carl Sandburg Middle School (8428 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308), which is a synthetic turf field. As a member of the Fairfax County Youth Football League (FCYFL), Fort Hunt is one of 24 clubs participating in this League. In order to make this year’s football season a positive experience for you and your child, we would like to provide you with some important information as it pertains to the FCYFL game schedules so that you are fully informed of League expectations prior to registering and making the commitment to participate in Fort Hunt and in the FCYFL. 

(a) Game schedules are NOT finalized until after the last weigh-in. The League needs to first understand how many teams are participating before a schedule can be completed.

(b) Approximately 70% of FCYFL games are scheduled on Saturdays.

(c) Approximately 25% of FCYFL games are scheduled on Sundays.

(d) Approximately 5% of FCYFL games are scheduled on weeknights (Mon-Fri).

(e) All game scheduling is done regardless of outside factors such as community events;

(f) Weekend games are scheduled without deference to religious denominations. The potential exists that conflicts may occur and the FCYFL will go ahead and play scheduled games. Please be aware that the possibility exists for a conflict and personal decisions must be made by the family whether to participate or not.

(g) All game scheduling is done by the FCYFL based upon allocated space available to each individual member club.

(h) When games are postponed due to inclement weather, they must be made up as soon as possible because of the limited facilities (fields) available, the short seven-week regular season; unpredictability of weather, play-off and championship games, and the Thanksgiving Holiday. This means games could be rescheduled as quickly as the day after a postponement!

(i) With the introduction of the new turf fields around the county, FCYFL will schedule and reschedule games on these weatherproof sites in the best interests of finishing the season on time and not canceling any games! This scheduling pattern takes precedence over the “home” game concept experienced in the past. When possible, we will continue to schedule home games as in the past, however, “playing the game” is the most important goal we desire. In the next few years, sports fields in our region will undergo a MAJOR renovation to synthetic turf surfaces and we must be flexible and adjust ahead of the curve.

(j) The availability of game officials and the weather are the primary reasons for the initial schedule and subsequent schedule changes.

 Please keep in mind that the FCYFL has (24) member clubs from Gainesville to Alexandria, from Woodbridge to Loudoun County. The FCYFL tries to “look” at weekly match-ups, time and location of games when schedules are developed. However, the availability of facilities (lighted) or lack of lighted fields, significantly impacts “convenient” geographical scheduling. Teams are matched by draw, not by geography, so the possibility exists in each weight class that all clubs may play any other club, anywhere in the county. We are cognizant that traffic, early morning, and late night games, are considered an inconvenience by some people. The bottom line is that the FCYFL is an organization that has over 7,000 players, a limited number of officials; limited number of lighted and turf fields, and trying to schedule all these games in a 7 week regular season is a challenge, to say the least, so we appreciate your patience when inclement weather causes everyone’s schedule to change.

Our philosophy in Fort Hunt Football and Cheer is that every boy and girl who wants to play Football and Cheer should be able to do so, regardless of their financial situation.
If your family is in need, there are two ways to receive financial assistance for Fort Hunt Football and Cheer.

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1. Fairfax County Youth Sports Scholarship program
Once you have properly finished the Fort Hunt online registration form, the following additional steps are needed before your child's registration is considered complete. Until all these steps are done, your child's registration is considered incomplete and they will not be assigned to a team and are not allowed on a field or court for either practice or games.
Download application, properly complete, and sign the Fairfax County Youth Sports Scholarship program application.
Provide proof that your child is currently receiving assistance by:
Attaching a copy of your official document that signifies your child is receiving aid.
or obtain the signature of school counselor, staff, case worker, or other official on appropriate line of Scholarship application form.
Give signed application form and proof of aid to your sports commissioner and/or registrar.
Once you have completed the online registration AND provided appropriate paperwork to the sports commissioner/registrar, your child's registration is complete.

FHYAA wants to ensure that every child has an opportunity to participate in youth sports regardless of his or her financial situation. The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreational Services (DCRS) provides registration fee scholarships. To be eligible for a county scholarship, a child must be currently enrolled in a public assistance program such as Free or Reduced Lunch, General Relief, Food Stamps, ADC, Foster Care, Medicaid, or SSI. In addition the child must live in Fairfax County, be enrolled in K - 12, commit to attend 80% of practices and games, and not be currently served by an existing scholarship or fee waiver program.

1. Special requests for assistance
If you are not eligible for the above Fairfax County assistance program, but still require financial assistance, you can make a special request directly the Football and Cheer Commissioner.

The Gridiron Elite (formerly GYFL)
Gridiron Elite (formerly GYFL) and SECFD have joined forces to play in the Alliance (Metro MD Football Alliance). consists of All-Star teams from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore, Charles County, Central PA, District of Columbia, Fairfax County, Hartford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Prince William County. While traditional youth football leagues operate during the fall, we provide unprecedented exposure during the spring and summer months, attracting the best high school coaches in the area.

The Gridiron Elite is pleased to partner with local youth organizations to identify and select the best 10 through 15-year-old players to represent our All-Star teams. Each week, for approximately two months, teams match up and play 11 on 11, full contact against the best of the best from each county. Games are played on state-of the-art field turf at locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia beginning in April with the championship culminating in June. It is a rare chance and amazing experience for players and High School coaches to see several games in one day, on one field with the area’s best talent!

The teams will consist of existing organizations that have a 10U/11U equivalent, which consist of youth in the 5th and 6th grades. The Junior Varsity league will consist of existing organizations that have a 12U equivalent, which encompasses youth in the 6th and 7th Grades. The Varsity league will consist of existing organization that have a 15U equivalent, which encompasses youth in the 8th grade. The teams will be open to all players from different programs, and players will where the helmets from whatever program they come from. The Head Coaches will be from the partnering "anchor organizations" and the team will wear the uniforms of the anchor organizations.