Question 1

Does my player need a helmet and pads?

Accepted Answer

If your player is in grades Kinder-2nd, they do not need a helmet or pads. If they are in grades 3rd-6th, they will need all the equipment, including helmet and pads. We may have an option to purchase one or both through AYFA.

Question 2

Does my player need a physical?

Accepted Answer

No, players do not need physicals to play AYFA sports.

Question 3

How many days a week are practices?

Accepted Answer

Practice schedules depend on the grade level of the player, and are determined AFTER teams have been formed (after the draft) according to field availability and coach's preference. There is no way to determine this schedule earlier.

Question 4

What tackle equipment do I need to purchase?

Accepted Answer

The league provides pants and jersey. You will be responsible for helmet, pads, cleats, and mouth guard. We may have options to purchase some equipment through AYFA.

Question 5

What flag equipment do I need to purchase?

Accepted Answer

The league provides pants and jersey. You will be responsible for cleats and mouth guards. We recommend purchasing multiple mouth guards, as they are often chewed to ruin or lost.