Q: What is the cutoff date for ages in each age group?
A: TJFL uses the athlete's grade level for the upcoming school year to determine the division in which the player is placed. TJFL athletes range in age from 4-14. If a player is 15 as of November 3rd of the current year, they are not eligible to play in TJFL.
A: Practice times are determined by the head coach. Locations are determined by the city of Thornton. For our fall season, practices are three times a week once games begin (coaches may opt to hold an additional practice in the weeks leading up to games). For our spring season, practices are twice a week, with times also based on the head coaches availability. Practice days / times may be adjusted during the week to allow for other league events.
A: Games are typically played on Saturdays. However due to factors outside of the control of the league, such as weather and other city events, games may shift. In the event of a weather delay or cancellation, TJFL will make every effort to inform parents as far in advance as possible.
A: TJFL provides helmet, shoulder pads, and game pants with integrated pads, all of which return to the league after the season is over. Each player keeps the league provided jersey as a memento for finishing the season.
Q: How does TJFL handle playing time?
Q: Is TJFL’s spring program the same as its fall program?
A: Although both spring and fall football and cheerleading operate within TJFL and use the same game rules, team names and rosters are unique to each other. There is no carry over from the two seasons.
Q: Does TJFL offer financial assistance for families to pay registration costs?