Chambersburg Trojans Youth
Team colors- Navy/White
Team mascot- Trojans
Organization founded in December 2019
League- CFA founded in 1973-The CFA was founded to give children an opportunity to play tackle football in a safe environment.  The object of this organization is to establish and maintain a program of supervised football for children through the development of the following fundamentals: sportsmanship, mental and physical health, character, and cultural and scholastic achievements.  The CFA believes the wellbeing of the sport of youth football depends on the following: a broad appreciation of the game, excellence in coaching, an emphasis on safety and health, high levels of youth participation and collaborations with the many partner organizations involved in youth football and cheerleading.  We will promote this through family, fun, and fundamentals, as well as "giving back" to our youth and their communities.


Teams in CFA: 33 teams
Central Dauphin Rams          
Central Penn Crusaders
Carlisle Thundering herd                              
Cumberland Valley Eagles
Harrisburg Cougars
New Cumberland Colts
Red Land Patriots
Susquehanna Tribe
York Bears
Chambersburg Trojans
East Pennsboro Panthers
Lower Dauphin Falcons
Mechanicsburg Wildcats
Lebanon Raiders
Middletown Blue Raiders
Northern Polar Bears
Swatara Tigers
Waynesboro Stallions
West Perry Mustangs
Big Spring Bulldogs
Boiling Spring Bubblers
Gettysburg Warriors
Greenwood Buffaloes
Good Shepard Rams
Lebanon Friendship Cedars
Tri community Panthers
Seven Sorrows Eagles
Susquanita Blackhawks
Northern Lebanon Vikings
Palmyra Cougars
Steel High Lil Rollers
Mountville Black knights
Fairfield Knights
TACKLE FOOTBALL
How are children separated into teams?
Football teams are organized by according to the CFA By-Laws which divides the children into team bases by their AGE as of April 30th of the current year and also based by certain weight limits into the following:
Lils-4-5 year old flag football
In this division the teams play every home varsity game (4 times). Before our Smurfs play. They will practice at 10a and play a game at 10:30.
Smurf: 6-7 years old and below 85 pounds, Stripe Rule Applies to those over 85lbs
Peewee: Generally, 8-9 years old and below 110 pounds, Stripe Rule Applies to those over 110lbs
Pony: Generally, 10-11 years old and below 135 pounds, Stripe Rule Applies to those over 135lbs.
Midget: Generally, 12-13 years old on April 30. Can be going into the 9th grade, can be 14 on April 30 but has to be going into the 8th grade.  Stripe Rule Applies to those over 165lbs with the addition of the Stripe Rule by the CFA, any player over the weight limit of their respective level is now able to play a position on the Offensive or Defensive line, so every child now has the opportunity to participate. 
When do the teams practice?
Practices for all teams JV/Varsity will start 22 July 2024 and run each week for the duration of the season. Football practices generally run from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday through Thursday until school begins (unless otherwise noted by coach). Once school begins, practice for all levels change to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm (UNLESS COACH SAYS OTHERWISE).  Football coaches can schedule additional practices at their own discretion. (WILL BE COMMUNICATED).
Where are practices held?
All teams will practice at Cams South
Where are the games held?
All Varsity home games are held on Sunday at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. All JV home games are held on Saturday on the Cams North Field. Away game locations will be communicated to the families.
Within each level we generally field a Junior Varsity and Varsity team.  JV players play on Saturday and Varsity players play mostly on Sundays. Whether a youth plays at the JV or Varsity level, please remember that our primary goal is to teach the game of football and place players at the level that will afford them maximum playing time.
What are the times of the games?
Saturday JV games:
PeeWee-9am
Midget-10:30
Pony-11:30pm
Sunday Varsity games
Lils Flag 10a-11a
Smurf-11a
Peewee-12p
Midget-1:30p
Pony-3pm
How much does it cost to get into a game?
$3-Adults
$2-Kids (School age)
Football/Cheer participants in uniform are free.
Coaches with Badges are free
Does the CTYA provide all of the equipment?
For football players, we provide Helmets, Shoulder Pads, Practice pants(limited) & 1 mouthpiece. We provide some of the best helmets available on the market today and we keep our helmets reconditioned and certified, to be sure we keep your child as safe as possible.  Integrated Practice pants are available but are limited in quantity, Game pants will be provided for the 2024 thanks to our generous sponsors. Reversible game jerseys are provided. Cleats, and any additional equipment you wish your child to wear is your responsibility. Clear visors are the only visor allowed on the helmets. No stickers of any kind are allowed on the equipment unless provided by the organization. All equipment must be signed for by a parent/guardian and returned at the end of the season or upon request.
Are there minimum requirements for playing time?
No. Players are assessed by their skill level and their participation this dictates playing time. We do not guarantee playing time; however, we will make every attempt to play each child if they attend practices and put forth an effort. A JV team will be created to provide as much playing time as possible for each participant. JV teams have a separate schedule from the Varsity team and will play on Saturdays. JV teams and schedules are usually organized week 2 of the varsity regular season. Varsity and JV teams will be announced after the 2nd scrimmage. JV players are encouraged to attend varsity games, but attendance is not mandatory.
If my child starts out the season on JV, can he be moved to Varsity/If my son starts out the season on Varsity, can he be moved to JV? Yes, for both questions, the kids are evaluated daily and if they are able to play on varsity they will be moved up and a player can be moved from varsity to JV.  If for some reason the coaching staff thinks the athlete needs more experience/work, they can be moved to JV.
Are scores kept at the games?
Scores are kept for all levels of play except Lils and Smurfs.
What rules are followed? For the most part, PIAA rules are enforced by 4 referees during a game. There are no referees for Lils/Smurf games.  The head Smurf coach from each team participating appoints a referee for the game. The Smurf level will play 2-20 halves with a running clock.
What are the ball sizes are used for each level?
Lils/Smurf-K2
PeeWee-K2
Pony-TDJ
Midget-TDY
****Balls can be purchased at our sponsor Dicks Sporting Goods or any sports equipment store.
What about Concussions?
 Concussions in football, just like in any other sport, are a concern.  Recently, there has been a lot of attention in the media about the long-term effects of repeated concussions and players returning to the game without adequate time to recover.  We take concussions, their prevention, and their diagnosis very seriously.  We are a USA Football Heads Up program, so as such, our coaches must complete certain levels of training to teach your child how to “take their head out of the game” and all of our coaches also take concussion training where they learn to spot symptoms and the importance of rest after a concussion is diagnosed.  They also are trained for hydration, and heat acclimation.  For more information on concussions and safety, click here. Isn’t playing Youth Football dangerous? There is a huge misconception that youth football is more prone to injuries than other youth sports. In reality, it is no more dangerous than baseball, basketball or soccer.  It is expected that hard contact will occur while playing, but the risk of injury is minimized because of the equipment that the players wear. We take injuries very seriously and we are prepared for them. For an honest look at youth football injuries, check out the USA Football website.

Any other questions or concerns can be directed to the Football Director Tay Jones at [email protected]