🏆 CFA Competitive Division – Guidelines & Instructions 🏆
📢 Overview of the Competitive Division
The Competitive Division is designed for experienced coaches and players seeking a higher level of competition.
- 🏈 Players must have a solid understanding of football fundamentals and compete with the intent to win.
- 👨🏫 Head coaches and their staff build their own teams.
- 🚫 No parent or player requests for specific coaches or friends will be considered.
- 🔥 Tryouts are structured similarly to travel team tryouts.
👨🏫 Coach Requirements
All Competitive Division head coaches must submit the following:
✅ Name
✅ Coaching bio, including experience and coaching philosophy
✅ Photo 📸
✅ Coaching staff names (maximum of three assistants)
✅ Preliminary or final roster (if applicable)
✅ If participating in the draft, indicate the number of open roster spots
📩 Submit rosters via email to:
📧 [email protected]
🚨 Important: Any player participating in tryouts may not be recruited or approached by another coach outside of the official draft process. Violations will result in player disqualification from league play.
📋 Building a Team & Team Roster Submission
📅 Deadline: February 28, 2025
1️⃣ Full Roster Submission
- A minimum of seven (7) players must be submitted.
- No draft participation is required.
- 🚫 Players already on a submitted roster are not eligible for tryouts.
2️⃣ Partial Roster Submission & Draft Participation
- If a coach does not have a full team, they can enter the draft to select additional players.
- The number of open roster spots must be reported to the league before tryouts.
- Coaches are responsible for ensuring all preliminary roster players are registered before final team assignments.
📅 Tryout Date, Time & Location
📢 Saturday, March 1, 2025
📍 Location: Freedom Basin Park, Oakley
🚗 Parking at Freedom High School parking lot
🕣 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM → 8U & 10U
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM → 12U & 14U (Middle School)
🏈 The Draft & Tryout Process
📌 For Coaches
- 🏈 Coaches participating in the draft must submit their open roster spots before tryouts.
- Example: If a coach has 4 players and wants a 9-player team, they must indicate 5 open spots.
- 🔢 The recommended maximum roster is 10 players. The absolute maximum is 12 players.
- 👥 Coaches must register as a volunteer coach and request draft participation if they need additional players.
📌 For Players
- 🏃♂️ Players without a committed team must attend tryouts to be eligible for draft selection.
- 🚫 No guaranteed spots – teams draft players based on their evaluations.
- 📩 Players selected in the draft will be contacted by the league, which will provide the coach’s contact information.
- ☎️ It is the coach’s responsibility to reach out to their drafted players.
🔄 Tryout Format & Draft Selection
1️⃣ Players check in 15 minutes before tryouts and receive an assigned number taped to their chest and back.
2️⃣ 📸 A photo will be taken for tracking.
3️⃣ 🔄 Players will rotate through football skill stations.
4️⃣ 🏈 Head coaches and assistants evaluate players based on performance.
5️⃣ 📋 After tryouts, the draft will be conducted in person at a TBD date, time, and location.
🔢 How the Draft Works
- ✅ Teams with fewer than 10 players will draft first.
- 🔁 Once all teams have at least 10 players, teams needing extra players (up to 12 total) may select from the remaining available players.
- ❗ Any player not drafted into the Competitive Division will be placed on a Recreational team, provided a spot is available.
👨👩👦 Information for Parents
🤔 Is Your Player Ready for the Competitive Division?
✅ Must have prior football experience (flag, 7v7, or tackle).
✅ Must understand the game rules and be committed to attending practices.
🚫 No friend or team requests – coaches determine their own rosters.
📌 What Happens if My Child Tries Out?
1️⃣ Tryout Attendance is Required – Players must be present at tryouts to be drafted.
2️⃣ No Guaranteed Placement – Selection depends on team needs and coach evaluations.
3️⃣ If Selected, Parents Will Be Notified –
- 📩 You will receive your child’s team assignment and coach’s contact information.
- ☎️ Coaches will contact players directly about practices and expectations.
4️⃣ If Not Selected for Competitive Division – - 🏈 The player will be assigned to a Recreational team, provided there are available spots.
📍 Commitment Expectations
🏋️♂️ Practices: Coaches set their own practice schedules (days, times, and locations).
🏆 Games: Sunday games only.
⏳ No Sunday practices on game day unless specifically requested by the coach.
🔄 Returning Coaches – Is Your Team Competitive?
A team qualifies as competitive if:
✅ The head coach is submitting a roster of at least 6-7 experienced players.
✅ The team has competed in playoffs and Championships multiple times in past seasons.
🏈 NFL Flag Partnership
CFA has partnered with NFL Flag, providing:
⭐ Regional & national competition opportunities.
⭐ Official NFL team names, uniforms, and flags must be used.
🔔 Final Notes for Parents & Coaches
📢 The Competitive Division is not recreational and is designed for higher-level athletes looking to improve and compete.
🏈 The draft process ensures fairness and team balance.
🔁 If a player is not selected, they will have the opportunity to play in the Recreational Division, which still includes skill development, playoffs, and championships.
📩 Submit rosters via email to:
📧 [email protected]