📋 Overview
BAYFL offers a safe, developmental football program focused on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and fun for kids in Berks County and surrounding areas.
👥 Age & Grade Divisions
| Division | Typical Grades | Age Range (as of July 1) |
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| Flag | K–1st | Must be at least 5; cannot turn 7 before July 1 |
| Mighty Mites | 2nd–3rd | Must be 7–8; cannot turn 9 before July 1 |
| Mites | 4th–5th | Must be 9–10; cannot turn 11 before July 1 |
| Midgets | 6th–7th | Must be 11–12; cannot turn 13 before July 1 |
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🛑8th Graders are not allowed to play for BAYFL. They must play for the middle school team.
🕒 Game Schedule Basics
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Flag: Sundays at 11:30 AM, occasionally Saturdays at 9:30 AM
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JV (all levels): Saturdays starting at 10:30 AM
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Varsity (all levels): Sundays starting at 12:30 PM
Games will not start later than 9:00 PM.
📝 Required Documents
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Valid birth certificate with seal
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Player name, date of birth, and school district must be recorded accurately on team rosters
📆 Attendance Requirements
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Players must attend at least 4 practices before their first game to be eligible to play.
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Players must participate in a minimum of 50% of practices to be eligible to play in games (with exceptions allowed for illness, injury, or family emergency).
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Absences may affect playing time and postseason eligibility.
⚠️ Gameplay Highlights
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JV players must play a minimum of 6 plays per game (excluding special teams).
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Varsity players cannot play in JV games.
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Mercy Rule may apply to allow a continuous clock when the score gap is significant.
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Overtime follows standard PIAA rules.
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Playoffs: All teams are included; top Varsity teams in each division advance to Championships.
🧠 Coaching & Safety
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All coaches must be certified (includes training in concussion, heat safety, and CPR/AED).
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No uncertified adults are allowed on the field or sidelines during games.
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Each team is encouraged to assign a Player Safety Coach (PSC).
🏆 Postseason
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All teams qualify for league playoffs.
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Top 2 Varsity teams in each division move on to the Championship Game.
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Championship locations rotate annually.
🚫 Code of Conduct
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Poor sportsmanship by players, coaches, or spectators may result in suspension or removal.
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Ejections carry a 1-week suspension.
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A second ejection = suspension for the remainder of the season.