frequently asked questions
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Tackle Football | Flag Football | Cheerleading
Click on each sport title above to learn more!
Tackle Football | Flag Football | Cheerleading
Click on each sport title above to learn more!
Q: WHAT AGE DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE TO PARTICIPATE IN FOOTBALL OR CHEER?
A: Dexter children entering grades 3-6 may participate in DYFL Tackle Football and Cheer. Flag Football is available to Dexter children in grades 1-6.
A: Dexter children entering grades 3-6 may participate in DYFL Tackle Football and Cheer. Flag Football is available to Dexter children in grades 1-6.
Q: ARE THERE TRYOUTS FOR TACKLE, FLAG AND CHEERLEADING?
A: No, there are no tryouts. Only evaluations for tackle and flag football to ensure kids are placed appropriately.
Q: WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL MY CHILD NEED FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL?
A: A helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, jersey, and 1 pair of pants with pads will be provided by DYFL.
Q: WHAT ARE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES?
A: Parents are expected to bring their child to practices and games. Parents are not expected to stay during practice times, but can if they want. Parent help is needed in the concession stand, chain gang, announcer's booth, apparel table, and with the end of the year banquet.
Q: WHAT SAFETY PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN?
A: DYFL coaches and players are members of USA Football and participate in the Heads-Up Training and Certification Program. Coaches attend clinics throughout the Summer that teach proper blocking and tackling techniques. Equipment is inspected and evaluated each season to ensure the children have the proper gear in order to play safe and fun football.
Q: IF MY CHILD ATTENDS A SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTSIDE OF DEXTER, CAN THEY PLAY FOOTBALL WITH DYFL?
A: A child is eligible to play football for DYFL if they are a resident of Dexter or attend Dexter Community Schools.
A: No, there are no tryouts. Only evaluations for tackle and flag football to ensure kids are placed appropriately.
Q: WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL MY CHILD NEED FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL?
A: A helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, jersey, and 1 pair of pants with pads will be provided by DYFL.
Q: WHAT ARE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES?
A: Parents are expected to bring their child to practices and games. Parents are not expected to stay during practice times, but can if they want. Parent help is needed in the concession stand, chain gang, announcer's booth, apparel table, and with the end of the year banquet.
Q: WHAT SAFETY PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN?
A: DYFL coaches and players are members of USA Football and participate in the Heads-Up Training and Certification Program. Coaches attend clinics throughout the Summer that teach proper blocking and tackling techniques. Equipment is inspected and evaluated each season to ensure the children have the proper gear in order to play safe and fun football.
Q: IF MY CHILD ATTENDS A SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTSIDE OF DEXTER, CAN THEY PLAY FOOTBALL WITH DYFL?
A: A child is eligible to play football for DYFL if they are a resident of Dexter or attend Dexter Community Schools.
