Our football program is an effective way to introduce your young football star to the basics and fundamentals of football. Football teaches children perseverance, teamwork, discipline, camaraderie, coordination, it increases endurance and stamina, it strengthens them mentally and physically, and provides mentorship through their coaches. Your growing star will truly enjoy racing down the field as family and friends cheer them on.
We want to make our programs a fun, rewarding, & positive experience for each of our athletes. Sportsmanship is an understanding of and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, integrity, respect of officials and coaches, and general goodwill toward an opponent. It is an declaration that an athlete is disciplined enough to have perspective, maintain self-control, and do what is best for his or her teammates. Parents, coaches, and team leaders are an essential part of maintaining group sportsmanship and composure. We truly care about developing our athletes past sportsmanship by instilling leadership values, a teamwork mentality, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, & character.
Your football player will also learn the basics of football, strength & conditioning drills, & gain a network of lasting friendships along the way.
Other events outside of football games include, but are not limited to or guaranteed: Summer Football Camp, Homecoming Parade with Lake Worth ISD, Dallas RedZone Games at AT&T Stadium, & other fun events organized & planned by your football player's coach.
LWYA Football Program ranges from ages four (4) through twelve (12). 4 year old participants will play up with the 5 year olds. 12 year old participants must be no older than 6th grade. Age verification documents accepted include: Birth Certificates, Military IDs, or State IDs. All documents must be a hard copy, paper form. The document must have the full name & birthdate of the player. No digital documentation will be accepted, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Football Registration opens in March & closes the first week of July.**No football players will be accepted after the first week of June and/or once LWYA Football team max number has been met, whichever comes first. There are absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS due to the amount of time the uniform manufacturers take to make the uniforms.
Registration fees cover the cost of the players’ jerseys & pants along with an end-of-season participation trophy. It will also cover operating costs (i.e. field rental, utilities, etc).
WE HAVE A NO REFUND POLICY.
Players are responsible for purchasing other uniform items such as mouthguards, pants, cleats, helmets & shoulder pads. Other additional expenses include but are not limited to; homecoming, pink out attire, competitions, etc. *Your Coach or Team Parent might organize a team fundraiser to help with additional expenses, but these are not required if you'd like to pay out of pocket.
Typically, uniform fittings are scheduled for June.
Football uniforms will be issued in mid-August by your football player's coach if there is no interruption in the supply chain.
Yes, every tackle & flag football player is required to attend one of the two certification weigh-ins. Every player attending certification weigh-ins must present their birth certificate to be certified & weighed in.*Players who do not attend either certification weigh-in will not be eligible to participate in the upcoming season, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Teams are formed by age. Football players may play up, not down per the guidelines below & will be placed on teams in the exact order of the guidelines. The guidelines may also supersede age as deemed necessary by the Football Commissioner.
Team formations will start once football registration closes the first week of July. Your football player's Coach will welcome your football player to the team & provide season information & dates via a call, text, or email to the contact on your registration form.
By registering as a coach & filling out the interview form. Click the button above to take you to the interview page. Once football registration closes in July & we know how many coaches are needed, we will schedule head coach interviews.*NOTE: You must provide two age divisions & your placement will depend on:
Please email our Football Commissioner with questions at Football@LWYAsports.org.*Returning Football Head Coaches: A returning head coach is not guaranteed to move up with the same Cheer team from the previous season, unless both cheer & football coaches are family. The Football Commissioner will determine the placement of Coaches (& their returning teams) based on league registration & need. A returning Head Coach is defined as the season immediately previous; all other previous seasons head coaches will follow the new head coach interview process.
Regular season starts in August & ends in late October/early November. Post season starts in early November & ends in mid-December.
Practices for regular season begin the first week of August. Practice days & times are at the Coach's discretion. Football Coaches try to accommodate a practice schedule that coincides with cheer practices for siblings, but there is no guarantee.
*LWYA is an all-volunteer organization & as such all members are requested to serve one weekend at the Home Game concession stand. Sign-ups will go out once game schedules are finalized.
Yes, the NWTYFA league has a $5 cash only Gate Fee for spectators. The Gate Fee does not apply to players, cheerleaders in uniform, and approved volunteer staff.*Spectators must remain in the stands & cannot enter the track or football field area.
Yes, every season we offer a free strength and conditioning camp prior to season opening. It is usually held in June.
All coaches, players, parents and spectators are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. Any violations of the rules of conduct may result in being removed from the game and/or park grounds up to and including dismissal. Anyone removed from any practices or games will be subject to discipline. You can download our full code of conduct rules & anti-bullying policy here.
**FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE - Always treat others (coaches, parents, officials, and players) the same way that you would want you and your child to be treated.
No, but please disclose all medical issues to your child's coach so that our coaching staff can be prepared in an emergency situation. Please make sure your child has any emergency medication needed- i.e. inhalers, insulin, etc. Athlete safety is our time priority!
The LWYA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth sports organization who rely on the generosity of our volunteers that give their time to the kids in our community. Volunteering your time can go a long way towards creating a successful season for our kids. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Football Commissioner or your head coach.*All coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, commissioners, officials, & board members are required to complete a criminal background check.
Please email our Football Commissioner with questions at Football@LWYAsports.org