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FAQs

Find Our Most Frequent Questions Below

Do I have to play inside my school cluster?

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No, your son or daughter is permitted to participate in any of our 8 member associations.

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Can I play at multiple associations?

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No, your son or daughter will be certified on only one association roster and participation on any other GYFL roster or any other football or cheerleading program is not permitted.

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What are the age groups for football?

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The minimum league playing age is 5 years old!  The following age classifications are observed:

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  • 5 Year Olds | Age 5 as of & including 7/1

  • 6 Year Olds | Age 6 as of & including 7/1

  • 7 Year Olds | Age 7 as of & including 7/1

  • 8 Year Olds | Age 8 as of & including 7/1

  • 9 Year Olds | Age 9 as of & including 7/1

  • 10 Year Olds | Age 10 as of & including 7/1

  • 11 Year Olds | Age 11 as of & including 7/1

  • 12 Year Olds | Age 12 as of & including 7/1

  • 8th Grade | Age 13 as of & including 7/1 through age 15 as of & including 12/31 of the current year with a maximum of 2 years participating at the 8th grade level.

 

What are the age groups for cheerleading?

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The following grade classifications are observed for cheerleading:

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  • K5 & 1st Grade

  • 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade

  • 4th Grade & 5th Grade

  • 6th Grade & 7th Grade

  • 8th Grade

What days will practices be held?​

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Each association has different procedures on this depending on space availability.  Usually, the coach and/or association sets the practice schedule for the team so practice days usually can not be confirmed until the player/cheerleader is drafted to a team.

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Can my daughter cheer for her brother (or for a team not in her current grade level)?

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No, we have very strict rules on this subject.  Cheerleaders cheer for the grade in which they are currently enrolled during the season.

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Can I request a team?

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No, players/cheerleaders are placed on teams or the grade in which they are currently enrolled during the season.

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Do you have to tryout to make the team?

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No everyone who registers can participate and will be placed on a team.

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Where will the games be held?

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It is not uncommon for teams to have minimal home games. You can expect to travel many Saturdays to fields across Georgia’s metropolitan areas.

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Does my child have to participate in Cheer Off?

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Individual cheerleader participation is up to the parents.

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Does my child need to tumble or stunt?

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All ability levels are welcome! No child will be performing any task that they are not comfortable with. 

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