Q: What are the age requirements for participation?
A: Age determination is based on cutoff dates to maintain fairness and consistency. For ages 7-14, the age is considered as of October 1. For ages 15-16, 15-year-olds turning 16 on or before December 31st must play in the 155lbs weight class. Notably, players turning 17 on or before December 31st are not eligible to participate.

Q: How do we register our child(ren) for Tackle Football?
A: Navigate to the 'Registration' section on the Member Club websites. 

Q: What do registration fees cover?
A: Registration fees contribute to a number of things, including but not limited to; field usage, game officials' payment, uniforms, league insurance, and team equipment.

Q: When does the season start, and how long does it last?
A: Visit the NVYFL calendar or our Member Club website's for season start and duration details.

Q: What equipment does my child need to provide?
A: Rubber cleat shoes, shorts (without pockets), and a colored teeth/mouth guard.  Please see our Member Club website's for club specific information.

Q: What equipment is supplied to the team?
A: Generally players must provide their own girdle, cleats, mouthpieces and chin straps.  Some clubs also require players to purchase their own football pants with pads, practice jerseys, and game socks. This player-supplied equipment can be purchased at major sporting goods stores such as Dicks Sporting Goods or online at Amazon.com, etc.  Please see our Member Club website's for club specific information and check with your Commissioner before making any purchases.

Q: Can my child be assigned to the same team as a neighbor?
A: Players are drafted in accordance of the NVYFL rules.

Q: Where will the games be played?
A: Games will occur at our Member Club locations in Northern Virginia.

Q: Where will practices take place?
A: Practices will occur at our Member Club locations in Northern Virginia

Q: How many nights each week will our child’s team practice?
A: Teams can practice up to five nights a week before Labor Day and three nights per week after that.

Q: Can practice and/or games be canceled due to weather conditions?
A: Weather conditions may lead to cancelations, but games at Member Club locations will proceed unless there is severe weather and as determined by league officials.

Q: What are the weight restrictions for Tackle Football?
A: Please visit the General Information section.

Q: Can children play outside of their weight division?
A: All youth shall play in the Age/Weight Division they are eligible for. There will be no waivers.