Welcome to the Central Arizona Youth Football and Cheer League Website (CAYFL) and Kids First Football!
Thanks to all of those parents, kids, and volunteers who have joined our team! We are excited to offer a fresh alternative for all of you and welcome those who have yet to join. We believe passionately in our children and look forward to a great 2008 season.
Central Arizona Youth Football and Cheer League is affiliated with
AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL
Click on the "my site news" link, for stories about the history of
Central Arizona Youth Football League
Please look around our site and sign the guestbook
(please include constructive comments so we can make it better).
************************************************************************************************* ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 SEASON IS NOW AVAILABLE !!!
You can register for Tackle, Flag and Cheerleading online by clicking the following link:
CAYFL 2008 Online Registration
NOTE - Please "PRINT" a copy of your "On-Line" registration Form, and take with you to the next CAYFL Registration Date. It is very important that you bring all paperwork, and your child to your Associations next Registration Day !!
Also note that the "on-line Registration service does have a processing fee
REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE 2008 SEASON:
FLAG Football = $100.00
Cheerleading = $100.00
TACKLE Football = $175.00
NOTE - until May 17, a $20.00 discount in Tackle fees will be given
($155.00 to register at this time )
from April 13 to May 17, discount will be $20.00 to register for Tackle.
then from May 18 to June 21, there is NO DISCOUNT, full $175.00 to register for Tackle.
ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER the JUNE 21 date,( Tackle, Flag or Cheer ) WILL BE CONSIDERED "LATE", and a $25.00 LATE FEE will be applied on your registrations.
NEXT CAYFL Registration Day is Saturday, MAY 17th, with most Associations doing sign ups from 9:00am to NOON, some could have different times. Please check your Association web site for specific locations and times !
( click on the "links" tab on the left, and you can click onto any of our Member Association web sites )
ITEMS NEEDED TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD......
1. Child's Parent or Guardian
2. Child who is planning in participating
3. the "original" or a "certified" copy of Child's BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
please bring the original, AND a COPY for us to keep with your registration.
4. proof of residence, acceptable items are: water / gas / electric bill, with your physical residence address printed on it. please bring the original, AND a COPY for us to keep with your registration paperwork.
5. each child will need a PHYSICAL, before the start of practice. please click on the "handouts/forms" page and print up a CAYFL Physical form to use at your Doctors office.
6. a copy of the child's "final" 2007 - 2008 Report Card.
7. Cash or Check for the full amount of the Registration fees. ( only thru the "on-line" service can we accept any credit / debt cards )
the CAYFL 2008 Registration Weight Chart is also available on the "handouts" page, please click over and print one up !
looking for your Association web site ???
click onto the "links" page and you can find it there !! *************************************************************************************************
TWO NEW ASSOCIATIONS now in CAYFL for the 2008 Season ...
We are pleased to announce our two newest groups to join the Central Arizona Youth Football League for the 2008 season.
"Buckeye Youth Football and Cheer Association" was approved by a uninamous vote at our November 1st. 2007 Presidents Meeting.
Mr. Humberto Aceves, with many years of volunteering in youth sports in California and in Arizona is the newly elected President of BYFA.
"Surprise Youth Football Association of Arizona" was approved by a uninamous vote at our March 6th. 2008 Presidents Meeting.
Mr. Ed Bazala and Mr. Tim Schmit who were Coaches for the "Surprise Lightning" teams last season, are representing this Association this season as Co-Presidents.
You may click on the "my site news" page for more information about our newest member Association.
WELCOME, it's great to have you in our League !!
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NOTE : our CAYFL "on line" registration will begin on FEBRUARY 1st. 2008 for the fall 2008 season
With our large number of registered players in the 2007 season, roster space could be limited on some Tackle teams, in some Divisions for the 2008 teams.
Please plan on registering your child / children EARLY, for this season !!!
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CAYFL welcomes any participant from Maricopa, Pinal and Gila County. However it is important to note that in our fourth season (2008) our participating member Associations operate in the following Valley cities and areas:
Cave Creek, Tempe, Chandler, Ahwatukee, South Phoenix, Gilbert, Mesa, Anthem,
New River, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Peoria, North Phoenix, Gila River,
Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Globe, North Scottsdale, Maryvale, Goodyear,Tolleson, Litchfield Park, Avondale, Surprise, San Carlos, Laveen, Buckeye, Tonopah, Gila Bend, Surprise and El Mirage.
As a result, practice fields and games will be conducted in these geographic areas. We fully expect to continue to expand to other parts of Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties in the future.
To contact either of the CAYFL Executive Directors, click on the "Board" link on the left of this page, then click on either of the Executive Directors for their contact information.
Note, sending an e-mail to the Executive Directors is the best way to contact them.
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The CAYFL is currently comprised of the following 15 chartered Associations:
( you can click over to our "links" page for all their web sites )
- Southeast Valley Youth Football (Tempe, Ahwatukee, SE Phoenix )
- Cave Creek/Carefree Youth Football
- Chandler Youth Football ( Chandler, Mesa )
- Gilbert Football Association
- South Mountain Youth Football (south central Phoenix)
- West Valley Youth Football ( Glendale, Peoria)
- Desert Highlands Youth Football (Anthem, New River,Tramonto,Desert Hills)
- Gila River Youth Football
- Scottsdale Youth Football Association ( all of north & central Scottsdale)
- Desert West Youth Football Asociation(Avondale, Goodyear, Phoenix,Tolleson )
- Paradise Valley Youth Football - Pinal Mountain Youth Football ( Globe & San Carlos )
- Laveen Youth Football Association
- Buckeye Youth Football and Cheer Association ( NEW ASSOCIATION for 2008 )
serving the Buckeye, Tonopah , Gila Bend, and some west Goodyear areas of theValley - Surprise Youth Football Association of Arizona ( NEW ASSOCIATION for 2008 )
serving the Surprise, El Mirage, Peoria and North West Phoenix areas.