What Age group is my child in?
We have 4 age groups, U10 (Terminator), U12 (Atom), (U14) PeeWee, and U16 (Bantam). The age group your child is in is based on their year of birth. If they are turning 8 or 9 this year, they are in U10, 10 or 11 they are in U12, 12 or 13 they are in U14, and 14 or 15 they are in U16.
what equipment do i need?
WYFA provides all needed equipment including a helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, football pants, and game jersey. The only equipment that is required and not provided by WYFA are cleats and a practice jersey. Cleats do not have to be football-specific, any cleat (soccer, baseball, etc.) with non-removable and non-metal spikes will work. Practice jerseys (retired game jerseys) may be available for purchase at equipment handout.
When are practices & games?
Every age group has practice on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, and games on Saturdays. U10 & U12 practices are from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. U14 & U16 practices are from 7:15pm - 8:30pm. The Saturday game schedules will be determined once registration is complete, with the younger age groups typically playing earlier in the day, and all activities complete by 4:00pm. The playoff semi-finals games, and any makeup games necessary due to weather cancellations may be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings in place of regular practices.
WHERE DOES WYFA PLAY?
All of WYFA's on field activities will take place at Boyd Stadium, located north west of the Simplot Millennium Park (SMP) ball diamonds on the corner of Richmond Avenue East & Highway 110. The main entrance to the fields is through the gate on the north side of facility, accessed off of the service road on Highway 110.
