Q: What are the age requirements for participation?
A: Participants must be any boy or girl whp are 9 to 14 years old as of 12/31/2025. 

Q: How do we register our child(ren) for Spring 7v7 Football?
A: Registration is completed online through the Registration section of the GHYFL website. Online registration and payment (Visa or MasterCard) are required to ensure secure transactions.

Q: What do registration fees cover?
A: Registration fees contribute to county field usage, game officials, uniforms (reversible shirts), league insurance, and team equipment.

Q: When does the season start, and how long does it last?
A: Season start dates and duration are posted on the website under the 7v7 Football section.

Q: What equipment does my child need to provide?
A: Rubber cleat shoes, solid black shorts (without pockets), and a mouthguard (teeth/mouth guard).

Q: What equipment is supplied to the team?
A: The League provides each coach with balls and marker cones for practice.

Q: Can my child be assigned to the same team as a neighbor?
A: Due to program growth, special requests, including this one, cannot be accommodated.

Q: Where will the games be played?
A: Games will take place at the Grizzly Sports Complex.

Q: How are positions determined?
A: Coaching staff determines positions. Players are encouraged to try multiple positions, with final placement focused on team balance and providing the best overall experience for each child.

Q: Where will practices take place?
A: Practices take place at the Grizzly Sports Complex and GHYFL-approved local school fields. Specific locations and schedules are determined by each team's coach.

Q: How many nights each week will our child’s team practice?
A: Teams can practice up to three nights a week before games start and two nights a week afterward, weather permitting.

Q: Can practice and/or games be canceled due to weather conditions?
A: Yes. Practices and games may be canceled due to unsafe weather conditions. However, games at the Grizzly Sports Complex generally continue in the rain, unless conditions become unsafe.

Q: What are the weight restrictions for Spring 7v7 Football?
A: There are no weight requirements for participation in the 7v7 Football program.

Q: How are divisions decided upon?
A: Participants are grouped into divisions by age: 10U, 12U, and 14U.

Q: Can children play outside of their age division?
A: Boys are permitted to play in their age division or any division above it. However, they cannot play in a lower age division. For girls, there is an additional flexibility. They can play in their age division, but they may also play in a division lower, provided they are within 1 year of the lower division's age requirement. For instance, a girl who is 11 years old as of December 31st is eligible to play in the 10U age division. Similarly, a girl who is 13 years old on December 31st can participate in the 12U age division.

Q: Does 7v7 Football include full contact like tackle football?
A: 7v7 Football is a non-contact sport, distinct from regular tackle football.

Q: What is GHYFL's refund policy?
A: GHYFL maintains a no-refund policy once players commit. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting the league commissioner or registrar. A $50 processing fee applies per registration if a refund is granted.