Registration & Important Information
TIPS & HELPFUL INFORMATION!!!
Registration fees for the upcoming CFAA Mustang Season will be announced soon for all football players. Cheer registration fees will be announced soon as well, plus a required Pride Pak at a future date.
Please complete the on-line registration form, and pay securely through Paypal with Visa or Master Card. You may also download and print the Registration Form, and pay be check, or money order. All checks are made payable to CFAA Mustangs, Inc. There will be a $40.00 fee for any returned checks, and your child may be suspended from participation until cash, certified check or a money order replaces the returned check.
Academics:
Our association continues to put an emphasis on the “student athlete”. We will be asking for progress reports, and report cards throughout the season. Should your child fail to meet the passing standard in all areas of education, he/she may not participate in upcoming events until they improve. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Physicals:
Each football player is required to have a physical prior to the first day of practice as well as a birth certificate No exceptions!!!
Physicals and a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate must be turned in prior to the start of the games, or your child will not be allowed to practice or play. Physical must have original signature or stamp from the Doctor date within the current calendar year. No copies or scanned documents.
Equipment:
You will be provided a helmet (THAT MUST BE RETURNED AT YEAR END), shoulder pads (THAT MUST BE RETURNED AT YEAR END), game jersey (YOUR CHILD CAN KEEP), game pants (YOUR CHILD CAN KEEP), (1) mouthpiece and game socks. It is your responsibility to ensure you keep up with the equipment, and take care of it. Any items lost will result in a charge to the players account. It is the responsibility of the player to provide their own cleats, practice pants, practice jersey, and girdle/7 piece pad set. Mouthpieces are a very important commodity, if the player does not have a mouthpiece they WILL NOT be able to play. It is our recommendation that each player should have multiple mouthpieces, which can be purchased at your local sporting goods store. Any equipment fitting issues please address it with your coach, and equipment manager.
Equipment:
You will be provided a helmet (THAT MUST BE RETURNED AT YEAR END), shoulder pads (THAT MUST BE RETURNED AT YEAR END), game jersey (YOUR CHILD CAN KEEP), game pants (YOUR CHILD CAN KEEP), (1) mouthpiece and game socks. It is your responsibility to ensure you keep up with the equipment, and take care of it. Any items lost will result in a charge to the players account. It is the responsibility of the player to provide their own cleats, practice pants, practice jersey, and girdle/7 piece pad set. Mouthpieces are a very important commodity, if the player does not have a mouthpiece they WILL NOT be able to play. It is our recommendation that each player should have multiple mouthpieces, which can be purchased at your local sporting goods store. Any equipment fitting issues please address it with your coach, and equipment manager.
Practice:
Practice will take place at Oren Brown Park @ 5:30pm SHARP!!! Only players who have obtained physicals can practice. Players should plan on practicing Monday – Friday for two hours a night until school starts. After school starts, practice will be three days (Mon, Tues, & Thurs.) a week for 2 hours. Practice will consist of some days in shorts, and shirts, with helmets and other days full contact!!! It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they are bringing their equipment each day to practice; failure to do may result in not being able to practice.
Weather:
Living in the state of Florida we are always susceptible to thunderstorms. Should storms occur during practice time or game times please STILL show up to the field at your directed time, as many storms pass through within minutes. It also maybe raining at your home but not at the field. You will receive communications via text, phone, email, and social media should the practice or game times change. PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT PLAY OR PRACTICE IN THE LIGHTNING, HOWEVER WE DO PRACTICE & PLAY GAMES IN THE RAIN!!!
Scheduling:
The Executive Board of FL ELITE sets ALL game schedules. This includes game times and locations. CFAA MUSTANGS BOARD MEMBERS AND COACHES HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INPUT OR CONTROL OVER SCHEDULES OR CONFERENCE SELECTIONS. As soon as we receive the season schedules we will get them out to the teams.
Games:
Games are played on Saturday and each team plays 10 regular season games. There will be 5 home and 5 away games. Games last 1½ to 2 hours. Away games can be up to a 2-3 hour drive. It will be at the discretion of the Head Coach when you are required to show up to the field prior to the start of your game. Please note weather permitting!!! Important dates, schedules, driving directions and updates will be available on this website, through our Facebook Group, Instagram and via E-mail.
Kick off Classic:
Each year, prior to the start of the regular season, all Associations participate in a Jamboree. The purpose of the Kick off Classic is to give the teams and coaches the chance to experience a game situation. Location, dates, and times for each team will be announced.
Playoffs:
Playoff selection for each team is determined by their win/loss record compared to the other teams in their division. Location, dates, and times for each team will be announced.
Admission Charge:
There is a charge to enter any CFAA football game or cheer competition, CASH ONLY; During Playoffs and Championship games this fee may increase.
Insurance:
Included in the registration fee is a supplemental insurance policy provided through CFAA. This insurance is a secondary policy to the parent’s insurance. Any/all injuries should be reported to the Football Commissioner immediately.
Volunteers:
Our association is run strictly on a volunteer basis. Please extend them the courtesy they deserve. Our coaches spend many hours throughout the season helping your children. We also need parents’ participation to assist with the details during the season. This includes Team Moms and Dads, Chain Gangs, Announcers, Gate workers, etc. Please be sure to get involved, and sign up today!!! It’s all about the kids!!!
Team Mom:
The Team Mom position is one of the most important roles in our organization. This position requires a great deal of time and strong organizational skills. The Team Mom handles the organization of just about everything outside of the football field. This includes snack schedules, event planning, communicating with the parents and scheduling of gate workers.