Our Mission Statement

 

The mission of Fairfield Falcons Youth Football League is to enable children to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, AYF programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that children will use throughout their lives.

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Our goal is to provide the youth of our organization with a well-defined program that enhances their physical and mental abilities, but also provides them with sound advice on balancing this program with academic achievements in their individual schools.

Our organization will strive to make sure that each youth receives sound advice and structure while participating in this program. We are committed to teach all the youth to be responsible within their own communities, and to act in a socially acceptable manner at all times. Our organization will strive to motivate each and every child. Competition is a balance of winning and we will strive to make the youth understand the importance of both and to take winning and losing gracefully.

Objectives

  • To encourage and increase youth participation in football, cheerleading and dance.

  • To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.

  • To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the playing field.

Positive Experiences

  • AYF programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.

  • Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.

  • On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.

  • Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities.

Safe Playing Environment

  • Players are matched by age and weight levels.

  • There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.

  • An enforced national rule book incorporates time-tested rules.

  • An executive staff supports all local associations and assists in sound policy creation