Fall Football
2023 Fall Football Information
Below is some important information for the 2023 Fall Football season with NTFL.
BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS ARE INVITED TO PLAY AGES K-6TH GRADE!
Player Eligibility
Eligibility is determined based upon the players age and grade as of September 1 of the playing year. (Please see the grid below for reference.)
| Division | Player Age Limitation |
|---|---|
| K/1st Grade | Players aged 5 and 6 or before June 1st, may participate in this division but cannot have reached the age of 8 by September 1. |
| 2nd Grade | Players cannot have reached the age of 9 by September 1. |
| 3rd Grade | Players cannot have reached the age of 10 by September 1. |
| 4th Grade | Players cannot have reached the age of 11 by September 1. |
| 5th Grade | Players cannot have reached the age of 12 by September 1. |
| 6th Grade | Players cannot have reached the age of 13 by September 1. |
Where will games be played?
Home game fields are decided on by the local associations. A full list of game fields can be found in our About Section or by clicking the button below.
DO I NEED TO BUY EQUIPMENT?
All players will be required to purchase their own mouth pieces, cleats, gloves, etc. Mouth pieces are required for all grades. Helmets and Shoulder pads are required for the 3rd-6th grade divisions.
Important Fall Football Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | April 1 |
| Registration Closes | July 1 |
| Practices Begin | August 1 |
| Weigh-in Deadline | August 27 |
| AT&T Scrimmage | September 3 |
| Opening Weekend | September 10 |
| Playoff Week 1 | November 5 |
| Playoff Week 2 | November 12 |
| Super Bowl Weekend | November 19 |
NTFL Coaches' Corner
Current Ejections/Suspensions
DATE |
ROLE |
DIVISION |
TEAM |
NAME |
JERSEY # |
REASON FOR EJECTION/SUSPENSION |
QUARTER/DATE EJECTED OR SUSPENDED |
EARLIEST RETURN TO PLAY |
| 10/8/22 | Player | 3rd | DYF 3rd Grey | Chandler | 10 | Unsportsmanlike conduct - Spiking | 3rd | 10/15 game - 3rd qtr |
| 10/8/22 | Player | 6th | NW 6th Red | Fernandez | 50 | Unsportsmanlike conduct - fighting and language | 4th | 10/15 game - 4th qtr |
| 10/8/22 | Coach | 6th | NW 6th Red | Teschke | HC | Unsportsmanlike conduct | 4th | 10/15 game - 4th qtr |
| 10/8/22 | Coach | 2nd | DYF 2nd Bronze | Zweig | HC | Unsportsmanlike conduct - Irate behavior | 3rd | 10/15 game - 3rd qtr |
| 10/8/22 | Coach | 2nd | DYF 2nd Gold | Coach | 10/15 game - qtr | |||
| 10/8/22 | Coach | 4th | DYF 4th White | HC | Unsportsmanlike Conduct | 10/15 Game - qtr | ||
| 10/8/22 | Player | 4th | DYF 4th White | 1 | Unsportsmanlike Conduct - Punching | 10/15 game - qtr | ||
| 10/8/22 | Player | 4th | Argyle 4th Black | 18 | Unsportsmanlike Conduct - Fighting | 3rd | 10/15 game - 3rd qtr | |
| 9/13/22 | Coach | 6th | Wildcats 6th Silver | Weimer | AC | Major Bylaw infraction - removed red stripe from player during game | After game | Suspended for remainder of season |
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2022 Game Film YouTube Channels (by Grade)
2022 Game Film Vimeo LInks (by Grade)
For coach downloads.
