Spring 2023 Football Information
Why Join the Jr Lancers for Spring Football?
Jr Lancers spring football is a perfect opportunity for young football players to showcase their skills and get a feel for the game. This league is designed to give players the opportunity to keep their skills sharp during the off-season, as well as offer the high school a preview of the community's commitment to football, providing a platform for the players to develop their abilities, gain experience, and create a foundation for their future in the sport.
The league consists of teams made up of players from the surrounding areas, ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old. The players are divided into age-appropriate groups, ensuring a level playing field and providing a safe environment for everyone to play. Each team is comprised of around 15 players, with a mix of positions, including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive and defensive linemen, and linebackers.
The league plays its games on Saturday mornings, and each team will play approximately 8 games throughout the season (jamboree, 5 games, 2 playoff games). The games are played on a regulation-sized football field, complete with end zones, yard markers, and goal posts. The players wear full football gear, including helmets, pads, and cleats, giving them a realistic and exciting experience.
The league emphasizes safety, with experienced coaches and referees overseeing each game. Players are taught proper tackling techniques and how to play the game responsibly, while also learning the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline. The league also provides training sessions for coaches, teaching them the latest techniques and strategies to improve the players' abilities and maximize their potential.
The Rancho Cordova Jr Lancers are committed to helping the players in the league achieve their full potential. We invite high school coaches to attend the games, keeping a watchful eye on the players, and identifying those with exceptional skills for potential recruitment into the high school's football program. The league provides an opportunity for the players to get noticed and possibly earn a spot on the high school team for the upcoming season.
The league also fosters a sense of community, bringing together young football players from the surrounding areas, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences. Parents and families are encouraged to attend the games and show their support, creating a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone.
Season Information
Spring football is offered by the NorCal Youth Football League (NYFL). Registration opens November 1st, and the season begins February 1st. The final day to enroll your player is March 1st. Team books must be certified by March 11th, so teams will be finalized by then. The first event is jamboree on March 18th, with the first game the following weekend on March 25th. The regular season runs to April 22nd, with playoffs run until May 6th. In total there will be 1 jamboree event, 5 games in the regular season, 1 playoff game, and 1 championship game. Enrollment for the spring season is $150, and $200 for late enrollment, no additional deposits are required for 2023.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Just apply at our Financial Assistance page and wait for a determination in your email. If qualified, a code will be emailed to you that you can use at checkout to receive a discount on one enrollment. If you have more than 1 player you must submit a RCAA financial assistance application for each player you want the discount for.
Practice
Practice runs from 5:45pm-7:45pm. In the below image, red is the drop-off route and area, orange is the warm-up area, and blue is the practice area after 6:00pm. Practice will begin on the baseball diamond outlined in orange. Track has the field until 6:00pm for their throwing practice. We will take the field after warm-up's at 6:00pm sharp, and make the most of our stadium time.
Please check the calendar for additional practice and game date and time information for the upcoming season.
Age Schematics
There are 4 Divisions with an age cut off date of Aug 15th 2022.
- Varsity - 14 years and under (9th Grade limit, must have been 14 on August 15th, 2022)
- Jr. Varsity - 12 years and under
- Rookie’s - 10 years and under
- Start’s - 8 years and under
No X-MAN Rules
Certification
Each Participant will have a Player Card. Release of liability, Medical consent, current physical and Proof of age. 14u will also need Grade verification. ALL items will be kept in a separate binder for each division and will be certified at certification. All levels must have state ID.
Proof of Age
All levels 14u 12u 10u and 8u need to submit proof of age certification.
- Player card from previous season (2022 Fall)
- Original Birth certificate, passport and military ID accepted as state ID
Season Play
Only certified Players are eligible to play. All rosters must be conference certified.
Only player/cheerleaders and badge holders will be allowed on the field or sidelines during competition.
The home team will be responsible for providing a carded and current first responder / or EMT for each game and be stationed on the field.
The AWAY team is responsible for the chain gang.
Regular CIF High School rules will be in effect except where modified by the conference. Referees must understand High school rules.
Scoring (touchdowns 6 points, PAT by Kick 2 points, PAT by run or pass 1 point, Safety 2 points, Field Goal 3 points……14u team PAT by kick 1 point , PAT by run or pass 2 points) 8u PASS 2 POINTS RUN 1 POINT.
No tie Games unless time limit restricts us.
The game will go to a running clock when a team is up by 30 points or more. Once a running clock starts it cannot revert back if the score comes within the limit.
No limit on choice of play once the running clock starts and scoring can continue.
Playoffs
Conference is all teams. Top 4 make the playoffs for division 1(D-1) . Next 4 best records make up Division 2 (D-2)
Conference Standings will be determined by conference record 1st then head to head 2nd, and by points against 3rd…. Lowest seeded teams will always play the higher seeded team.
All Books will be Rechecked for playoffs.
All tie games will be played with overtime rules like college football except we start from the 10-yard line.
Rules are as follows: the ball will be placed on the 10 yd line and a coin toss will determine who gets the choice to defend or play offense. Each team will get a chance to score and the defending team who wins the battle wins the game.
A player must play in 2 regular season games to be eligible for postseason (unless he was injured and was still present for check ins).
Ejection Policy
If a player or coach is ejected from a game by the referee, the referee will send a report to NYSFL. Head coaches of both teams must make a report to their respective president; Presidents are required to contact conference AD with details. Any one ejected from a game will be suspended the following week. Appeals will be considered with video proof. If a player or coach is suspended a 2nd time he could face a season suspension.