Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find AYF's most frequently asked questions. If your request is not answered below, please contact us.
Insurance
MyAYF Membership
Competition Information
Cheerleading/Dance/Step
Joining AYF and Membership
AYF Publications
Locating AYF Organizations
Grants
Support Contacts
Insurance:
Q. How can I benefit from the national insurance plans offered by AYF partner Sadler & Co. Insurance?
A. Once you finish your registration atwww.joinayf.com, you will be given a password and a link for approval to purchase the insurance plan. You can also call Sadler Sports for information at 1-800-622-7370.
MyAYF Membership:
Q. How can I get access to AYF Services and Resources at the control panel at MyAYF.com?
A.MyAYF.com is a website for AYF Members only, all Administrators/Coaches/or other contacts need to be added into the system by a local Association/Conference Administrator. Contacts entered into the system will receive an email with their own individual password and User ID. The local organization administration is responsible for adding users.
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Competition Information:
Q. What are the divisions and rules for participation?
A. AYF is all-inclusive, so therefore AYF offers Local Membership Structure (for 'non-competitive' leagues) as well as the Tournament Membership Structure (for Regionally/Nationally competitive leagues). The Local Structure emphasizes that ‘As longs as leagues follows standard safety practices, sportsmanship practices and fair play policies; leagues are free to set their own age/weight divisions, and set their own rules.
If you are going to participate in Regional/National competition, your teams need to abide by the Official AYF/AYC Rules and Regulations and need to fit into the divisional classifications as outlined on the Football and Cheer page of this website and in the Rule Books found in theMyAyf
Q. How can my team(s) participate in Regional or National championships?
A. Once you have registered for the season with AYF, you will have access to theMyAyf control panel where you can find info on the requirements of participation.
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Cheerleading:
Q. How can we get Information on American Youth Cheer and divisions/rules for the Nationals?
A. Check the "Cheerleading" tab on our website and the AYC Rule Book found on theMyAyf control panel. Please contact our AYC Commissioner for ANY questions about cheerleading/dance/step at via email at cheer@americanyouthfootball.com
Q. Can Cheer/Dance/Step teams join WITHOUT their entire Association?
A. Yes, this is possible, please contact the AYC Commissioner. When registering at JOINAYF.com you will need to select the option to register as "non-naffiliated cheer team/s".
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Joining AYF and Membership:
Q. What are the benefits of Joining AYF, How and when can we join, and what is the membership term?
A. Read over this website to learn about some of AYFs varied events and services, the New Member Presentation on the Join page of this website is also helpful, visit JOINAYF.com for the online registration form.
The AYF Membership year is April 1 through March 31 and members can register for the following season anytime after December 1, of the current year.
If you have more questions about membership in AYF, please contact Shannon@americanyouthfootball.com
Q. Is there a summary of all AYF and AYC programs and initatives?
A. The Member Resource Manual outlines all of AYF and AYC current structures, programs, resources and details. This is available to members for download at Myayf.com. If you are not a member, please request this information in your communications with the National Membership coordinator, Shannon Shy.
Q. Our league was a member of AYF last season, do we need to register again this season?
A. YES. All leagues must APPLY for membership EVERY SEASON with AYF. Please go to www.joinayf.com
Q. If I have registered with AYF for a specific number of teams, and that number changes, what do I do?
A. You need to make these changes on your Member Profile page in MyAyf.com and print out an updated copy of your membership certificate to affix to your organizations by-laws.
Q. My league is a member of AYF and we are having problems on a local level. Who should we contact to make a complaint?
A. Each AYF member league is an autonomous and self-governing organization, free to set its own by-laws. Issues that occur on a local level must be addressed locally. Bring the issue to the attention of your local Board of Directors and administrators; this is where changes can be made. If the issue remains unresolved or if it is of a critical context, send AYF an email and we will assess each case on an individual basis.
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AYF Publications:
Q. How can I obtain an AYF or AYC Official Rule Book or an AYF League/Club Operations Manual or the Member Resource Manual?
A. These books are only available to AYF member organizations. Members can access the books electronically at MyAyf.com , or if you would like additional hard copies, please email us your request.
Q. How can I Subscribe to the "Huddle" the Award Winning monthly newsletter?
A. See the upper left side of this page for a link to subscribe
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Locating AYF Organizations:
Q. How can I find a league in my area for my child to participate in? Where can I find a list of AYF member organizations?
A. There is NO such list available, as AYF respects the privacy of our members. Please find a link to the Google Earth map of AYF member Leagues on the home page of this website to see if there is an AYF organization near you, if so, we recommend using your favorite search engine and entering "AYF" or "youth football" along with the name of your city/county/community to find a local AYF program.
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Grants:
Q. How does my association apply for an AYF/ NFL local agency grant?
A. As grant opportunities become available, AYF will post grant application forms and program details at MyAYF.com.
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AYF Network Of Support
For contact information see: Contact Us
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