Carolina Copperheads Youth Football & Cheerleading League   11301-A Penny Rd.   Cary NC  27518      919.4606265
2010 Carolina Copperheads
Youth Football & Cheerleading League

For More Information Call 919.460.6265 or E-mail Info@CarolinaCopperheads.org
Voted The BEST Youth Sports Program In Wake County !
Welcome to the Carolina Copperheads !

Come and see why the Copperheads are the best league for your child and family to participate in. We are not like
other youth football and cheerleading leagues. Our program is tailored to the abilities and needs of the participants,
not the needs of over zealous coaches, parents, or otherwise. We create a positive atmosphere for our kids to learn
the game and develop a fondness for the sport.

What Makes Us Better For Your Family?

One simple registration fee.
No extra association fees, no equipment deposits, no membership fees, no required equipment purchases,
no madatory volunteer hours, no report cards, no player drafts, no registration red tape, etc.
Limited Travel.
All our games are played at a few local fields, same for practices, No out of county travel or long drives!
We provide exceptional uniforms and equipment.
Top of the line uniforms, jerseys, helmets, and field equipment. Our kids look the best on the field and are the safest.
We practice only two nights a week, 6-8pm for tackle, and an hour and a half for flag and cheerleading.
We have skilled, experienced coaches who attend clinics to effectively run practices and games. We make sure
our practice schedule allows kids to stay focused on their school work too. Flexibility is important in youth sports.
Our ESR (Everybody Starts Rule).
We require that all players start every game, every week. All players are required to start on either offense or defense
and play the whole first half of the game. The second half of the game is coaches decision. Most other leagues only
require a child plays at least 6 plays a game. What fun is that? In the Copperheads all start, play, learn and enjoy it!
Our S.C.O.R.E Policy
We expect every coach, parent, spectator, and player to display excellent sportsmanship, character, organization,
respect, and encouragement at all times to all players coaches, teams, and referees. If you do not wish to follow
the SCORE policy, we request you play somewhere else, thank you.

This year we will have a new Tackle Age & Weight rules... Here's why.

In the past few years we have had numerous request to expand the tackle program to accommodate the players who overlap the 6th grade middle school <no play rule> and various schools that do not have middle school football programs. By dropping the few 9 year olds from tackle eligibility, and adding the older lighter 13 year olds, we can expand the tackle program for rising 11 and 12 year olds, and  place 13 year olds who are without a place to play. Historically, the tackle age/weights have been mostly 11 year olds with an average weight of 98 lbs per team. We find this change will be a benefit to the child participants. And provide them one more season of Copperheads Football!

2010 Registration Dates & Fees
Flag Football, ages 5-7. Flag Football, ages 8-10. Cheerleading, ages 5-13. Tackle Football, ages 10-13*

Registration fees are $150 per participant (Flag & Cheerleading).
Registration Fee for tackle players is $175 per participant.
After June 21st late registration fee is $185 per participant.

April 10thSaturday10am-1pm  Copperheads Gym @ 11301-A  Penny Rd.  Cary NC 27518

May 15th       Saturday 10am-1pm  Copperheads Gym @ 11301-A  Penny Rd.  Cary NC 27518

June 19thSaturday10am-1pm  Copperheads Gym @ 11301-A  Penny Rd   Cary NC 27518
                                                                  FINAL REGISTRATION DATE

After June 21st, registration forms will be accepted on a as need basis if all teams are not full. A
Waiting List will apply. Mail-In forms are available, but must be postmarked before July 1st to
avoid the late registration fee.

Refund Policy: Prior to July 17th a full refund is allowed, minus a $50 service fee. After July 17th there are
no refunds allowed for any reason. No exceptions. Tackle teams begin practice the last week of July. Flag
Teams start Aug. 1st. Cheer Squads begin practice the second week of August. The first week of tackle
practice is Monday thru Friday, 5 days, from 6pm-8pm for conditioning. All practices after are 2 nights a week.
Flag & Cheer teams may practice from 6pm-7:30pm or 6:30pm till 8pm two nights a week. All returned checks
will be assessed a $5 service fee.

*Tackle Players must provide accurate weights on mail-in forms.
Tackle Weights & Age Requirements are found on the "Tackle Football " web page.
Copperheads HQ
Carolina Copperheads YF&C   11301-A   Penny Rd.  Cary NC  27518    Phone: 460-6265
Please be aware we do not accept requests for
team assignments, practice locations, or times.
If you have multiple children in the league, and in
different age programs they may not be able to
practice on the same night or location. We make
every effort to provide the easiest schedule for
your family, but unfortunately cannot meet the
needs of over 800+ family schedules. We do put
siblings of the same age division/program on the
same team. Cheer Squads cheer for a division,
not a specific team. Head Coaches are given the
privilege of selecting the 2 nights they wish to
practice on since they are volunteering their time
and skills. Teams are formed based on a balance
formula of age, experience, and weight. Weight
only applies to tackle teams. Regional teams will
have players from that area assigned to that team and practice location, unless otherwise stated on
the registration form. Ex. If you live in Raleigh, but want to practice and play on a Cary team,
note that on the registration form in the appropriate box.
Click Below Links To Learn More About Each Program
FYI - Upon registration, your canceled check is confirmation of enrollment in the league. Team notifications will be sent out via e-mail July 17th.