Where it all Starts

Register on our website at ColfaxJrFalcons.org

Team	Age
8U	6 to 8
10U	9 & 10
12U	11 & 12
14U	13 & 14

Eligibility to Play: Your athlete must be at least 6 years old to play.  The cut-off is August 1st of each season.  If they are 6 by August 1st, then your athlete can play. 

Age Cut-off: The cut-off of August 1st also decides what team your athlete will play on.  For example, if they turn 11 before August 1st of the current season, they will be on the 12U team and will not be eligible for the 10U team.

Weight Requirements: We do not have weight requirements to play but if your athlete is above a certain weight depending on age, they will be marked as an X player and will only be allowed play as a Lineman.  This is an SYF League Rule.

8th Grade Exception: If your athlete will be an 8th grader for the upcoming season, they are required to play on 14U in order to prepare them for High School Football.

We will send out updates via email and Facebook before and throughout the season but we prefer to use Remind Messaging during the season. 
Click Here to Sign Up for Remind Messaging
​Still confused about something?  Email/Call/Text Mike Divine at [email protected]   530.305.9898

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Equipment Handout
2024 Handout is tentatively on July 13th from 10AM to 2PM at Colfax High School on the right side of the school in the Learning Commons

At Equipment handout, you will be asked to bring your Football Player or players to get sized for a helmet, shoulder pads, game pants, practice pants, game jersey and practice jersey along with a bag to hold all of the equipment.

We also will have you bring a couple of checks we will not cash unless equipment is unreturned or parent participation hours are not met.  These amounts are $200 for equipment and $200 for parent participation hours.  We ask that all equipment is returned by the end of November and hours are met by the final home game.

We will also have you sign some forms that we need in person signatures.

Here is what you will need to purchase beyond the equipment we provide:​​

• Football Cleats
• Girdle (with knee pads)
• Mouth Guard

Essentials Camp

Essentials Camp is run by the Varsity Coaches and Varsity Players and the cost is $75 and is a fundraiser for the Varsity Team.  It is a 3 day camp where they work on basics with agility, blocking, and tackling drills.  They will also learn to run some plays and learn to play as a team.  There are also fun activities planned.  In the past , we've had activities such as water balloon toss, relay races, and more.  Each camp attendee will receive an Essentials Camp T-shirt.  This camp will launch us into our first week of practice.​

2024 Camp is July 15th, 16th, and 17th

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
Starts 6:00 pm	Starts 6:00 pm	Starts 6:00 pm
Ends at 8:00 pm	Ends at 8:00 pm	Ends at 8:00 pm
Colfax High Practice Field	Colfax High Practice Field	Colfax High Practice Field

Practices

Your athlete should bring plenty of water to practice.  A small 16oz water bottle is not enough, please send your athlete with a minimum of a 30oz water bottle, preferably larger, many bring a gallon size.  With all the gear they have on, they will sweat a lot and will need enough water to stay hydrated.

They will need to be ready to begin practice by 6pm so please have your athlete ready to go in cleats, practice pants or shorts with girdle, shoulder pads with practice jersey, and their helmet and mouth guard attached.  

When is Practice?

Practices will normally be 3 days a week, held Mon, Tues, Wed or Tues, Wed, Thurs from 6pm to 8pm.  Some of the head coaches may decide they want to practice up to 4 or 5 days a week in the first 3-4 weeks of practice.  You will be told in an email/text and/or in person, if available, if that turns out to be the case.  

Where is Practice?

Practices are held at Colfax Ball Park.
101 Rising Sun Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713

Items to Bring to Practice

• 30oz or larger Water Bottle
• Cleats
• 7 Pad Girdle (includes knee pads)
• Athletic Shorts
• Shoulder Pads
• Practice Jersey
• Helmet
• Mouth Guard

Game Days

Schedule

Most of our games are on Saturdays, some may be moved to Sundays due to referee shortages, and our schedule is listed on ColfaxJrFalcons.org. 

Click Here for Game Schedule

Game times are the same every week, stated below, unless stated otherwise.

8U    -  10:00AM
10U  -  12:00PM
12U  -    2:00PM
14U  -    4:00PM

What to Bring

• 30oz or larger Water Bottle
• Cleats
• Girdle
• Long Black Socks or League Provided Hot Pink Socks in October
• Game Pants
• Shoulder Pads
• Game Jersey
• Helmet
• Mouth Guard

Jamboree

Our 2024 Jamboree date is on Sunday, August 11th at Union Mine High Scool

The 2024 Jamboree is being held at Union Mine HS on Sunday, August 11th.
Union Mine High School
6530 Koki Ln, El Dorado, CA 95623

This is mandatory for athletes to attend.

Entry Price TBA
*Jr Falcon athletes will not need a ticket*

We will send out a map with our meeting place marked before jamboree.

Players will wear practice gear to the Jamboree and show up an hour early to warm up.

Below times were last years times, they are subject to change.

8U	10U	12U	14U
Arrive at 3pm	Arrive at 4pm	Arrive at 5pm	Arrive at 6pm
Warm ups 3pm-4pm	Warm ups 4pm-5pm	​Warm ups 5pm-6pm	Warm ups 6pm-7pm
Play 4pm-5pm	Play 5pm-6pm	Play 6pm-7pm	Play 7pm-8pm

"Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.”

We use Remind for communication which is a text messaging service that gives us an open line of communication to individuals, teams, and the whole league when needed.  We attempt to auto enroll everyone registered with the number provided, however you will be sent an invite and it must be accepted in order to receive our messages.  Below is our list of groups and how to add yourself and/or family members to those groups.  Please make sure you are signed up to your player/cheerleader's group.

Communication

To add your phone number to one of the groups, text the code to the number 81010
You’ll receive a welcome text from Remind.
If it doesn't work sending it to 81010, you can try texting the code to (810) 250-7858.

8U Football

10U Football

12U Football

14U Football

Parent Participation & Equipment

Colfax Jr. Falcons operates solely by the cooperation of our Parent Participation.  Our Parents are an integral part of making our organization the exemplary program that it is today.  CJF Board Members and Coaching Staff do not receive compensation for their time and efforts and work diligently and selflessly to provide a positive experience that your child will remember for a lifetime.  Your participation assists us in keeping program expenses to a minimum which allows us to keep registration fees affordable.

NOTE: We will collect 2 Deposit checks of $200.00 each. These checks will only be cashed by the end of November if you DO NOT complete your participation hours or DO NOT return your equipment within 1 month of the season ending.
Please note, once you have completed your hours and the season has ended, we will destroy and dispose of them securely.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are required to work a total of 8 hours throughout the season. We have about 40 two hour shifts each home game. You can choose to work all 8 hours in one day or spread them throughout different game days, the choice is up to you.

You will work with our Parent Participation Coordinator to complete your required hours.

The following options are available for completing your Parent Participation Hours:

• Front Gate: Help put on wrist-bands and help run the front gate for entry into games.
• Security: Ensure only authorized vehicles/personnel enter rear parking lot, ensure all patrons enter through main entry gate.
• Snack Bar: Sales and distribution of CJF Snack Bar Items.
• BBQ: Help Prep and Grill Snack Bar Items.
• Team Mom: Facilitating communication between coaches and parents.
• Spotter: Be the “eyes and ears” for our home game announcer (i.e. Tell the announcer who made the tackle, touchdown, etc).
• Chain Crew: Work chains and down indicator on sideline. (Away games only)

The Home Game shifts run in 2 hour increments as outlined below:
8am to 10am    ->    10am to 12pm    ->    12pm to 2pm    ->    2pm to 4pm    ->    4pm to 6pm

An Online sign up sheet will be sent out during the week after Jamboree.  You will be able to sign up for 4 shifts on this sheet to allow everyone to fill their hours.  We will gladly take more help if you wish to help more than your 8 hours, just let our Parent Participation Coordinator know on Game Day and we will almost always need more help than we have.

Thank you in advance for your support!!!