Q: Why do we do fundraising?
A: Fundraising is essential to the success of our non-profit program. It may seem like you pay a lot to play football, but unlike many sports, our program provides everything needed to play, aside from cleats and a mouthguard. Athletes get a personalized jersey to keep, games are set up through our league, which we pay dues for, fields are maintained, referees are paid, and equipment is purchased and maintained. Anything extra, like homecoming, operating our press box and snack shack, we can’t do without community help and support. We are thankful to provide out athletes with a fun experience and appreciate all the support and help provided my our Colts families and local community!
Q: Do all Colts Athletes require ID Cards?
A: Yes. Certified Photo ID cards are required for all participating athletes in football and cheer every season. The team mom will keep the IDs in a binder. Football requires proof before each game. Any Maryland resident can obtain a state ID for athletes from the MDOT. Pennsylvania residents only option for athletes younger than 10 is to purchase a CCYFL ID. After the age of 10, athletes can get purchase one from the PA DMV. All athletes can purchase an ID CCYFCL. Obtaining any ID requires certified proof of age, please review those requirements for any of the websites mentioned above.
Q. How does the NC Colts manage the safety of youth football?
A. Both the CCYFCL and the North Carroll Colts emphasize the importance of player safety. Each Head Coach is required to complete the USA Football Heads Up youth tackle football certification annually. This certification program ensures a coach is well equipped and educated in age-appropriate content in the following areas:
Physical development/player progression
Behavior/feelings
Tactical strategies
Health & Safety
Heat illness
Concussion
Practice planning
Also, the program educates coaches on how to teach players safe and proper tackling techniques. The program guides our coaches through a series of phases to implement proper and safe tackling techniques.
In addition to the Heads Up Certification, all coaches and team moms are required to complete the following certifications through NFHS:
Heat illness
Concussion safety
Covid-19
All volunteers are required to complete a background check through NCRC.
Q. How do I register my athlete?
A. Registration is open, early in the calendar year, within our registration platform called Stone Alley. https://www.stonealley.com/program/NorthCarrollColts
Q. How can I help and be part of the North Carroll Colts volunteers?
A. Let's connect! Please reach out to us via email, as our organization flourishes with the valuable assistance of our dedicated volunteers.
Football - northcarrollcolts@gmail.com
Cheer - nikisanders.ravenscheer@gmail.com
Your involvement makes a significant impact, and we look forward to welcoming you to the North Carroll Colts family!
Q. When does the program run?
A. We have two opportunities for families;
Fall Tackle Football & Cheer:
Starts mid-July and continues through the end of October.
Playoff teams might extend practices and games into the first part of November.
Spring Flag Football
Runs from April through June.
Practices and games are scheduled exclusively on Sundays.
Q. Where will my team practice?
A. We use Christmas Tree Park and a field located at the corner of Southwestern Ave & Charmill Drive. All practice locations will be decided based on field availability and coaches’ requests.
Q. Where will our games be played?
A. Home games will be played at Christmas Tree Park, while away games will be dependent on the CCYFCL schedule.
Q. Who will be coaching my child?
A. The board will be reviewing any vacant coaching spots and will announce in the coming months.
