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What is SciCoh Youth Football?

SciCoh Youth Football is a non-profit organization committed to providing a great football experience for the youth of SciCoh, as part of the Old Colony Youth Football League.
What is the Old Colony Youth Football League (OCYFL)?

The OCYFL is the league that we belong to. It is an independent league that comprises 22 towns located mostly on the South Shore. The OCYFL has monthly meetings to which ...
What are the playing levels and how are they determined?

There are 3 playing levels: • Mites • Pee Wees • Midgets (with midgets being the older players) The age and weight ...
What is the SciCoh board?

The SciCoh board is made up of 12 volunteers, including a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and 5 directors. Each person on the board has an area of responsibility, i.e. concession stand, ...
What about the games?

The league games for the 3 levels are typically played on Sundays and are played in the following order: Mites, Midgets, and Pee Wees. The start times for the ...
What about equipment?

SciCoh provides all of the equipment (helmet, mouthguard, shoulder pads, thigh pads, hip pads, tail pad, knee pads, girdle, and game shirts and pants) for the players. Players must ...
How/when do we get the equipment?

Equipment hand-out days are scheduled for the individual teams sometime early in August. These will take place at the equipment shed behind the middle school. A check deposit of $300 is ...
When does the season start?

According to league rules, the first practice can be held 30 days from the day of the first game. The first game is usually held on the same day as the ...
What is preseason?

Preseason starts roughly 4 weeks before the season starts, usually in the middle of August. Practices are held 3 to 5 times per week during preseason, and 2 to 3 times ...
Who will my son’s coaches be?

Head coaches are selected by the board early on in the calendar year (February or March). Coaches need to let the president know that they are interested in being a head ...
What if I have an issue with a coach?

The board takes the selection of coaches very seriously, and tries to make the best choices for the program. The head coaches put considerable time and effort into the program, including ...
Equipment: What do I need to buy?

What do I need to buy?  • Football cleats (they must be molded plastic bottom)  • An athletic supporter and cup  • Practice football pants • Practive jersey • Recommended to ...
What does my son bring to practice the first night and every night?

Practice starts @ 5:30pm unless otherwise noted What to bring: • A good attitude  • Water or Gatorade  • Football cleats (they must be molded plastic bottom)  • Helmet ...
When does “full pads” practice start?

• Coaches will let their team know.  • It is usually the 3rd or 4th practice.
How long is practice?

• It is generally 1.5 hours to 2 hours per practice  • Please be prompt picking up your son. The field shuts down promptly after practice.  • When is practice after ...
What if my son is not going to practice?

Your son needs to call one of the coaches or leave a message prior to practice that he will not be attending.
What day & time are the games?

On Sundays: 3rd and 4th grade team game at 11:30 am player arrival at 10:30 am fully dressed 7th and 8th grade team game ...
What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

• Ask your team parent  • Ask the coach AFTER PRACTICE • Go to the “Ask a Question” response form, on this website
What are the Weight Limitations for the football program?

Mites: At the official, scheduled weigh-in, the maximum weight will not exceed 105 pounds. If a player does not make weight, he/she will have an option to play as a Pee ...