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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

Q?

WHAT ARE THE DIVISION BREAKDOWNS?

A.

For Fall the breakdown is as follows:

  • Midget Flag - Non contact, ages: 4 and 5
  • Pee-Wee Flag - Non contact, ages: 6 and 7
  • Pee-Wee - Full contact, under 75 lbs, ages: 5, 6 and 7
  • Rookie - Full contact, no weight limit, ages: 7 and 8
  • Junior - Full contact, no weight limit, ages: 9 and 10
  • Senior - Full contact, no weight limit, ages: 11 and 12

Q?

DO YOU PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS?

A.

We only provide the Jersey for our football players.  You can buy shoulder pads, helmets, integrated  pants, and cleats at any sports store.  Ask a store attendant to ensure the equipment you want for your child fits correctly before purchasing something that doesn't fit.

Q?

WHAT IS BYFO?

A.

BYFO stands for Bastrop Youth Football Organization.  Our Mission Statement is: To provide for the youth of the Bastrop area a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment in which to learn football and cheerleading basic fundamentals, sportsmanship, self-pride, discipline and team spirit.

We are a proud member of the Central Texas Youth Football League (CTYFL) and they can be found at www.ctyfl.org.  CTYFL is the only Certified Heads Up Football League in Central Texas.

Head's Up Football is USA Football's comprehensive approach for a better, safer game with an emphasis on player safety.  As a certified member of the Head's Up program the CTYFL requires each of it's organizations to be Head's Up Certified.

Head's Up Football was created by USA Football with support from the NFL.

The program focuses on four key areas - 1) Concussion Awareness, 2) Proper Equipment fitting, 3) Coaching education, and 4) Head's Up tackling, which aims to take the head out of the line of contact.

Q?

WHEN AND HOW LONG ARE THE SEASONS?

A.

Our Tackle season typically starts practices in August, Games in September and run for about 8 weeks, and then 2 additional Saturday's for make up games, and Championship/Bowl games.

Spring Flag generally runs from late February through April.  This includes practices and 6-7 weeks of games.

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WHERE ARE THE FOOTBALL FIELDS LOCATED?

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Tackle football games are held at Bastrop Memorial Stadium, located at:

755 Tx-21 W
Cedar Creek, Tx 78612

Flag Football games and practices are held at the BYFO Fields located off of Lovers Lane at:

[1349-1399] Lovers Ln.
Bastrop, TX 78602

 

Practices are held at Bastrop Intermediate School located at:

509 Old Ausin Highway
Bastrop, TX 78602