This page was last updated: February 11, 2010
PROGRAM DETAILS
OVERVIEW
We are the Lone Peak Youth Football (LPYF) District, a non-profit corporation dedicated to bringing the benefits of organized football to the residents of North Utah County who reside within the Lone Peak High School boundaries.  We provide opportunities for children from 1st through 8th grade to participate in full-contact organized football. Our organization is run entirely by volunteers, most of whom have children in the football program. Our District was formed in 2006 and, along with five other District (American Fork, Juan Diego, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, and Westlake), make up the Utah County Football Conference (UCFC).  Our teams are known as the Lone Peak Knights.

Last year we fielded twenty seven football teams with a total of over 630 players. Out of the 10 Conference divisions, LPYF brought home 6 champions in 2008.

FOOTBALL DIVISIONS
LPYF sponsors football teams at several different divisions based on the players current school grade level. The three younger divisions, 1st/2nd Grade (combined), 3rd Grade, & 4th Grade, are non-tryout teams.  The teams are formed along elementary school boundaries.  Every effort will be made to ensure that all players from a particular elementary will play on the same team.  Often times, two or more elementary schools will be combined to form a team.  In the case where a single elementary school registers more players than can be placed on one team, those players registering last will be moved onto another team where space is available.  The four older divisions, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, & 8th Grade, are split into subdivisions through tryouts.  These subdivisions are termed "A" and "B" and play only teams from their subdivision.  These teams are formed along middle school boundaries.

All players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on a team, as long as we have enough volunteer coaches to coach them.  Late registrants will be accepted on a space-available basis.

There are weight restrictions in each division.  Any player weighing more than the limit (an "X man") will be restricted to certain positions on offensive only - there are no defensive restrictions.  These weight limits are:

1st/2nd Grade 75lbs
3rd Grade85lbs
4th Grade95lbs
5th Grade105lbs
6th Grade120lbs
7th Grade135lbs
8th Grade165lbs

The Conference also has an “older but lighter” rule.  Because divisions are formed by grade level and not by age, there is the possibility of a player having too much of an advantage because of age.  Therefore, "older" players must weigh 10 pounds less then the "X man" weight in order to play without any position restrictions.  Following are the dates and ages for each grade:

1st/2nd Grade If 8 before May 1st - older but lighter applies
3rd GradeIf 9 before May 1st – older but lighter applies
4th GradeIf 10 before May 1st – older but lighter applies
5th GradeIf 11 before May 1st – older but lighter applies
6th GradeIf 12 before May 1st – older but lighter applies
7th GradeIf 13 before May 1st – older but lighter applies
8th GradeIf 14 before May 1st – older but lighter applies

FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT
Every tackle football player must wear equipment, including: helmet & face mask, mouth guard, shoulder pads, game pads, belt, and knee, thigh, hip, and tail bone pads.  LPYF provides all this equipment for each player as well as a game jersey.  Except for the jersey, all equipment is the property of LPYF and must be returned upon request.  You will be required to provide a deposit of $200 before you pick up any equipment.

Players must provide their own footwear. Rubber molded cleat shoes, bar cleated little league baseball shoes, and tennis shoes are permitted. Steel, aluminum, hard rubber, or nylon with metal cap cleats are not permitted.

A player with missing or improper equipment may not play in the game.

Because we depend on the return of football equipment to support other youth who participate and to minimize the cost of participation, you will be financially responsible for the replacement cost of any equipment that is lost or not returned.  The replacement costs are as follows:

+ Football helmet - 7th & 8th Grade $140
+ Football helmet - 1st - 6th Grade $100
+ Shoulder pads $60
+ Game pants $30
+ Pant Pads, Belt $3/each

Please do not abuse the equipment. At the end of the season, please return the equipment during the equipment hand-in times.  Any equipment returned without being cleaned will be subject to a $25 cleaning fee.  Equipment returned after the scheduled hand-in times but before the month of December will incur a $50 late fee.  After December 1st, the deposit checks will be cashed to cover the cost of replacement.

FOOTBALL PRACTICE
Practice will begin on August 3rd, 2009. Practices will usually be held five days each week for two hours per day, until school starts. Saturday practices or scrimmages are at the discretion of your coach. Please refer to the 2009 Calendar for all relevant dates and times. After school starts, practices will be limited to 3 per week for two hours each.  Scheduling of practices is at the discretion of the head coaches.

Practice Participation Critical
We cannot overemphasize the importance of participating in practices. We stress individual player development and commitment to the team. Precious practice time is spent conditioning, learning and practicing individual skills, and learning and practicing team plays. All of these activities are critical to a player’s individual growth and the team as a whole.

10 Play Minimum Rule
All players will play a minimum of 10 plays per game provided the player has attended all team practices during the prior week.  If you as a parent believe that your child was not given the required number of plays, please speak with the head coach.  If you continue to have concerns, please contact us here.

FOOTBALL GAMES
Teams generally play an eight game schedule followed by single elimination playoffs leading to the UCFC Championship.  All regular season games will be played on Saturdays for the 1st through 5th grades and on weekday nights, usually Tuesday through Thursday, for the 6th through 8th grades.

The dates, times and locations of games are determined by the UCFC. Final game schedules will be available before the first regular season game.

LPYF PLAYER & PLAYER CONTRACTS
All players and parents must agree to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth in the UCFC and LPYF Bylaws.  They will also be required to sign a participation consent form during the registration process.

FOOTBALL COST
Philosophy
We are a non-profit corporation and budget to operate on essentially a break even basis. To make the program as affordable as possible, we re-use equipment each year and engage in various fund raising activities. Our expenses every year include, among others: (1) replacing uniforms and equipment as necessary, (2) reconditioning and re-certifying helmets and shoulder pads, (3) team and player fees payable to the UCFC, (4) individual trophies, (5) field and facilities use, and (6) general & administrative expenses.

All of our board members, officers, coaches and team moms are volunteers and none of them are compensated for the hundreds of hours they devote to our program.

Participation Fees
Participation fees are $150.  Please note that before a player will be considered registered in our program, all fees must be paid in full. Partial payments will only be accepted if approved by the District Board.

Scholarships
Each year we set aside a certain number of scholarships available to players who, due to financial hardships, would otherwise be unable to play.  Download the application here.  All applicant information will be kept in strict confidence.  For further information, please contact our registrar (click here).

Refunds
Refunds will be issued in the following circumstances:

   * If the LPYF District is unable to field a team at a particular division, a full refund will be given to everyone signed up for that team.
   * A player on a waiting list will be entitled to a full refund upon request at any time.
   * If a player drops prior to the registration deadline of July 9, a full refund less a $7 registration processing fee will be given.
   * If a player drops after the registration deadline (July 9) but before the first practice date (Aug. 3), a refund of $75 will be given.
   * If a player drops after the first scheduled practice, no refund will be given.   

In all circumstances, all district-issued football equipment must be returned before any refund will be paid. We depend on the return of football equipment to support other players who participate and to minimize the cost of participation.

TEAM ROSTER LIMITS
Our goal is to provide an opportunity for every LPYF District youth who wants to play football to do so. Unfortunately, our ability to accommodate players is not unlimited and we may not be able to accept every prospective player. UCFC and LPYF rules limit the number of players per team; additionally the availability of coaching staffs, field space and football equipment all impact how many players we can serve. Nevertheless, we endeavor to serve as many players as we can.

LPYF rules establish a maximum of 25 players per team.  Our ideal team size is between 18 to 22 players.  When additional teams are needed, we will attempt to form them. Our ability to do so will depend on securing a coaching staff, among other things.

APPLICATION PROCESS
An application must be completed for every prospective football player. An application must be accompanied by payment in full of the registration costs.  Register online at the website by clicking on the link.

All information requested during registration must be provided accurately. This information is used to establish each team. An incomplete application will not be accepted and may result in a prospective player losing a spot on a team or priority on a waiting list. Incorrect information may preclude participation in football.

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers Are Critical
Simply put, our program would not exist without volunteers. We do not compensate any of our volunteers, including coaches, board members and team moms, yet they and many others devote a substantial amount of their time and energy to support our youth sports program.

For example, consider the time our coaches devote. They attend 10 hours of practice per week during pre-season and attend UCFC and LPYF meetings and training sessions. During the season, they participate in 6 hours of practice per week and plus games. On top of this, most coaches spend additional time each week preparing for games by participating in coaches’ meetings, reviewing game films and scouting upcoming opponents. They also spend time talking with parents and their players outside of practice and helping the LPYF with activities such as fundraising, field preparation, and equipment hand-outs.

This year we will serve approximately 650 players from the time practices begin in late July/early August until the season ends with the Championship games in early November. If you would like volunteer at any level, please contact us.

This page was last updated: February 11, 2010