FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible to register for Football?
Our association is part of Hill County Youth Football League (HCYFL) and governed by the rules set forth by them. As such, we welcome all studnts in 1st - 6th grade that reside within the boundary of Pieper High Schools feeder, to include students who attend private school, homeschool etc. HCYFL is a grade first league that promotes loyalty to its school districts, so you MUST PROVIDE PROOF that you reside within Pieper High Schools feeder. The schools that are within our boundary are Indian Springs, Kinder Ranch, Specht, Timberwood Park Elementaries and Pieper Ranch Middle School.
Does your organization have a Flag Football team?
No. Our program is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of UIL football to help them become successful athletes at the middle and high school levels.
PWYFA and HCYFL believe that there should be a perfect balance and a natural progression that brings children from the fundamentals of football to full UIL rules as they move up through the divisions.
Who is eligible to register for Cheerleading?
We welcome all students in 1st – 6th grade regardless of where you live. YOU MUST be able to attend camps and practices, as well as travel to ALL team games.
Do athletes need a sports physical?
YES. All athletes MUST turn in a sports physical dated after May 1st, 2025, on the first day of conditioning camp.
When and where are practices?
PWYFA will have a Conditioning Camp in July for all athletes. In August we will have practices three days a week until school begins. After the first day of school, we will practice two days a week. Your athletes head coach is responsible for establishing which days and times they will have practice.
Practice locations will be held close to Pieper feeder boundaries. Examples of possible location are Bulverde Community Park and Pieper Ranch Middle School.
Are Athletes Required to Travel?
Yes. Our home games will be played within the Pieper High School boundary, but we are required to travel throughout HCYFL for our away games. ALL PLAYERS AND CHEERLEADERS are required to travel with their teams. Our closest game locations are our Jumbo Evans Sports Complex and Boerne. However, some games will include traveling to places like Blanco, Marble Falls, Liberty Hill, etc.
What days are games played?
Games are played on Saturdays and can be as early as 8am or as late as 6pm. There will be a league wide scrimmage/roster certification held in mid-August. The first game of the season is scheduled September 6th and the regular season will continue through October. Semi-finals, bowl games, and championship games can run through the first half of November.
What is the cost for your program and what is included?
Registration is $450 and includes game day snacks for all participating kids.
Football Players will receive:
- Conditioning Camp T-shirt
- Practice Jersey
- Game Day Jersey
- Game Day Integrating Pants
- Helmet
- Shoulder Pads
The following Items that must be returned to coaching staff at the end of their season or a $250 replacement fee will be
Cheerleaders will receive:
- Practice T-shirt
- Game Day Uniform
- Game Day Bow
Poms Poms will be kept by coaches during season. Girls will practice with them and take them home at duration of season. This is to ensure their longevity thru the season.
What items are not included that athletes need?
Football Players will need to have:
- Football Cleats
- Mouth guard – Kids will NOT be allowed to play without one.
- Practice Pants - Kids must have practice pants. Game day pants are for games only.
- Water Bottle - 40oz or bigger is suggested
Cheerleaders will need to have:
- White athletic cheer shoes that fit.
- Plain white ankle socks Plain white practice bow
- Black athletic shorts for practice
- Labeled Water bottle (32-40 oz recommended) Please no Stanleys. Those spill