Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What grade do I sign up for?  

A: Sign up for the grade your child WILL BE in the fall during the season.   

Q: Can both of my children play on the same team?  

A: Teams are determined by a selection process by coaches and players will play in their grade. Siblings grades 1-3 may be allowed to be on the same team depending on registration numbers. 

Q: Can my cheerleader cheer up or down a grade?  

A: Cheerleaders will participate in their grade unless registration numbers are low and grades need to be combined  

Q: When does the season begin? 

A: While specific dates will vary from year to year MMYFC and the UYFC (Utah Youth Football Conference) try to mirror the Utah High School football season as much as possible. Tryouts (if applicable) will generally begin the weekday after July 24th. Optional conditioning can begin June 1 but all players must be invited to participate in each grade. Padded practices can begin after tryouts, often the last week of July or the first week of August. The first games usually start the second week of August and align with the first week of school.  

Q: When is the pancake breakfast fundraiser? 

A: It is generally held the week before the first games begin. It is either the first or second Saturday in August. 

Q: Is there a discount if I have multiple children to register for MMYFC? 

A: Yes, a $25 discount is applied after the first registration. This applies for both Football and Cheer. 

Q: When are games and practices? 

A: Each coaching staff determines where, when and how long their practices will be based off UYFC guidelines. This tends to be 3-4 days for 2 hours during the season, typically in the evening weekdays. However, some teams will practice Saturdays. Typically, games will be played on Saturdays but due to limitations in referee crew availability and field availability some grades will play games during the week in the evenings. 8th Grade A and all 4th Grade have typically played Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights. All other divisions have typically played on Saturdays. This can change from year to year. Please be mindful when planning vacations. Games will not be changed, and if practices are missed not playing for the following game can be a consequence.  Teams all play 8 games (weeks) and then depending on records they could have playoff games (those would be the ones after fall break typically).  

Q: Will games be played over the Labor Day weekend? 

A: Yes, games are typically scheduled and played on Labor Day Weekend. 

Q: Are games played over the UEA weekend [aka Fall Break] ?   

A: No. Typically games are not scheduled or played over UEA weekend [aka Fall Break] 

Q: I would like to register my child but I do not have the money. Can I register them now and pay later? 

A: Make a request to mmyfootball@gmail.com for payment arrangements 

Q: How much of the registration fee do I get refunded at the end of the season? 

A: None. Fees cover a variety of needs and there is no refund at the end of the year.  The equipment deposit required when picking up equipment is returned or shredded upon receipt of the equipment at the end of the year. 

Q: I want my child to play for the same coach as last year. Is there anything I can do to ensure this happens? 

A: Teams are selected by the coaches at tryouts. These decisions are made at the coaches discretion based off team make up, dynamics and abilities. 

Q: I want my child to play for a different coach this year. What do I do to ensure that happens? 

A: Teams are selected by the coaches at tryouts. If you do not want them to play for a specific coach then approaching that coach and letting them know at try-outs would be appropriate. 

Q: How are teams selected? 

A: Grades 1-3 selections are based as close to school boundaries as possible. However, the coaches are given some leeway. Grades 4-8 selection is made specifically through coach evaluation of his team needs and player skills through a tryout and coaches knowledge of each participant. 9th grade is one team. 

Q: What do registration fees cover? 

A: A jersey and pants to keep, League fees, Referee costs, Equipment maintenance and replacement, Field usage, Coach background checks, and other operating costs. 

Q: What equipment does my player need to have to start the season? 

A: Cheer: good shoes, everything else will be provided. 

A: Football: Practice jersey and pants, mouth piece, cleats, and any other optional items that may be wanted but are not required like: visor, gloves, undershirts, etc.

Q: How do I cancel/get a refund? 

A: All refunds are subject to the refund policy. The refund policy can be found here. If you have read the refund policy you can contact mmyfootball@gmail.com for more information about processing your request.