N.C.Y.F.A
Northern Colorado Youth
Football Alliance

UPDATED 1/10/26

We emphasize multi-sport athletes, and not having teams play every weekend. Rest, recovery, more practice time to develop and lower costs!

Transparency of costs is imperative in an ever-increasing youth sports environment. This league is the perfect league for beginning to intermediate level teams getting started or experienced in their programs, but looking for an alternative opportunity in northern Colorado with great communication, affordable certified/safe equipment and experienced 36+ years in youth sports event management.

Over 400 teams a year play in our youth basketball programs, and it’s time we provide a better option for the teams in the northern Colorado region for youth tackle football.

Dates: Schedule includes EVERY OTHER WEEKEND FORMAT, SUNDAY AFTERNOON GAMES.
Sun, Aug 16
Sun, Aug 30
Sun, Sept 13
Sun, Sept 27
Sun, Oct 4
Sun, Oct 11 Playoffs (1 vs 2 seed, 3 vs 4 seed, 5 vs 6 seed, 7 vs 8 seed format)

Divisions: 8 teams maximum (1st year) for grade levels 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades. (48 total)

Insurance: Provided for practices and games.

Results-based scheduling:
After each weekend of games, we pair up teams for the next weekend based on their overall records, points scored, points against to ensure week to week fair, safe and appropriate competition.

6 games, ONLY $3,200 per team, estimated per player cost. Save over $250.00 PER PLAYER COMPARED TO OTHER NORTHERN COLORADO AREA FOOTBALL LEAGUES
16 member team ($200.00)
20 member team ($160.00)
24 member team ($135.00)
Committed teams 2026 are guaranteed 2-year fixed pricing!

Early Registration Commitment: July 15 deadline ($500.00 per team deposit) guarantees your team 1 of 48 spots. Once 8 spots per grade fill, no expansion. Focus: fewer players, better quality, flawless execution, clear communication.

We work with UFundraising and Martin Romero, a local business, to help teams with financial support. This makes our prices the best deal in the area and finally an affordable, transparent option!

REGISTER PER TEAM DEPOSIT HERE

Communication: The league is managed via Google Docs, where all schedules, updates, and results are stored in one link for easy daily access by parents and coaches. Emails and texts are sent to head coaches and team communication directors. Once set up, parents receive updates directly without needing to contact coaches. We communicate with every coach, of every team, each week after game results, and prior to each game being played to ensure open communication.

Level: This league is for beginner to intermediate teams. All-star teams aiming for national competition should not join (1st year).

Free Agents: Accepting free agents to join community teams. Register to be matched, or contact teams directly to find the best fit. A fair and unbiased process is essential.

Transparency of Costs: Final costs for field rental, referees (4-5 per game), field managers, game day operations, marketing, and league management. We charge one fee per team, not per player, to keep costs lower and more affordable than other leagues in northern Colorado. Team fee is inclusive of ALL expenses to operate the league with the exception of equipment rental.

Officials: One of the most important aspects of the league is having CERTIFIED officiating crews for all games. Games are assigned by Northern Colorado Sports Officials, and our league rules will mirror the state high school league middle school guidelines. Modifications of rules are timing, with 6-8th grade 8 minute quarters (stopped time), and 3-5th grades 6 minute stopped time. All rules pending HERE for download

Geographical requirements of teams: Northern Colorado based with Longmont north to Wyoming, eastern plains, Estes Park regional mountain, and considerations for Wyoming teams.

Where will you play: Windsor, Loveland, and 1-2 eastern plains area schools to help with local travel. If your club wishes to be a home-site, we will work to accommodate, pay the site management fees, rentals and donate back to your organization to help with your time and commitment.

Equipment: We do NOT sell or rent equipment. We offer vendors for teams to get CERTIFIED, safe gear. Your child’s safety is key—avoid used rentals or uncertified gear. Teams save by using their own resources. “Certified” used equipment isn’t always safe.
Option 1: You can rent certified equipment from vendors.
Option 2: You can purchase used equipment from certified vendors.
Option 3: You can purchase new equipment from certified vendors.
We will not, nor should we generate income to our company for equipment rentals or sales. We will NOT have a partnership with a payback revenue source.

Game Day Operations: Each field has a paid monitor for all games; scoreboard and field crews are paid. Being on location, customer service driven for safety and accountability are imperative.