Parents & Athletes Help Center

Registration launches on March 2nd, 2026 for all divisions.

• Cheer Deadline: April 10th, 2026
• Football Deadline: April 24th, 2026

No! Every registered athlete makes a squad. Flag football holds a non-evaluative skill assessment to help coaches balance teams evenly before the season starts.

Cheer ($285): Covers Sideline games, October Competition squad, shell, skirt, bodysuit, shoes, bow, jacket, and poms (returned post-season).

Tackle Football ($285): Covers helmet & shoulder pads (returned post-season), game jersey, pants, and socks.

Flag Football ($185): Covers flag belt, game jersey, and socks.

Player placement is calculated by their age as of July 1st, 2026:

• Flag: Ages 5–6
• Freshman: Ages 7–8
• Junior Varsity: Ages 9–10
• Varsity: Ages 11–12

For more specific cutoff scenarios, refer to our Age Chart Reference.

All cheer and tackle players must attend a mandatory Sizing Event to be properly fitted for protective gear and custom uniforms.

Flag Football families select their player's shirt size directly during online checkout and skip sizing events.

All cheer and tackle athletes must submit a valid sports physical exam stamped on or after April 1st of the current year per MHSAA/HFL rules.

Physicals are not required for Flag Football.

Sibling Discount: Families enrolling 3+ athletes across football or cheer qualify for a 20% discount per participant. Contact us prior to registering for your promo code.

Hardship Assistance: Select the Financial Hardship option during checkout to have a board member discreetly discuss payment arrangements with you.

Refunds must be requested prior to uniform and helmet orders being finalized. Once custom gear is placed with suppliers, registration becomes non-refundable.

Coaches aim to involve every player. Game time is earned through practice attendance, attitude, and safety readiness. Unexcused practice absences will directly impact game participation.

To ensure safety, players exceeding specific weights wear helmet stripes designating interior line positions:

• Freshman: 80+ lbs (Single Stripe) | 95+ lbs (Double)
• JV: 100+ lbs (Single Stripe) | 125+ lbs (Double)
• Varsity: 130+ lbs (Single Stripe) | 155+ lbs (Double)

Practices begin the first week of August.

Games begin the weekend after Labor Day.

Game schedules follow this standard Saturday timeline across the league:

• Flag: 8:30 AM
• Freshman: 10:00 AM
• JV: 12:00 PM
• Varsity: 2:00 PM

Standard registration provides a certified Riddell Speed Icon helmet. Parents can elect to upgrade to a premium Riddell SpeedFlex helmet for a $100 seasonal fee during registration.

Tackle Football — Provided by the League (returned post-season):

• Certified Riddell Speed Icon helmet & shoulder pads
• Official game jersey & game pants
• Official game socks
• Practice pants & practice jersey

Tackle Football — Families Provide:

• Tethered mouthguard (mandatory for practices and games)
• Rubber-molded football cleats (no metal spikes)
• Practice socks
• Water bottle

Note: Only clear eye visors are permitted per HFL rules.

Flag Football — Provided by the League:

• Flag belt
• Game jersey
• Game socks

Flag Football — Families Provide:

• Standard mouthguard
• Athletic shoes or cleats
• Water bottle

Cheer — Provided by the League (uniform pieces returned post-season):

• Shell top, skirt, and bodysuit
• Shoes, bow, and jacket
• Poms

Cheer — Families Provide:

• Plain black leggings for cold weather games
• Practice attire
• Water bottle

Summer: 4 days per week (typically Monday–Thursday), beginning the first week of August.

In-Season: Drops to 3 days per week once school is in session.

Flag players undergo a preseason skills evaluation so coaches can draft balanced, competitive rosters. Team assignments are announced shortly after evaluations.

Sideline: Performs cheers, chants, and spirit building during Saturday football games.

Competitive: Prepares high-energy choreographed routines featuring stunting, tumbling, and jumps to compete at the October regional championship.

Because stunting requires precise teamwork and safety, attendance is mandatory. Missing practices may require coaches to modify routine stunt positions for team safety.

Families need to supply plain black leggings for cold weather games, practice attire, and a reusable water bottle. Uniforms, shoes, bows, jackets, and poms are fully provided.

MHSAA limits mat size to 16 athletes per floor round. Registration is structured to build balanced squads per age division while maximizing participation.

A $250 uncashed hold check is required per athlete (max 2 per family). Checks are destroyed at season's end once volunteer shifts are completed and equipment is returned undamaged.

Each family completes one 3-hour shift per child (max 2 shifts) during the season. Positions include concession stand, chain gang, press box, or field cleanup.

Select your coaching preference during online registration. Game-day volunteer shifts are published via team communications prior to home games.

You may send a proxy (age 16+) to complete your shift under your player's name. Unfulfilled shifts will result in the deposit check being cashed at the end of the season.