Player Safety & Development - Jobs #1 & #2
Wilton youth tackle football teams are travel teams in the Fairfield County Football League (FCFL). Our volunteer coaches bring incredible passion, knowledge and sacrifice to support Wilton's youth. All coaches must pass certification courses and background checks to participate as a volunteer coach.
FCFL rules are unique to Fairfield County Football - we do not play AYF or Pop Warner style football. As an example, there are no kick offs or onside kicks in the FCFL. The FCFL is a development league and its top two (2) focuses are player safety and skill development. The FCFL follows USA Football's 'Heads Up' philosophy which is the 'Gold' standard for commitment to player safety. The FCFL is considered a 'Gold' standard nationally for player safety and skill development.
Generally at each grade level there are one-two practices per week and one game each weekend. Young athletes are encouraged to play other fall sports, but a minimum of two practices is required to participate in each game.
Rookie Football
In 2019 the FCFL introduced Rookie Football for grades 2* - 4. Enrollment in football tripled within the towns that participated. Rookie football focuses on all the skills of football with full pads, except for tackling. In replace of tackling, a player is down when a flag is pulled.
The dramatic success in the enrollment in this program is due to two reasons (below), which highly increases the enjoyment of players and coaches -
- Coaches - The game is made simpler to coach
- Players - More time dedicated to teaching key skills
Flag football & Rookie football
All registrants are encouraged to join the Wilton Flag league to play with their friends and take advantage of the enjoyment of the game.
Registration = $0 if you play Rookie as well.
WYF Provides:
A helmet with chin strap, shoulder pads, 2 integrated pants, 1 practice jersey, mouth guard and 2 game jerseys. All 'Rookie' football players wear 'Guardian' caps, which reduces helmet impact force by 33%.
Parents Provide:
A cup (athletic supporter), game socks, and cleats. You may also want to purchase 'Heatgear' for cold days and a backup mouth guard.
Required Forms
This Medical & Doctor Consent Form is required for all players. It is to be submitted at Equipment Distribution in order to participate.
wyf 2025 medical form doctor consent.pdf
Parent Consent and Waiver of Liability Form - A hard copy of this form is required to be submitted at Equipment pick up.
wyf 2025 parental consent form.pdf
Our basic emergency contact form.