1. What makes AIYFC
different from other tournaments?
2. Is
AIYFC sponsored by any local football league or organization?
3. How
does AIYFC determine which teams are accepted into the tournament?
4. How does AIYFC match teams into brackets?
5. What are the age and weight restrictions for the AIYFC?
6. We're an out of town team, but we want to make our own housing
arrangements and just play in the tournament. Is this OK?
7. What
does it cost to participate in the AIYFC?
What makes AIYFC different from other tournaments?
All tournaments tout the quality of their competition, and the
attractiveness of their locales. AIYFC differs from the "mega
tournaments" trying to impress you with their huge
 number of teams
participating. If you have ever attended one of these huge
tournaments, you know from personal experience what they lack -
personal service and attention. They do not offer personalized
itineraries for your team, nor do they assist you in organizing special
events or activities desired by your team. AIYFC staffers are
dedicated to putting together a special and memorable tournament experience
for your entire team.
Is AIYFC sponsored by any local football league or organization?
Unlike many tournaments that claim to be "National Tournaments", AIYFC is
not sponsored by or affiliated with any local football leagues or
organizations. We are sponsored by
Tampa
Bay & Company, the visitors and convention bureau government agency of
Hillsborough
County, Florida.
How does AIYFC determine which teams are accepted into the tournament?
We have heard of horror stories of teams traveling to some of these "mega
tournaments" with 100+ teams and upon arriving, find out that the teams
you are slated to compete against either are substantially older or
heavier than you are. We've also heard of the unfortunate situation
in which teams have been playing against teams with obviously illegal
players. These huge events cannot fully check out all teams that
come to their tournament for proper ages and weights. This does
not occur at AIYFC. All teams must submit documentation for all
rostered players, including certified rosters and birth certificates.
All players must weigh in with tournament staffers to ensure they are
within the weight requirements. And all teams are fully checked
before the start of every game to ensure legality of all participants.
Staff is always on-site to ensure proper participation. This is not
the case at many of the mega tournaments.
How does AIYFC match teams into brackets?
AIYFC matches similar teams into 4-team brackets with major consideration
given to maximum, minimum, and average team weight, and maximum ages.
This ensures that teams are generally the same weight and age, and games
will be won and lost based on player performance and coaching, not size or
age. AIYFC is not about championship football teams, but is about
providing well coached and supported youth football teams the opportunity
to end their seasons with a fantastic family vacation and football
experience.
What are the age and weight restrictions for the AIYFC?
The AIYFC staff has over 50 years experience coaching,
officiating, and organizing youth football programs around the country.
Our experience and knowledge has been put to use in developing our
general age and weight categories.
CLICK HERE
to review our age/weight divisions. Teams
falling into these divisions are then hand selected and placed into
individual divisions with other teams whose heaviest, lightest, and
average weight are similar. Though it doesn't assure there will be
no 40-0 football games, it ensures a fair match up, and victory is based
on quality of players, performance, coaching, and some luck.
We're an out of town team, but we want to make our own housing
arrangements and just play in the tournament. Is this OK?
Unfortunately, no. The AIYFC is designed as a 5 day, 4 night family
football vacation. Besides two football games, teams and supporters
have the opportunity to enjoy the many
central Florida
attractions. Tournament rules require out of town team to
arrive on Wednesday (earlier arrivals and departures can be arranged) to check in, be weighed-in and certified, and coaches
must attend a mandatory football coaches meeting Wednesday night.
And so much of the tournament experience includes staying in our
tournament hotels with other teams from around the country, meeting new
people and making new friends. Teams returning to the AIYFC have
said they keep in touch with players and coaches they met during
tournament week.
What
does it cost to participate in the AIYFC?
There are two costs involved in
attending the AIYFC - the team registration fee and hotel fees.
Both are fully explained on our
Fees Page.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE
AIYFC IS NOT FOR ALL FOOTBALL TEAMS AND LEAGUES.
WE REQUIRE A LEVEL OF CONDUCT AND SUPERVISION NOT ORDINARILY FOUND AT
OTHER TOURNAMENTS.
IF YOUR TEAM DOES NOT PLAY CLEAN FOOTBALL, IF YOUR TEAM DOES NOT HAVE
STRONG PARENT AND
LEAGUE SUPPORT AND STRONG, DISCIPLINED COACHING, OUR TOURNAMENT IS NOT FOR
YOU.
PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW OUR ELIGIBILITY RULES AND POLICIES.
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