The fall tackle season usually starts in August.

Practices for the fall football season start in August. Regular season games run until the end of October. Post-season games are held in the beginning of November for teams that qualify.

The Lancaster Catholic Youth Football program is a part of the Red Rose Football League, who sets the ages and other parameters of the league, such as weight limits. in 2021, the league agreed to the below ages. These can change, so sign up for our email newsletter to stay up to date on the latest information.

All players must be between the ages of 7 and 14 as of June 1st before the fall season.

• A team : 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14 year olds

• B team : 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 year olds

• C team : 8, 9, and 10 year olds

• D team : 7 & 8 year olds

There is not a weight limit for each level, however, the league has what is known as a "striper" rule. This means that players over a certain weight limit must wear a clearly visible stripe on their helmet. These players are usually referred to as "stripers." These players must play an interior lineman position on both offense and defense in a three-point stance. "Stripers" on defense cannot line up outside the offensive tackles. "Stripers" also cannot be on kick-off nor kick-return teams. Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter to stay up to date on the latest updates to weight limits.

Weight limits for each level, regardless of age, are:

• A team : 165 lbs

• B team : 145 lbs

• C team : 120 lbs

• D team : 100 lbs

The practices at the Lancaster Catholic Stadium complex, 655 Stadium Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Practices for the 2021 season were held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm. As the season progresses, and it gets darker earlier, practices will start at 5:45 and end earlier.

Home games are held a Lancaster Catholic Stadium located at 655 Stadium Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Games are usually played on Sunday afternoon starting about 12:30. On Sundays, the A team usually plays first, followed by the B, C and D teams. Saturday afternoon games usually start around 3pm, and the D team usually plays first, followed by the C, B and A teams.

All head coaches are selected based on their prior coaching experience, as well as playing experience. We also encourage assistant coaches to join and learn how to effectively coach the Crusader system. All coaches must receive their Youth Protection Clearances from the Diocese of Harrisburgh Youth Protection Services Program as well as complete safety training.

If you are interested in helping coach for the Crusader Youth Football Program, please visit our volunteer page and submit the form.

You will need to purchase a mouth guard, socks and cleats for you player, as well as a "girdle" with a tailbone pad and hip pads. Crusader youth football will provide a fitted helmet, helmet stickers, shoulder pads, practice jersey, practice pants, game jersey, game pants, thigh pads, and knee pads.

The 2021 fee was $125. The fee may change from year to year, so be sure to sign up for our email newsletter to ensure you get the latest news and information.

All players will need to have a birth certificate, player contract, parent consent form, and proof of physical examination by a doctor. All of these documents will be provided to you at sign up, and can be collected at that time as well. Be sure to sign up our email newsletter in order to stay informed on the latest news and updates.