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Mission Statement

The Lower Columbia Youth Football and Cheer (Longview Cobras) is a community based, non-profit organization that offers instructional cheer and football programs for youth grades 1st through 8th (K-2nd grade- Flag football, 3rd-4th grade JV tackle, 5th-6th grade Varsity tackle and K-8th grade Cheer). Our programs’ focus is teaching good sportsmanship, leadership skills, teamwork, determination, discipline as well as the fundamentals of Football and Cheer. LCYF/ LCYC strives for provide equal opportunities for ALL its participants; to develop their skills and abilities to strengthen their impact and support of their teams and community; and to grow and mature as student athletes and young adults.

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About the League

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Lower Columbia Youth Football League (LCYF) is home to Cowlitz County’s most established and respected youth football organizations. With years of experience, the LCYF organizations continue to provide a safe and competitive football environment to children in Lower Columbia River area.

 

Our divisions consist of the following age groups:

     -Flag Football (player entering Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
     -Junior Varsity (JV) (players entering grades 3 and 4)
     -Varsity (players entering grades 5 and 6)

     -Cheer (players entering grades 1-8) Depending on the number of kids signed up they may be divided into 2 teams JV and Varsity as well

 

All of our divisions play a 6 to 8 game schedule.  There is also no minimum play requirements.

 

What makes LCYF “The Best Game in Town” and gives your player the best total football experience?

 

  • LCYF is the longest running, most established youth football program in our area.

 

  • Our age and grade divisions ensure a safer environment for all players. Age and maturity are bigger factors to safety than a player’s weight.

 

  • Coaches receive training through USA Football & Heads Up.

 

  • All games officiated by Certified Football Officials. These are the same officials that officiate the High School games.

 

  • All games are played by Approved League Rules.

 

  • Our games are played in local High School Stadiums. ​

 

  • All games played on Saturday, locally within Cowlitz County, Wahkiakum County.

 

  • ALL safety equipment is provided.

 

  • Limited maximum & minimum player weight restrictions, ALL REGISTERED PLAYERS WILL PLAY. Everyone is WELCOME to play.

    • Weight related rules

      • All ball carriers in the Varsity Division must weigh under 130lbs. 

      • All ball carriers in the Junior Varsity Division must weigh under 100lbs.

 

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