Effective Date: 1/1/2026
Welcome to the website of the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program (“CCYF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). CCYF is a nonprofit youth football organization that provides flag and tackle football opportunities for students in 3rd through 6th grade.
By accessing or using our website, registering a player, volunteering, or otherwise interacting with the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this website or participate in online services provided by CCYF.
The CCYF website exists to:
Provide information about the youth football program
Allow parents/guardians to register players
Share schedules, announcements, and league updates
Coordinate volunteers, coaches, and league operations
Communicate with participants and families
All content provided on this website is for informational and organizational purposes related to the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program.
Participation in the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program is limited to eligible youth participants typically enrolled in 3rd through 6th grade during the current season.
Parents or legal guardians must complete registration for their child and provide accurate information required for participation, including:
Player name and grade
Parent/guardian contact information
Emergency contact details
Any relevant medical or safety information
CCYF reserves the right to deny or revoke participation if inaccurate information is provided or if league rules are violated.
Parents or guardians registering a participant agree to:
Provide accurate and complete registration information
Ensure the participant follows league rules and sportsmanship standards
Maintain updated contact information for communication purposes
Promptly notify the league of relevant medical conditions or safety concerns
Respect coaches, volunteers, officials, and other participants
Parents and guardians acknowledge that youth sports involve physical activity and assume responsibility for ensuring their child is physically able to participate.
The Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
All participants, parents, coaches, volunteers, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and positive manner.
Prohibited conduct may include, but is not limited to:
Harassment or intimidation of players, coaches, or officials
Unsportsmanlike behavior
Disruptive or abusive language
Physical altercations or threats
Interference with games or practices
CCYF reserves the right to take disciplinary action, which may include warnings, suspension, or removal from the program.
Coaches and volunteers play an essential role in the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program.
Individuals who volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches, or team helpers may be required to:
Complete volunteer registration forms
Follow program rules and safety guidelines
Demonstrate appropriate conduct with youth participants
Pass background screening if required by league policy
CCYF reserves the right to approve or deny volunteer participation at its discretion.
Participation in the program may require payment of registration fees. These fees help cover league expenses such as:
Equipment
Field use
Uniforms
Insurance
Operational costs
All fees must be paid in accordance with the registration process and deadlines provided by CCYF.
Refund policies, if any, may vary depending on timing, season status, or special circumstances.
Participation in youth football, including both flag and tackle formats, involves inherent risks of physical activity and potential injury.
By registering a participant, parents or guardians acknowledge that:
Football is a contact sport
Injuries may occur despite safety precautions
Participation is voluntary
Parents or guardians accept these risks and agree that CCYF, its volunteers, coaches, and affiliated personnel cannot guarantee the prevention of injuries.
Additional waivers or liability releases may be required during registration.
During practices, games, and events, CCYF may take photographs or videos for purposes such as:
League promotion
Website and social media content
Community engagement
Program documentation
By participating in the program, families acknowledge that players may appear in group photos or activity footage unless a parent or guardian specifically requests otherwise.
Requests regarding media use should be directed to league administrators.
All content on the CCYF website, including but not limited to:
Logos
Graphics
Text
Schedules
Documents
Photographs
is the property of the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program unless otherwise noted.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without permission from CCYF.
Users of the CCYF website agree not to:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems
Use the website for unlawful purposes
Submit false information through forms or registration systems
Interfere with the operation of the website
CCYF reserves the right to restrict access or remove content if misuse occurs.
The CCYF website may utilize or link to third-party platforms for services such as:
Player registration
Payment processing
Email communications
Scheduling tools
These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. CCYF is not responsible for the policies or practices of third-party providers.
The CCYF website and its content are provided on an “as-is” basis.
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee:
That the website will always be available or error-free
That all information will be completely accurate at all times
That technical issues will not occur
Users access the website at their own discretion.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Carroll Cardinals Youth Football Program, its volunteers, coaches, board members, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
Any damages arising from use of the website
Technical issues affecting website access
Injuries related to participation in league activities (subject to applicable waivers)
Participation in the program is voluntary and subject to the inherent risks of youth athletics.
CCYF may update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time as necessary to reflect operational or legal changes.
Updated versions will be posted on the website with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website or participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.
