Clover Hill Sports Association

This registration session will allow you to complete contact information, sign up for participation, and submit payment.

Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately. 

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Registration Fee $100 per player 

Registration is final - fees are non-refundable.

Affiliation:  Football teams compete in the Chesterfield Quarterback League (CQL).  CHSA conducts registration, selects coaches, forms teams and provides uniforms/equipment. Game schedules and rules are provided by the league.  CHSA is represented at the league level by the Football Administrator.

Eligibility:  Children ages 5-14 as of July 31st 2024 who live within the Grange Hall, Clover Hill, Moseley, and Amelia Elementary School attendance boundary.

Fees:  Players participating in the spring flag league (7U, 9U, 11U, 14U) will be charged $100 

Equipment:  Players are required to provide their own cleats.  The Association will provide league approved t-shirt/jersey, flags and flag belts. Mouth guards are required and the responsibility of the child's parent. 

Age is as of July 31st 2024.

Team Selection:  There are no try-outs and no cuts.  All players are given the opportunity to be on a team.

Coaches:  We are always looking for great volunteers! All coaches will need to get their coaching cards from Chesterfield County.  You can find more information on this through the link below:

https://www.chesterfield.gov/1436/Coaches-Background-Check

Season:  Practice will start in March. Games will be played on Saturdays beginning in April.  A championship Tournament is TBD. 7U plays 11v11, same rules as fall. All others play 7v7

Practice:  Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30. Practice location Grange Hall Elementary football field.

Head Coaches

• 7U: TBD
• 9U: David Gornick
• 11U: Thomas Squire
• 14U: Eric Salley

SPRING 7 VS 7 RULES

Game Field: 40 yards

Game Length:  2, 20 minute halves with a running clock (clock stops with a time out by the coach or official)

• 25 second play clock between plays

Offense:  
All possessions will start on the 40 yard line and the offensive team can achieve only one first down when they reach the 20 yard line. The offense must have a center to snap the ball to the quarterback (under center or shotgun). Only pass plays are allowed and the quarterback only has four seconds to pass the ball. Double passes are allowed as long as the first pass is within four seconds and the second pass must be a forward pass. (expect modifications to the passing requirement for 7U which is new for 2019)
 

The center is eligible to receive a pass. A fumble is considered a dead ball. No blocking or contact is allowed. Offensive receivers not catching the ball must stop when the ball is caught.

Scoring:

• Touchdown – 6 points
• Extra point from 10 yard line – 1 point
• Extra point from 15 yard line – 2 points
• Interceptions – Dead ball at the point of interception. Intercepting team gets ball at 20 yard line.
• Overtime – Each team has a chance to score in each overtime from the 20 yard line until a winner is declared. Max 3 overtimes.

Defense:
Tackling or other contact is not allowed. The defensive player must make an effort to pull the flag of the offensive player. The defense can’t rush the QB.

Penalties:

• Offensive penalties include: blocking, pass interference, unnecessary roughness, false start. Penalties will result in a 10 yard loss and loss of down.
• Defensive penalties include: pass interference and unnecessary roughness. Penalties result in a 10 yard gain for the offense and an automatic first down.

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