Program Overview
Tackle Football at EPYAL
EPYAL Tackle Football gives East Pennsboro youth an age-based path into organized football through the Capital Football Association. The program emphasizes fundamentals, team identity, discipline, sportsmanship and safe progression through each level.
Registration: 2026 tackle football registration is closed. Families with questions should contact the football directors.
Age-Based Levels
Smurf, Pee Wee, Pony and Midget divisions provide an appropriate progression.
Panthers Tradition
Players represent East Penn with a strong focus on effort, sportsmanship and team identity.
Volunteer Coaches
Community coaches help teach both the game and the habits that make good teammates.
Divisions & Eligibility
How the program is organized
Division structures can change as participation and governing-league rules change. The information below reflects EPYAL’s currently published program structure.
SmurfAges 5–7. The current CFA weight limit published by EPYAL is 85 pounds or less before the striper rule applies.
Pee WeeAges 7–9. Current published CFA weight limit: 110 pounds or less.
PonyAges 10–11. Current published CFA weight limit: 135 pounds or less.
MidgetUp to age 13. Current published CFA weight limit: 165 pounds or less.
Registration Flow
A better front door, without replacing Sports Connect
Families can learn about tackle football, season expectations and current registration status here. When they are ready to register, EPYAL sends them to the existing Sports Connect system in a new tab for parent login, participant information, waivers and payment.
