YOUTH FOOTBALL — CFA BACK in shippensburg?
The CFA (Capital Football Association) is the largest youth football league in the state of Pennsylvania, and the preeminent league in South Central Pennsylvania -- consisting of many feeder programs of nearby schools that make up the PIAA's Mid-Penn Football Conference. The CFA is built on a tradition that began in 1973 and continues today with an emphasis on giving children an opportunity to play tackle football in a safe environment. The objective of the organization is to develop fundamentals, sportsmanship, character, mental and physical health, and promote cultural and scholastic achievement with communities forming their own program to deliver appreciation to the game, excellent coaching, high levels of participation, and team spirit.
The CFA existed in Shippensburg previously, and the Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority (SCPRA) is exploring the possibility of running it as a program through Park & Rec once again. Currently, the SCPRA offers baseball and softball for area youth through the Chambersburg Suburban League (CSL) which involves as many as 25 local communities, and the return of CFA football would welcome a very similar setup.
Some of the benefits of joining the CFA, and operating within the structure of their member associations and adhering to their governing body and by-laws, include consistency, competitiveness, and focus on player growth.
Plus, it would create continuity and unity for participants within each level from year to year.
Take the survey, to let us know if you’re interested:
NOTE: Currently, we are only exploring the possibility of the return of this league — or if it is possible to form on a limited basis and work to build more each year in order to regain a presence that includes all age divisions. We also have an interest in cheerleading being part of this program, and would like to include it depending on the resources initially available.
The expectation is for the SCPRA to oversee all operations, coordination, and setup. Therefore, the field location would be held at Veterans Stadium at Memorial Park.