FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is responsible for the Fort Hunt Football & Cheerleading program?

The day-to-day activities of both football and cheerleading are directed by the Commissioner.  The Assistant Commissioner oversees the four (4) Functional Directors.

What are the age requirements to participate in Fort Hunt Football & Cheerleading?

Ages are 5 and 6 years old as of August 1, 2011 (Flag Football)
Ages are 7 – 16 years old as of October 1, 2011. (Football)
Ages are 5 - 16 years old as of August 1, 2011 (Cheerleading)

How much does it cost to participate in Fort Hunt Football & Cheerleading?

The registration fee is $185.50 (football) $155.50 (cheerleading); for multiple child families; the first child is $185.50 (football) $155.50 (cheerleading) and each child after the first is $175.50 (football) and $145.50 (cheerleading).     

Am I required to purchase equipment to participate in Fort Hunt Football & Cheerleading?

No. All equipment is provided. The only thing you’re required to provide is (cleats for football players and cheerleading shoes for cheerleaders)

Where and when are the games played?

The season starts mid-September and ends early November. The games are usually played on Saturday but games can be played any other day during the week (including Sunday). The games are played through-out Fairfax County (some teams will play in Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun Counties) Each team has 7 games (usually 3 or4 are played at Carl Sandburg)

Do cheerleaders travel with football teams?

Yes. If the cheerleading registration numbers are sufficient, each football team will have a group of cheerleaders assigned to them.

How are siblings assigned to teams?

Football players are assigned by age and weight, if siblings can play on a team together, they will be assigned to the same team. If a cheerleader has a sibling playing football, the cheerleader will be assigned to the football team with her sibling.

Who do I talk to if I have more questions about the organization?

The Commissioner speaks for the organization, his email address is forthunt_commissioner@yahoo.com.