JI LIL TROJANS REC AND SCYFA LEAGUE
Welcome to JI Lil Trojans 2026 Tackle Football Program!
REC & SCYFA
Welcome to the 2026 season of JI Lil Trojans Tackle Football! Get ready for a season full of hard work, growth, and fun competition as we prepare our players for the next level.
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JI Lil Trojans will participate in the City of Charleston Recreation Department and South Carolina Youth Football Association (SCYFA) leagues.​
JI Lil Trojans Recreation Tackle League
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JI Lil Trojans tackle football teams will participate through the City of Charleston Recreation Department. All games are conducted according to the rules and regulations of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. Recreational youth sports create a safe, structured, community-focused environment where young athletes can develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
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Recreation Tackle Leagues (age as of September 1, 2026)
9–10 Recreation League (9 & 10-year-olds)
11–12 Recreation League (11 & 12-year-olds)
JI Lil Trojans South Carolina Youth Football Association (SCYFA) League
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JI Lil Trojans participates in the South Carolina Youth Football Association (SCYFA), a competitive statewide travel league featuring 30+ teams across Division II Upper and Lower State brackets. Competitive youth football helps athletes develop advanced skills, discipline, game IQ, and strong character.
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SCYFA Tackle Leagues (age as of August 1, 2026)
8U SCYFA League (7 & 8-year-olds)
10U SCYFA League (9 & 10-year-olds)
12U SCYFA League (11 & 12-year-olds)
Spring Assessment & Summer Conditioning
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Registration Opens: March 1, 2026
Dates: May 5 – June 26, 2026 (Tues & Thurs, 6–7:30 PM)
Location: JICHS Football Fields
Fee: $150 per player ($125 per additional sibling)
Registration Platform
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All registration and waivers must be completed on Planet High School between March 1 and May 1, 2026.
Sports physical required (dated after March 1, 2026).
Spring Team Assessment (May 2026)
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-Practices: Tues & Thurs, 6–7:30 PM
-Location: JICHS Practice Fields
-Attire: Athletic shirt, shorts, cleats (no pads)
-8U: Automatic placement on 8U SCYFA team
10U & 12U: Evaluated for SCYFA or Recreation team placement
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Evaluation for C-Team, SCYFA or Recreation team placement Rising 7th Graders:
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While the JICHS C-Team is NOT directly attached to the JI Lil Trojans Organization, they are apart of the Trojans Football Organization. ALL rising 7th graders participating in Spring Assessment and Summer Conditioning with the JI Lil Trojans Football Program will be evaluated by both JI Lil Trojans and JICHS C-Team coaches to ensure a truly streamlined process. These sessions will help both JI Lil Trojans and JICHS C-Team coaches evaluate players for potential advancement to the JICHS C-Team Football Program. All JICHS C-Team related questions and concers can be directed via email at jichs.football.cteam@gmail.com
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C-Team Roster Cuts will conclude the week of June 28–July 4, 2026
Players not moving up to the C-Team will continue playing with JI Lil Trojans on either a SCYFA or Recreation team, based on age and ability.
Summer Conditioning (June 2026)
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-Practices: Tues & Thurs, 6–7:30 PM for ALL teams
-12U Extra Workouts: Folly Beach (June 13 & 27, 2026)
-Location: JICHS Practice Fields
-Attire: Athletic shirt, shorts, cleats, white helmet required
-One practice jersey provided by the JI Lil Trojans Athletic Booster Club
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Team Placements Announced:
Week of June 28 – July 4, 2026
No practice: June 28 – July 4, 2026
Official Tackle Practice Begins July 2026 (SCYFA)
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SCYFA Tackle League
8U
10U
12U
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Practice Schedule
2–3 days per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
12U Extra Workouts: Folly Beach (July 11 & 25, 2026)
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Practice Attire SCYFA Tackle
Full gear: white helmet, padded pants, football shoulder pads, cleats
Practice jersey provided
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Parent Equipment Responsibility
White football helmet
White padded pants
Football shoulder pads
Cleats
Mouthpiece
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Official Tackle Practice Begins August 2026 (REC)
(Summer Conditioning for Rec continues through the month of July 2026)
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Recreation Tackle League
9–10
11–12
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Practice Schedule
2–3 days per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
12U Extra Workouts: Folly Beach (July 11 & 25, 2026)
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Practice Attire REC Tackle
Athletic shirt, shorts, cleats, Practice jersey provided
Full football equipment required starting August 1, 2026
(white helmet, padded pants, football shoulder pads, cleats)
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Parent Equipment Responsibility
White football helmet
White padded pants
Football shoulder pads
Cleats
Mouthpiece
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Fall 2026 Tackle Season Details (August-November 2026)
REC League
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Season:
August – November 2026
Recreation League (Age cutoff: Sept 1)
9–10 Division
11–12 Division
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Registration Fees:
Recreation: $50–$75 (based on residency)
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Tackle Uniforms Recreation:
One reversible jersey provided by City of Charleston Recreation
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Practices & Playing Time Attendance:
Mandatory 3–4 practices per week (both leagues)
Consistent attendance is required for development and team success
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Dual-Sport Athletes:
-Allowed, but must maintain 99% attendance at practices and games
-Exceptions only for illness or family emergencies
-Players whose other sport conflicts with availability will not be placed on select teams
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Playing Time Policy Recreation Tackle League:
-Guaranteed up to 4 plays per half
-Playing time determined by effort, attitude, attendance, and team standards
-Coaches will not discuss playing time with parents
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Games & Events:
6–8 regular season games, Playoffs, Championship, All-Star opportunities
Game Days:
Weeknights and select Saturdays
Game Locations:
Mt. Pleasant Townhall, Park West, Ravenel Stadium,
Stoney Field, JICHS
Spectator Admission Fee:
Free
Tentative Dates:
Regular Season: Sept–Oct 2026
Playoffs & Championship: Nov 2026
All-Star Game: Dec 2026
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SCYFA League
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Season:
August – November 2026
SCYFA League (Age cutoff: Aug 1)
8U, 10U, 12U
30+ teams statewide, Division II Upper & Lower State
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Registration Fees:
SCYFA: $150 per player (payment plan available)​
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Tackle Uniforms SCYFA:
Two customized uniform sets provided by JI Lil Trojans Organization
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Practices & Playing Time Attendance:
Mandatory 3–4 practices per week (both leagues)
Consistent attendance is required for development and team success
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Dual-Sport Athletes:
-Allowed, but must maintain 99% attendance at practices and games
-Exceptions only for illness or family emergencies
-Players whose other sport conflicts with availability will not be placed on select teams
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Playing Time Policy SCYFA Tackle League:
-Playing time is earned—NOT guaranteed
-Based on effort, attitude, attendance, and team standards
​-Coaches will not discuss playing time with parents
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Games & Events:
Preseason Tournament
10 regular season games, playoffs, Championship, All-Star events
Game Days:
Saturdays (occasional Sunday makeup games)
Game Locations:
Travel within the Tri-County Area and Statewide
(up to 2+ hours)
Spectator Admission Fee:
$10–$15 (ages 5 and up)
Tentative Dates:
Regular Season: Aug–Oct 2026
Playoffs & Championship: Nov 2026
All-Star Game: Dec 2026
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Player Identification
SCYFA players ONLY:
A South Carolina State ID is required no later than
August 1, 2026.
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Parent Volunteers & Fundraisers
Volunteering Requirements:
Recreation League: Highly encouraged (“Get involved, give back!”)
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SCYFA League: Mandatory minimum 1.5 volunteer hours per household per season.
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
-Concessions (Home games both SCYFA and REC)
-Chains (Home games both SCYFA and REC)
-Gate entry (SCYFA Only)
-Team support (Both SCYFA and REC)
Fundraiser Requirement:
ALL PLAYERS (Rec & SCYFA) must participate in one mandatory Donation-Based fundraiser per season to support program operations and events.
Seasonal Events
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-JI Lil Trojans College Experience
-JI Lil Trojans Night: Tailgate & Varsity Game at JICHS
-JI Lil Trojans End-of-Season Banquet
JI LIL TROJANS PARENTS/PLAYERS AND COACHES HANDBOOK
Check out the Coaches and Parent/Player Handbooks for JI Lil Trojans!! Here you will find information on our organization, rules and regulations of the leagues and much more! Get the details in full about JI Lil Trojans from our handbooks! Click the button below under the handbook that applies to you to read in its entirety.
