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FAQ

Kids ages 5 to 12. Players are placed by age into Rookie (5-8), JV (9-10) or Varsity (11-12). Varsity players are 11 or 12 and must not turn 13 before September 1 of that season.

No. We welcome families from Four Oaks, Benson and nearby communities like Meadow, McGee’s Crossroads, Elevation, Smithfield, Newton Grove and Dunn.

Yes. This is a developmental league, and plenty of players are in their first season. Coaches focus on fundamentals, safe play and building confidence.

Registration runs through the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation and usually opens in late May or early June. Spots fill fast.

Visit Parks and Recreation or call 919-963-3112, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Every player is provided with:

• Helmet
• Shoulder pads
• Mouth guard
• Socks
• Padded football pants
• Practice jersey
• Game jersey

All equipment except socks and the mouthpiece must be returned at the end of the season.

Registration fees are set each year through Parks and Recreation. For current fees, email Andy Jackson with Parks and Recreation at ajacksonfofd@yahoo.com.

Yes. Cheer is part of the Four Oaks fall season, and our cheer squad cheers on the Cardinals at games. Registration runs through Parks and Recreation. For cheer ages and practice times, call 919-963-3112 or send us a message.

No. We’re a community program supported by the Town of Four Oaks, separate from the Four Oaks Elementary and Middle School athletic programs.

The season runs from early August through October. Practices and jamboree-style scrimmages start in early August, and regular-season games are played on Saturdays in September and October.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Each practice runs about two hours. Your coach will share exact times and the practice location.

Most games are on Saturdays at fields in or near Johnston County. We play in the Johnston County Youth Football League against programs like Princeton, North Johnston, Smithfield, Corinth Holders, Rosewood and Grantham.

Four Oaks home games are played at South Johnston High School, 10381 US-301 South, Four Oaks. The schedule page has every home and away field with directions.

Yes. On iPhone, open the site in Safari, tap the Share button, then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open it in Chrome, tap the menu, then Install app or Add to Home screen. The Cardinals logo shows up like an app icon, so the schedule and directions are one tap away on game day.

Yes. League rules require every player to get at least 4 plays per half, and our coaches work hard to get every player real time on the field. That’s a core part of being a development league.

We cap every team at 25 players or fewer. Smaller rosters mean each kid gets ample playing time on Saturdays, not just a spot on the sideline.

No child is turned away because of weight. League rules set weight limits for skilled positions like running back and receiver, and players over the limit play on the line. Every player is weighed once by a League Director. See the weight rules.

League admission is $5 for adults (18 and older), $2 for school age (5 to 17), and free for kids 4 and under.

Our free Facebook group is the best place for practice schedules, game days and special events. Your coach will also share team updates.

The Johnston County Youth Football League has its own Facebook group for county-wide news.

Our coaches are volunteers, and the program runs on parent help. Email Andy Jackson at ajacksonfofd@yahoo.com and let him know how you’d like to get involved.

The program is run by the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation. Email Andy Jackson at ajacksonfofd@yahoo.com or call the Parks and Rec office at 919-963-3112.