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About the program

The
Program

A community-centered, developmental league built to grow confidence, skills and sportsmanship in young athletes.

Who we are

Four Oaks Community Youth Football is proudly supported by the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation. It’s a safe, fun and developmental league for kids ages 5 to 12.

The program is driven by volunteer coaches who care about skill development, safe play, and making sure every player has the chance to get on the field and grow as an athlete.

Every player deserves playing time, and we work hard to make sure they get it.

That’s why we cap every team at 25 players or fewer. Smaller rosters give each kid ample time on the field, in practice and on game day.

We believe in teamwork, discipline and the joy that comes from working hard and achieving goals. Whether it’s your child’s first season or they’re a returning player, they’ll be part of a team that values growth, respect and community spirit.

Ages
5-12Placed by age division
Roster size
25Max players per team
Rookie
Ages 5-8
JV
Ages 9-10
Varsity
Ages 11-12Must not turn 13 before September 1 of that season
Season
Aug-OctEarly August through October
Practice
Tue · Thu · SatTwo-hour practices
Games
SaturdaysPlayed in or near Johnston County. Home games are at South Johnston High School. Jamboree-style scrimmages in early August open the season.
League
Johnston County Youth Football LeagueProud member program
Equipment
ProvidedHelmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, socks, padded football pants, practice jersey and game jersey
Four Oaks player breaking a tackle with the ball

Every player plays

Real reps.
Real growth.

Program rules

How we
play

The standards every Four Oaks player, parent and coach signs up for. Games follow Johnston County Youth Football League rules.

Read the 2026 league rulebook

  1. Development comes first

    This is a youth development league. Wins are great, but growth, effort and learning the game come first.

  2. Every player gets on the field

    League rules require every player to get at least 4 plays per half, and our coaches aim well past that.

  3. Play in your age division

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

  4. Show up for practice

    Teams practice Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Let your coach know ahead of time if your player will miss.

  5. Safe play, always

    Coaches teach proper technique and safe fundamentals at every level.

  6. Respect the game

    Players, parents and coaches treat officials, opponents and teammates with respect, win or lose.

Inside a Cardinals season

More than
a game

From the first practice in August to the last Saturday in October, here’s what a season looks like for Four Oaks families.

Four Oaks center snapping the ball to the quarterback
FundamentalsLearning the snap, the stance and the basics
Four Oaks players celebrating on the sideline
TeamCelebrating together after a big play
A Four Oaks coach talking with young players on the sideline
CoachingVolunteer coaches who know your kid by name
Four Oaks linemen battling at the line of scrimmage
Game daySaturday football across the JCYFL
Four Oaks receiver reaching for a pass
Big playsHands up, eyes on the ball
Four Oaks team gathered on the field after a game
FamilyA whole town behind the Cardinals
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Volunteer coaches

Coaches
who care

For our coaches, it’s more than a game. Every Four Oaks coach is a volunteer, and from Rookie to Varsity they’re focused on developing young players: teaching the fundamentals the right way and helping kids build character on and off the field.

That means working hard, being a good teammate, respecting the game and having fun along the way.

Interested in coaching? Contact us
A Four Oaks coach giving instructions to a young player in a black jersey
A Four Oaks coach hugging a young player after a game
A Four Oaks coach talking with young players on the sideline
Four Oaks coaches and players huddled up at practice
Four Oaks coaches with their players after a game
A Four Oaks coach pointing out the next play to young players
A Four Oaks coach walking onto the field with players
A Four Oaks coach with a young player on the sideline
Four Oaks coaches with their team kneeling on the field
Four Oaks coaches talking on the sideline
A Four Oaks coach checking in with a player during a game
A Four Oaks coach with young players on game day
Four Oaks Cardinals cheer squad performing on the sideline

Cardinals Cheer

Cheerleading

Cheer is part of the Four Oaks fall program. The Cardinals cheer squad supports our football teams from the sideline on game days, with the same focus on fun, teamwork and community that drives the whole program.

Cheer registration runs through the Town of Four Oaks Parks and Recreation, along with football. For cheer ages, practice times and uniform details, contact Andy Jackson with Four Oaks Parks and Recreation.

Cheer registration info Ask about cheer

Johnston County Youth Football League

Seven towns.
One league.

Who we play

League
opponents

Most Saturdays the Cardinals face these programs at fields in or near Johnston County.

  • vsPrincetonJohnston County
  • vsNorth JohnstonJohnston County
  • vsSmithfieldJohnston County
  • vsCorinth HoldersJohnston County
  • vsRosewoodWayne County
  • vsGranthamWayne County
Four Oaks Cardinals scoreboard at the home field

Home field

South Johnston High School

10381 US-301 South, Four Oaks, NC 27524

Four Oaks home games are played at South Johnston High School. Check the schedule for home and away weeks.

Get directions 2026 schedule

A community program

Four Oaks Community Youth Football is separate from the Four Oaks Elementary and Middle School athletic programs. We’re a town-supported league open to kids ages 5 to 12 from Four Oaks, Benson and nearby communities.

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Four Oaks team photo on the field in front of the stadium scoreboard
Building champions on and off the field.
Four Oaks Community Youth Football
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