FAQs – Football

 How do I become an Outlaw?

Register On-Line at www.wcoutlaws.org

Will my child get playing time?

Yes. The West Chester Outlaws are committed to providing all of its athletes an equal opportunity to learn and be successful in an environment that promotes athletic excellence.

Are the coaches certified?

Yes. All coaches must be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. A national background check is also administered by the organization.

What league is the West Chester Outlaws affiliated?

The West Chester Outlaws are members of the Butler County Youth Football League.

Who participates in this league?

The following organizations participate in this league: Hamilton Bullogs, Lakota Stallions, Finneytown Wildcats, Miami Valley Wolfpack, Cincinnati Hurricanes, East Dayton Vikings, Fayetteville Rockets, Trotwood Rams, West Chester Outlaws, and the Springfield Tigers.

When is Registration?

On-line registrations are being accepted until July 30th.

Is there a weight limit?

There is no weight limit for linemen, but ballcarriers have restricted weight limits.

What is the cost of registration and what does it include?

The cost of registration is $125 and includes game jersey, game pants, mouth piece, shoulder pads, helmet, and chin strap.

Are there any other expenses?

Parents are responsible for cleats, athletic support, socks, practice pants, practice jerseys, and gloves. The coach may ask for fees to help with costs of the team banquet and awards.

When will practices start?

Practices start in late July. The coaches may recommend attendance at football clinics for the players prior to the start of the regular season.

How often do the teams practice?

For the months of July and August, the number of practices per week could be as frequent as 5 days per week. This is at the descretion of the Head Coach. However, once school starts there will be a maximum of 3 practices per week. a walk through session is customary before each game.

Where are your facilities?

The West Chester Outlaws will practice at the Lakota East Freshman School located off of CinDay Rd. on Bethany Rd. All Outlaw teams will practice at the same facility.

Where is your home field?

The West Chester Outlaws will play all home games at the Lakota East High School Football Field located on Wyandot Rd.

When are the games?

All league games are held on Saturdays. The day begins with the youngest team and ends with the 6th grade team.

What is the cost to attend games?

The cost for a regular and playoff game is $3.00 for Adults, $1.00 for students ages 6 – 12, and children 5 and under are free. The cost of a championship game is $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for students ages 6 – 12, and children 5 and under free. Coaches, cheerleaders, and players get free admission.

Are Parents expected to participate?

Yes. The Outlaws are a volunteer organization which depends on parental involvement in order to keep costs down. Each parent is expected to help with concessions, gate, field set up, and field tear down at all home games; including preseason bowl games and post season games. There will be a weekly schedule developed for each team to follow.