Between the conclusion of our Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 seasons, Capital Area Team Sports undertook an initiative that resulted in the league doubling in size for its ninth season. As the organization makes its preparations for the 14th season of the IFFL, we're looking to do it all over again.
The organization has set a bold, unprecedented goal for growth this fall: we want to expand our Independent Flag Football League to as many as 30 teams this fall. To this end, and to provide some incentive for existing teams to try and recruit others to join us on the fields this fall, we're putting together our latest team recruitment campaign - "30 Equals 100."
HUH? 30 EQUALS 100?
WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
We want to grow our Independent Flag Football League to 30 teams this fall, doubling it in size from its current slate of 15 teams. To achieve this goal, we will need everyone currently involved in the league to take an active role in recruiting new teams and players for the fall - and to do that, some incentive is in order.
"30 Equals 100" is that incentive. The concept of the incentive is simple: should Capital Area Team Sports be successful in expanding our Independent Flag Football League to at least 30 teams for the Fall 2008 season, we will present each team's captain (operator) with a certificate good toward $100 off their Spring 2009 team registration. In effect, we're asking prospective new teams to try playing in the IFFL for a season and, if they like it and return, they'll be rewarded with $100 their second season's entry fee; and for existing teams, we're offering them a $100 incentive to go out and bring in their friends, colleagues and others to join them on the gridiron each Saturday this fall.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FALL 2008 SEASON
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When will the Fall 2008 season begin? |
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Our 14th season of flag football will begin on Saturday, September 6th. The Fall 2008 season will consist of 10 regular season games, plus postseason games for those teams that qualify. |
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When do IFFL teams play? |
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CATS schedules all IFFL games for Saturday mornings and afternoons. Historically if there's a particular time of day on Saturday when a team must play (due to work schedules, etc.) we've tried to be as accommodating as we're able. |
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My guys are just a bunch of weekend warriors. We won't be matched up against the IFFL equivalent of the New England Patriots, will we? |
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Well, generally speaking no. CATS utilizes a combination of divisional alignments and scheduling formulas to minimize if not eliminate situations where strong teams feast on minimal opposition. We're big fans of parity as it gives more people something to shoot for in their season. |
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How many players may I carry on my team's roster? |
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12. Rosters may be modified up to the Monday following the fourth week of the regular season. |
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How many teams will make the playoffs? |
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The number is entirely dependent on the number of teams participating in the league each season. Should we hit our target by expanding to 30 teams this fall for example, the number of playoff qualifiers will expand as well, to 14 teams. We also stage a "Best of the Rest" tournament event for teams that fail to reach the playoffs, giving even a team that's not having the best of seasons something to keep playing for. |
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Where will IFFL games be played? |
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The IFFL's playing site each season is leased to CATS by the City of Raleigh's Parks and Recreation Department. While this process is usually done at least 3 months before the start of each IFFL season, at this point we've just begun discussions with the department regarding our Fall 2008 home. Over the years we have used a variety of sites for IFFL games, including but not limited to Biltmore Hills, Cedar Hills, Brentwood Road, Millbrook Exchange and Lions Parks, as well as privately operated facilities. |
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How much does fielding an IFFL team cost? |
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Team registration for our Fall 2008 season is $500. However, with our "30 Equals 100" recruitment drive along with other incentives we offer to volunteers to help line fields and officiate games, there are teams that will have actual cash outlays next spring of less than half that amount. |
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I have other questions. How can I get them answered? |
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Capital Area Team Sports is happy to try and answer any other IFFL-related questions you may have, and to that end we encourage you to use the "Contact Us" section of our web site to send them our way. We'll do what we can to answer whatever questions you may have and help you in the team registration process. |
REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!
Ready to get off the sidelines and get in the IFFL game this fall? Doing so is simple, and we've prepared a step-by-step instruction guide to help you get your team organized and on the field. To download it via .PDF, simply click here!
"30 EQUALS 100" PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Incentives earned through this program are applicable to the IFFL Spring 2009 season only. They may not be applied to other registrations. |
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Only one "30 Equals 100" credit certificate may be utilized per Spring 2009 team registrant. |
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Incentives earned through this program may be used in conjunction with CATS Credit Certificates earned by other means. |
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Incentives earned through this program are not redeemable for cash, nor may they be used in association with other CATS amateur team sports programs. |
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This incentive is applicable to men's flag football clubs only. |
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