Welcome to the Kirkwood-Webster Junior Football League (KWJFL).


Tell me a little bit about the program. 
KWJFL is part of the Show-ME Youth Football Alliance or Show-ME league for short. Rules regarding the formation of teams, types of play, age, running weight, etc. are created by the Show-ME League and adhered to by all of the participating areas. While our purpose is to convey the fundamentals of football in an instructional way, the league is competitive in nature. You can expect to see contact football played in a competitive manner throughout the season. Our three core fundamentals are: teaching the fundamentals of football, having FUN, and promoting safety.

When can I register?
Online Registration is available starting in March for all players.

When and where are practices held?
Practice times will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Practices are Monday - Friday the first two weeks, the beginning the third week, practices will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Practices can be held at North Kirkwood Middle, Kirkwood Highs School, and Green Tree Park on Marshall Road.  Coaches will communicate with their team about practice location. The first practices begin in mid June. Attendance to all practices is crucial to the success of your player in this program.

When and where are games played?
Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays, however all game days, times and locations will be determined by the schedule created by the Show-ME league. All home games will be at Kirkwood High School.

What will we need to get started?
Our registration fee includes the use of our football equipment. All you will need to provide is a mouthpiece, protective cup and football shoes (molded cleats only). A State ID is needed for player certification by the Show-ME league. A State ID, can be obtain at your local DMV ( https://dor.mo.gov/driver-license/issuance/id-requirements.html).

My child is a 1st grader, can he play?
1st grade players turning 7 before January 1st, are allowed to play with the 2nd grade team. 1st graders who turn 7 after 1/1, will be allowed to practice in a pending-status and reviewed by the Board after two weeks of practice for final roster determination.

Can my child play up a grade?
We understand that parents with multiple children may wish for them to play together (a 5th grader with a 6th grader). However, KWJFL does not support anyone “playing up”. Safety is one of our three core fundamentals; and playing up at the youth age could greatly reduce the safety of the game for that player and their teammates.

What if my player decides football is not for him?
Refunds of the registration fee, minus a $25.00 processing fee, are available to players who choose not to play prior to the official player certification. Requests for refund must be sent to VP Administration at [email protected]. All equipment must be returned before a refund is processed.

What is Player Certification?
In mid/late August, all players will be required to attend player certification. This is the event where the Show-ME league verifies the grade, age, and running weight of each potential player. Please be aware that this is the only chance for a player to establish a roster spot on a team.

Beyond the registration fee, what other fundraising is expected?
In addition to the registration fee, each team is required to raise a $2,000 team fee to help cover league costs (equipment, referee fees, field rentals, insurance, etc...)  More information on this will be forthcoming. KWJFL typically holds one or two league wide fundraising events to help the teams raise money for their team fee.

What is the role of parents at practices and games?
Parents are asked to be supportive of players, coaches and officials at all games and practices. We are proud to have a reputation of good sportsmanship and ask that you help us to continue in this manner. Because of limited space, we ask that all spectators stay off game and practice fields. You are welcome to observe all activities from the periphery, but not from within a practice or game area. This is to create a safer environment for all of our players.

Do you perform background checks?
Yes, background checks are run on all coaches, administration, and others before they can join the KWJFL and interact with your kids.

Other questions?
Please feel free to ask your coach or a board member if you would like a rule clarified or have additional questions.