The Chapter Heads of the GCYFL have unanimously voted YES to the final level of  the “X” Player Rule. After gradual roll out of the rule for the last 4 seasons, we now provide the opportunity for all players to participate in youth tackle football in their own age group. The first level of the “X” Player Rule was utilized at the Senior (12-14) division in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. The next level was rolled out in 2010 and again in 2011 when the youngest players in all divisions were given the opportunity to participate in the "X" Player program. 

With this final level of the "X" Player rule, every division will allow each of it's age groups to participate with other players their own age, no matter how much they happen to weigh. The rule allows only 3 "X" players on the field at a time and they can ONLY play on the line of scrimmage, within the Tackle box and must be covered by a player on the line of scrimmage that makes him ineligible. To see the actual rule, please take a look at the rules document to the left. 

The GCYFL hopes to attract the many disenfranchised players who were previously unable to participate in youth football and help them to learn start learning this great game at a young age..

Overall, the GCYFL remains committed to maximizing safety for its participants as well as providing an opportunity for more children to enjoy the game of football. As it enters its’ eighth season, the GCYFL continues to grow in number of players and teams which is a direct reflection of the open mindedness and forward thinking of its’ member Chapters and Board of Directors.

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The Gold Coast Youth Football League has smartly developed new age and weight divisions that took effect with the 2010 season. This structure further improves the safety environment for all players and provides the opportunity for more youth to participate in tackle football.

In 2010, the GCYFL formed an Age/Weight Committee to engage in a thorough examination of player registration data from the 2009 and 2008 seasons. The Committee analyzed factual data to determine trends in participation and division placement based on a player’s age & weight. The Committee identified specific areas where players were being underserved and/or were at a disadvantage due their placement in the former structure.

Based on their findings, the Committee presented options to the league that would effectively group players into more appropriate age/weight divisions to provide a safer and more equitable playing environment. The new division structure also creates a more balanced distribution of teams & players across all divisions.