Here are some typical questions you might have along with our answer.

How do I register?    

For both football and cheer, you must register online. Please see our home page for the DCJC registration link. Click on the DCJC icon to begin the process. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation email. DCJC will also be notified. Walk-in sign-ups are also available, so please check the calendar for the locations, dates, and times. Payments can be made in person or online. We accept cash, CREDIT CARDS, or money orders; no personal checks are accepted. If paying with credit/debit card, there will be a 3% fee added to the transaction.

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I have registered my child, what do I do now?    

​You have completed the online registration portion. As part of your next step, you will need to come into one of the walk-in registrations and make your payment. 
Payments can be made in person or online. We accept cash, CREDIT CARDS, or money orders; no personal checks are accepted. If paying with credit/debit card, there will be a 3% fee added to the transaction.
Please check the calendar for walk-in dates and times, there is typically one every two weeks. Please note that you can also raise money to offset the cost of your registration. Details and arrangements can be made at any one of the walk-in dates and times. 

The following forms will be required:

Birth Certificate or School Enrollment Form: All participants are required to provide a certified copy of a legal county birth certificate and turn in before attending the 1st day of practice. We actually would prefer that you bring this with you to the walk-in registration. You can substitute with a copy of your school enrollment form, This would be something you can get from your school district, or their online parent portal. Please note that no hospital certificates will be accepted.

School Enrollment Form: For any player or cheerleader that is 12 years or above, you must also provide a School Enrollment Form, which must include your address and date of birth. This can also be printed off of your district's online portal (where applicable).

When and where do I bring the Physical, Concussion Awareness Form, and the original or certified copy of the Birth Certificate? You can bring it to anyone of the walk-ins registrations. Please check the calendar for the locations, dates, and times. You can also bring it other events before the season starts. Those will also be posted on the calendar. 

What if I don't have a Birth Certificate?  ​Please make sure you have a legal county birth certificate and turn in by 1st day of practice. No hospital certificates will be accepted. You may provide a copy of your birth certificate or a school enrollment verification form. 

Physical Form: All participants are required to have a physical form. You can get a physical by making an appointment with your personal physician, or you may go to a local med clinic. Click here to download the physical form. Forms must be dated on or after April 15, 2023

Concussion Awareness Form: All participants are required to complete, sign, and return a concussion awareness form. 
This form will be available at the Meet the Cougars event 

Player and Parent Code of Conduct Form: All players and their parent are required to read, complete, sign, and return a Player and Parent Code of Conduct Form. 
This form will be available at the Meet the Cougars event

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Where do I get a physical done? 

​You can get a physical by making an appointment with your personal physician, or you may go to a local med clinic. Please note that DCJC will also have physicals offered at the first football equipment hand out date, . Cheerleaders are also welcome.
Click here to download the physical form. 
Forms must be dated on or after April 15, 2023

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What time is practice?

Practices are generally 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm until daylight savings time; then they practice usually 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. 

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What if I can't get my child there on time? 

Make arrangements with coach or other parents that you may live by you to be there on time. Attendance and being on time is very important to be a part of the team. 

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Where are practices held? 

Practices are held at Will Rogers Middle School. Cheer practice location may change as athletes move to indoor practice.

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What does my child need to bring to practice? 

Water jug or lots of water and practice gear only. 

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As a parent will I have to volunteer my time? 

Each parent is required to complete 10 hours per of service per child at some point during the season. This program is solely run by volunteers. Your team mom will have a schedule. This is mandatory and completing your parent hours is required. When you are scheduled to work a shift, you will still need to pay a normal entrance fee for both home and away games. 

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Will I have to work during my child's game? 

Typically not. You can work with your team mom to schedule your hours. 

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What happens if I choose not to work my required hours? 

Parent deposits will be forfeited to DCJC if the hours are not completed. If all your hours are complete and equipment returned, your deposit will be returned to you at season’s end - typically at the year-end party. 

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Can I opt-out of parent hours and fundraising? 

You may opt-out of your parent hour obligations and fundraising for the year. 
​The cost of the opt-out is $200 for 1 child and $50 each additional child.

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How many games are there? 

Typically, a season will consist of Jamboree (4-game scrimmage day), 8 season games; and a possibility to go to the playoffs, all-star game, shrine bowl game, and even the championship game. 

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Are the games on Sunday? 

Due to the multi-use of High school fields, a Sunday game may occur. This is not typical, however it is possible. 

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Where do we play our games? 

Del Campo High School is our home field. However, we do have away games that are noted on the DCJC website calendar and the Schedule on the Football page. 
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How do I clean the football and cheer uniforms? 

DO NOT BLEACH any of the uniforms - OXYCLEAN may be used only. DO NOT DRY Football Jersey or the Cheer shell in a dryer, air dry only - DO NOT DRY CLEAN. 

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How do I contact someone? 

Message Phone: 916-544-0334. Please leave a message and someone will contact you shortly. Email: You can email any board member. Emails are located on the Contact Us page.
In Person: Come meet the board members at the next walk-in registration. 
Visit the calendar for the next date. 

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What if I need to get a hold of my coach? 

Team moms will handout contact information, You can always email your team mom or parent coordinator for more info. 

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Is my child guaranteed to play? 
DCJC is not a PAR league and do not guarantee play time. Playtime is earned at practice.
Our goal is to have every player participate and play in games, but there is no guarantee. 
​If the team follows PAR (see below), the goal is a minimum of 5 plays depending on team size. Participants will be rotated in and out the game; it is up to coaches discretion when. This will be regulated each game. Does not pertain to cheer. Please note that if a player misses practice during the week, there is a possibility they may not play. 

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What is PAR and how does it work? 

(How much is my child guaranteed to play?) PAR is: Player Allotment Rules: This is NOT a SYF mandated rule. DCJC tries to have players play a minimum of 5 plays per game depending on how many players certify for that day.  All other teams will no longer have PAR.
PAR does not apply in the playoffs. 
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Who do I contact if I feel my child did not get his full play? 

Please contact your child's coach. Because the player allotment is monitored by volunteers, coaches only know how many plays are remaining by the monitors. Errors do happen. PAR is a fast-paced volunteer position. PAR is not required by SYF, however DCJC has adopted this as part of our program (for 8U team only). Coaches do their best to put your child in the minimum plays. Some kids will play more than others.  

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Who do I contact if I have a concern? 

Please give your coach the respect to resolve any concerns you may have regarding your team. The coach will contact the board if he or she feels they cannot resolve a concern. A meeting can be called to resolve any concerns if need be. Discussing outside a coach or board present violates the parent code of ethics. Violations will be taken seriously and dismissal from the program may occur. You can always contact someone on the board, please see the Contact Us page for their contact information. 

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Are the Jr. Cougars affiliated with Del Campo High School or the San Juan Unified School District?

Although we are a feeder program to Del Campo High School, emulate play scheme and support DCHS, there is no affiliation related to rules and regulations. Please do not contact the school. Please contact your coach and/or Board of Directors of the DCJC Program. 
The Jr. Cougars are a separate entity and independent to DCHS/SJUSD. 

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Who is SYF? 

Sacramento Youth Football is a shell league name, where each team agrees to play with the same set of rules. Please contact our own association with any questions or concerns.  

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Can I contact USA Football with concerns? 

USA Football is a professional structure which gives youth football teams tools to educate players, parents, and coaches. USA Football does not have authority to handle association issues. Please contact your local association, DCJC with questions or concerns only. 

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Are there admission fees to get into games and competitions? 

Yes, there are admission fees to get into games away and home. These fees are mandated by SYF each year to help facilitate each program. This year’s fees are the following: $6 for ages 13 and up; $3 for seniors and children ages 5-12; and children 2 and under are free. Competitions are fee based by competition provider and can be from $4-$12 per person. Even if you are there to work your parent hours you are still required to pay for your admission. 
For Jamboree and Playoffs, the prices will be different. 

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Know someone who is interested in being a Sponsor? 

Interested in or know someone that would like to become a sponsor? 
​Contact the DCJC Sponsorship Director Carl Southerland at sponsor.dcjc@gmail.com.

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Still have questions?

Come meet the board members at the next walk-in registration. Visit the calendar for the next date. Walk-ins are twice a month.

Message Phone: 916-544-0334

Email: visit the Contact Us Page