Football
Home of the GORC Wildcats Tackle Football Program!
Welcome to a new era of GORC Wildcats tackle football where our motto is simple - Play Hard, Play Disciplined, Play Together! We're all about building strength, character, and teamwork both on and off the field.
Join us as we set the standard for what it means to be a Wildcat. Let’s make this era unforgettable!
CONGRATULATIONS TO GORC 11U AMERICAN ON WINNING THE AAYFA 11U TIER 2 CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
GORC JR. WILDCAT OF THE YEAR
This award goes to a young GORC athlete who has overcome a challenge or adversity in the last year while participating for GORC.
Congratulations
KAMIL WHITE
GORC Wildcats 9U!
AAYFA 2025 Important Dates
August TBD - Team Placement Night (if necessary - location TBA)
August TBD - Scheduled Posted Online
August 30 - Season Begins - Week 1
September 3 - Final Weigh-in: 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Recreations & Parks Headquarters
September 5 - Final Rosters Due
September 19 - Josh Roach Memorial Golf Tournament
October 25 - Last League Games of the Season
November 1 - Playoffs/Semifinals
November 7 - 9 - Championship Weekend
November/December - AAYFA Commissioner's Meeting - TBA
2025 Tackle Football Commissioners
Dior Ginyard
Tackle Football Commissioner
Jamie Houchens
Tackle Football Co-Commissioner
Meet the 2025 Tackle Football Coaching Staff
DeJuan Bowdry
Varsity Head Coach
Dwayne Woodard
11U Head Coach
Chris Cockrell
10U Head Coach
Mark Simms
9U Head Coach
Dustin Whiteaker
7U/8U Head Coach
Boost your business while supporting the GORC Wildcats tackle football program!
$550 (minimum) sponsorship includes:
(1) 4'X 12' mesh banner - displayed at GORC Park for 12-months
(2) Website promotion - your logo & hyperlink featured on GORC.org
Reserve Your Spot Today! Contact wildcatfootball@gorc.org to secure your banner!
2025 AAYFA County Age Cut-Off Rules
| Divisions | Criteria | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| 7U (7 and Under) | Players must be 6 years old by September 1, 2025 to be eligible to participate. | Any player turning 8 years old before September 1, 2025 is not eligible to play in this division. |
| 8U (8 and Under) | Players must be 6 years old by September 1, 2025, to be eligible to play. | Any player turning 9 years old before September 1, 2025, is not eligible to play in this division. |
| 9U (9 and Under) | Players must turn 7 years old by September 1, 2025, to be eligible to play. | Any player turning 10 years old before September 1, 2025, is not eligible to play in this division. |
| 10U (10 and Under) | Players must turn 8 years old by September 1, 2025 to be eligible to play. | Any player turning 11 years old before September 1, 2025, is not eligible to play in this division. |
| 11U (unlimited weight) | Players must turn 9 years old by September 1, 2025, to be eligible to play. | Any player turning 12 years old before September 1, 2025, is not eligible to play in this division. |
| 12U (unlimited weight) | Players must turn 10 years old by September 1, 2025 to be eligible to play. | Any player turning 13 years old before September 1, 2025 is not eligible to play in this division. |
| 14U (unlimited weight) | Players must turn 12 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play. 11 year old players will NOT be allowed to play in the 14U division. | Any player turning 15 years old before November 30, 2024, is ineligible to play in the 14U division. Players that are 14 years old and members of a high school football team are ineligible to play in the 14U division. Please modify: Any player turning 14 years old, but not yet in high school, is eligible to play in this division. |
Rule Changes & Additions for the Upcoming Season
7 & Under League – INSTRUCTIONAL
Ages 6–7: Players must be 6 years old by September 1, 2025 to be eligible to participate.
Any player turning 8 years old before September 1, 2025 is not eligible to play in this division.
No player may participate in this league for more than two (2) seasons, regardless of age.
Maximum Weight: 80.9 lbs
T2T (Tackle-to-Tackle): Unlimited
Players may gain up to 5 lbs during the season and will be granted an additional 5 lbs allowance for playoffs.
Participation Rule: Every player is required to play at least one-half (½) of every game.
Sideline Conduct and Penalties
A Sideline Warning penalty was addressed during the annual coaches’ meeting at the start of the season.
If a Sideline Warning is assessed, it will result in a 15-yard penalty.
As per NFHS rules, a team may receive up to two (2) sideline warnings during a game.
A third violation will result in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
Continued infractions may lead to further penalties and potentially ejection of coaches or team personnel, at the discretion of the officials.
Teams are expected to maintain appropriate sideline behavior at all times.
Coach/Adult Ejection Policy
Any coach or adult who is ejected from a game must immediately vacate the playing area and may not participate in any aspect of the game thereafter.
The individual will receive an automatic two-game suspension, to be served during the next scheduled games.
The ejected individual will also be placed on probation for the remainder of the season.
This disciplinary action is final and not subject to appeal.
Additionally, the player associated with the ejected coach/adult will also be ejected from the game and will receive a one-game suspension.
Helpful Links
AAYFA Home Page
Great resource for whats going on in the AAYFA community Schedule and Scores are updated on a weekly basis.
Youth Football Rules
AAYFA youth football rules as of July 2025.
Volunteering - Background Check
AAYFA provides volunteer online background check services.
Coaches Certification
Recreation and Parks offers Coaches Certification focusing on how to teach children teamwork, respect for authority, and building self-confidence.
2025 FALL SEASON JERSEY SNEAK PEEK!
ALL BLACK = a fresh beginning, a new era for GORC tackle football! Blackout game coming this season!
FONT = paying homage to the professional NFL team up the road in Baltimore, Maryland!
STYLE = simple, yet BOLD!
