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Tackle football may not be for everyone, but the UDS Challenger Football and Cheerleading League is! CFCL is the ultimate team sport and the perfect way for people ages 8-21 with disabilities to get some exercise, socialize, and have fun.
Along with teaching the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, CFCL provides the opportunity to come together as a team in front of a cheering crowd. The rules are simple–every player participates to their level of achievement–and gets time in the spotlight. Everybody scores and everybody wins. It’s up to you how you play the game!
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Registration for the 2025 Challenger Season is now open! Please click on the button below to complete and submit your application.
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Challenger Sponsor
We have several sponsorship opportunities that will allow you or your organization to become a hero to these amazing kids!
Volunteer To Be A Challenger Buddy
Be a hero to one of our players and help them on during the game.
Make A Difference
Gifts of any size make a positive difference to individuals with disabilities in our community.
2025 CFCL Season Schedule
Games will be held:
- August 2, 2025
- August 9, 2025
- August 16, 2025
- August 23, 2025
- NO GAME – August 30, 2025 – Labor Day Weekend
- September 6, 2025
- September 13, 2025
- September 20, 2025
- September 27, 2025
- October 4, 2025
- October 11, 2025
- October 18, 2025 – Banquet
All games will be played at:
Calvary Church
1051 Landis Valley Road
Lancaster, PA
–> Games Played In The Gym
9:30 am Doors Open and Skills Practice
10:00 am National Anthem
10:15 am Play Ball
Half Time Cheerleader Presentation
Noon Program Ends
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Challenger Leagues
Is there a fee to participate?
The Challenger Football and Cheerleading program is free to all participants! Each participant will also receive a T-shirt and be invited to the season-end banquet and awards celebration.
Because we do not charge a participant fee, we rely on community support to help us cover the costs of this program. You can help us by spreading the word about our sponsorship opportunities or making a financial contribution.
When is the Challenger Football League usually held?
Challenger Football League games are held annually from August-October.
How can I support the Challenger Football League?
You can support our program by volunteering as a CFCL Buddy, by becoming a Challenger Sponsor or with a financial gift.
2025 PROGRAM SPONSORS
UDS would like to give a huge Thank You to PPL Foundation for helping to support the 2026 Challenger Football and Cheerleading League season through an $8,000 grant. We appreciate their commitment to UDSF and the Challenger program!
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