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We don’t just provide a league; we provide the thrill of victory.

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Tackle football isn’t for everybody, but the UDS Challenger Football and Cheerleading League is! The Challenger Football and Cheerleading League (CFCL) is the ultimate team sport and the perfect way for people ages 8-21 with disabilities to get some exercise and have fun.

Learning the Game and Reveling in Team Spirit

Along with teaching football and cheerleading fundamentals, CFCL gives you the opportunity to pull together as a team in front of a cheering crowd. The rules are simple – every player participates to their level of achievement, and everybody gets their time in the spotlight. Everybody scores, and everybody wins. When it comes to the Challenger flag football league, it’s truly how you play the game!

2021 CFCL Season Schedule

Due to Covid precautions, we will be holding a shortened season this year.  Games will be held:

  • Saturday, August 7th
  • Saturday, August 14th
  • Saturday, August 21st
  • Saturday, August 28th
  • Saturday, September 11th

All Games are held at 10 AM at Calvary Church, which is located at 1051 Landis Valley Road in Lancaster. Challenger cheerleading practice begins at 9:45 AM before each game.

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Become a CFCL Buddy and Get in the Game!

All it takes to be a CFCL Buddy is a little time, a big heart, and a playful spirit. You’ll push players around the field and help out with passing and catching. Sharing just a little bit of time on your Saturday morning will have a big impact on some very special people.

Anyone over 18 will need a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance check to become a CFCL Buddy. For instructions on obtaining these clearances CLICK HERE.

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Support Our Program

If you don’t have time to volunteer, you can support Challenger Football with a financial gift. We accept gifts of any size, and your support will help someone with a disability live a richer life with dignity and fulfillment.

Support Our Local Sponsors

We’d like to extend a special thank you to the following local companies for supporting UDS Challenger Football. Please help us thank them by patronizing the following businesses:

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