The mission of the Central Lafourche Bantam Football League (CLBF) is to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children via participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, CLBF programs teach fundamental values, skills, and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.

OBJECTIVES:
 ·         To encourage and increase youth participation in football and cheer leading.
·         To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication, and work ethic both on and off the playing field.
·         To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all athletes.
POSITIVE EXPERIENCE:
·         CLBF programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.
·         Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play. (5th quarter)
 ·         On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.
·         Education and personal development stressed over winning.
SAFE PLAYING ENVIRONMENT:
·         Enforced local and league by-laws.
·         CLBF teams play in the Bayou Bantam Football League who also regulates fair play via by-laws.
·         Athletes are matched by age and weight levels.
·         There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.
COACHES:
·         Certified via the National Alliance for Youth Sports, with at least one on-staff coach specifically trained in concussion
          protocols.
·         Attending coach’s clinic to review goals and expectations.
·         Attending risk management training.
·         Undergo background checks.