Bothell Cougar Junior Football Association (BCJFA) is one of the premier youth football and cheer organizations in the Pacific Northwest, serving boys and girls in grades K–8. Located just 15 miles northeast of Seattle, BCJFA competes in the Greater Eastside Junior Football Association (GEJFA), a league of 18 clubs across King County. We offer flag and tackle football and cheer programs focused on developing character, leadership, and sportsmanship in a safe, inclusive, and structured environment. As a feeder program, many of our athletes go on to play for Bothell High School, with some advancing to collegiate and even professional levels.
As a volunteer-run nonprofit, BCJFA is committed to making youth sports accessible to all families. We never turn a child away due to financial need and continue to meet growing scholarship demand through community support and fundraising. More than just a sports league, BCJFA is a tight-knit community where young athletes can grow, compete, and thrive—on and off the field.
Key Dates
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First Day of Pre-season Practice (5 days per week) |
Mon, Aug 11 |
| Jamboree @ Pop Keeney Stadium | Sun, Aug 24 |
| First Day of In-season Practice (3 days per week) | Tues, Sept 2 |
| First Game | Sat, Sept 6 |
| Junior Coug Night with Bothell HS Football | Fri, Sept 12 |
| GEJFA League Playoffs Start | Sat, Nov 1 |
| GEJFA League Championship Games | Sat, Nov 15 |
For any questions please feel free to reach out to our President:
Rachel Uhlig
President
LEAGUE INFORMATION
Bothell Cougar Jr Football Association is part of the Greater Eastside Junior Football Association
Vision
Provide a positive and enjoyable experience for all participants; help to build positive self-esteem for players; teach team participation and responsibility; teach participants to respect and honor opponents and all other participants (coaches, officials, parents); teach sportsmanship and fair play; teach football skills in an environment where players compete with other players of comparable age and weight; and teach all participants how to win, how to lose, and how to do both with dignity. Greater Eastside Junior Football Association is a youth organization dedicated to creating a world where every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We believe that by providing young people with the right support, resources, and opportunities, they can achieve great things and make a positive impact on the world.
History
GEJFA serves all youth between the ages of 8 and 14. There are five levels of play based on an age/weight formula to ensure that players compete against players of like size and age. The levels are Rookie, Cub, Sophomore, Junior Varsity and, Varsity. There are seventeen franchise Clubs that comprise the GEJFA, representing the youth of the Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, Duvall, Carnation, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Issaquah, East Renton, and Newcastle. Each Club has geographical boundaries, which in most cases, are the same or similar to the local high school. The GEJFA junior football program is unique in its high number of participants and rules to ensure the equitable playing time for all players.
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