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ARE YOU NEW TO FOOTBALL?

New to the Team, Where do we Go?

 

On day one we ask all parents to check-in at the concession stand.  Get all remaining paperwork taken care of.

Parents Must stay on the sides of the fence.  NO spectating in end zones, sidelines, or areas without a fence in front.

Parents are not allowed on the field unless motioned for by a coach. 

Parents/Guardian MUST remain at field with athletes through out the whole practice.

 

D-Team players report to South end of the field.  Closest to concession stand. Approx. end zone to 30 yard line area.

C-Team players report to Center of the field.  Between the 35 yard line areas.

B- team players report to North end of the field.  Farthest from the Concession stand.  Approx. end zone to 30 yard line area.

A-team players report to North end of the field.  Farthest from the concession stand.  Approx. end zone to 30 yard line area.

Cheerleaders report to south side end zone. Closest to the concession stand.

WHY FOOTBALL?

Did you hear about the sport from a friend or neighbor and want to find out more? 

First, you're in the right spot.  We offer  tackle football programs at the youth level  for ages 5-12.

If you have a child that is interested in football have them check out one of our free intro resources located in the right column. 

Football is great sport for physical activity, fun, and discipline. Don't worry if your kid has never played, as most kids here haven't so your child is not at a disadvantage.  A lot of kids have only picked up a football in the last year to two, and every year we add more new kids to the program.  

Looking to join? 

Five Tips for Youth Football Parents
Football 101: Guide for Beginners

 

GUIDELINES FOR KNOWING WHAT TEAM ATHLETES ARE ON

SLYFA By-Laws only allow 40 players on each teams football roster. Within each organization, there are four teams. These teams are classified by age and Weight Requirements: 

  • A-Team players can not be 13 on or before August 1st and must not weigh more than 195 lbs at the jamboree of current season. 
  • B-Team players can not be 11 on or before August 1st and must not weigh more than 155 lbs at the jamboree of current season. 
  • C-Team players can not be 9 on or before August 1st and must not weigh more than 125 lbs at the jamboree of current season. 
  • D-Team players can not be 7 on or before August 1st and must not weigh more than 115 lbs at the jamboree of current season. 

  • Cheerleaders cannot be 13 years of age on or before August 1st. There are no weight restrictions 

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