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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the HRYFA football program:
Q. What does the program cost?
A. Registration Fees for 2009 will be $185 if paid by June 8th, $200 beginning June 9th. The registration fee covers JMFA assessement costs, game and practice field rentals, officiating fees, game jersey, and various JMFA and HRYFA administrative expenses throughout the season.
Q. Does the above fee cover any equipment for my child?
A. The above fee covers a new game jersey for your child, practice and playing field expenses, referee costs, footballs, field equipment like bags, hitting dummies, etc. It does NOT include a helmet, shoulder pads, pants, knee pads, or any other “personal” equipment required to play. Those expenses are the responsibility of the parent and your coach will have more information on what you will be required to purchase a few weeks prior to the season.
Q. Where can I purchase Mustangs football apparel?
A. HRYFA's approved Mustangs vendor is PROformance Apparel. Please visit them for all your Mustang apparel needs:
PROformance Apparel
6905 S. Broadway, Ste #105
Littleton, CO 80122
PH: 303-794-8169
http://www.proformanceapparel.com/
Q. When does registration begin?
A. Registration is CLOSED for 2009. Check back around April, 2010 for next season.
Q. What is the deadline for registration?
A. The registration deadline for returning players is 7/16/2009. New players may register until 7/23/09 or later until rosters are full in the particular grade group. Payment for returning or new players MUST be received prior to July 23rd, 2009.
Q. How often are practices?
A. For 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teams practices are held three times per week (Monday-Friday). 7th and 8th grade teams practice four times per week (Monday-Friday). Practices are typically two hours per night. Practices for each team are generally held at the same field(s) throughout the season. Practice fields are located at various elementary schools, high schools, and parks in the Highlands Ranch area.
Q. When do practices start?
A. Practices typically start the first or second week of August. A firm date is set by JMFA and will be announced as soon as we have this information available.
Q. What are weigh-ins? Are they mandatory?
A. Weigh-ins take place every year. If a player is heavier than a certain weight on the day of weigh-ins (based on grade level) he will be patched. Patched players must start each play on the line of scrimmage for safety reasons, but may still have an opportunity to catch the football and score touchdowns. Weigh-ins are mandatory and will take place in August. Specific date/time for 2008 will be announced at a later date. Patch weights are shown below:
Patch Weight (per grade level) shall be as follows:
2nd grade, 75 lbs.
3rd grade, 80 lbs.
4th grade, 90 lbs.
5th grade, 100 lbs.
6th grade, 110 lbs.
7th grade, 125 lbs.
8th grade Seniors have no backfield weight limitations.
Q. Do you kick field goals and extra-points?
A. Yes, all teams in HRYFA are allowed to kick field-goals and extra-points. We believe in teaching the game so that the kids are best prepared to play high school football.
Q. How many, when and where are the Games?
A. There are 8 games in the season. There is usually only one game per week which nearly always takes place on Saturday. (Note: Some teams might be required to play one Wednesday night game early in the season, but this is very uncommon). Away games are located in the Denver Metro area and are usually no longer than an hour drive (most are much closer). Home games are usually always at Redstone or other Highlands Ranch area fields. Your coach will have more details once the season begins.
Q. When will the game schedule be released?
A. Game schedules will be provided to your coach on the day they are given to us by JMFA. Please be patient as scheduling does not occur until mid to late August.
Q. When is the first weekend of games?
A. The first weekend of regular season games is usually the last week in August or first weekend in September. Specific dates/times TBA.
Q. How long does the season last?
A. The season runs from August through October. If your team does well and makes the playoffs the season could run until mid November.
Q. What if we have a family vacation scheduled during the season?
A. Family vacations during football season are highly discouraged. This is a very competitive tackle football league and as such it is important for your child to participate in every game. However, please talk to your coach individually to arrange for any absences well in advance.
Q. What are the age requirements?
A. Taken directly from the JMFA website:
SECTION I: ELIGIBILITY
RULE 1: AGE.
League play begins at 2nd grade. Players will be placed on teams based on their grade for the year of play. JMFA sponsors the following age groups for play: 2nd grade(7), 3rd grade(8), 4th grade(9), 5th grade(10), 6th grade(11), 7th grade(12), Seniors - 8th grade(13-14).
When special circumstances exist due to repeating a grade or being advanced a grade the JMFA board will determine where the child will be rostered based on age as of July 31st of the current year. At no time will a player be allowed to play up or down in grade.
Q. Does JMFA have a website with more info on the league?
A. Yes, it is located here: http://www.jeffcofootball.com
Q. What if I have additional questions?
A. Please email our president from the Contacts page. Someone will reply to your question or call you with an answer. Please allow up to 5 working days for a response.
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