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Frequently Asked Questions
What is our registration fee? $205.00 for football (prior to July 1) and $175 for cheer (prior to July 1). A $50.00 late fee will be imposed after July 1 so make sure you register early. The fee includes 20 pre-paid raffle tickets. This fee includes all necessary protective equipment and uniforms other than athletic supporter, cup, cleats, rib protection, arm/elbow pads, specialty mouthpieces, cheer sneakers, spanks and socks. The registration fee does not include post season play travel expenses and other costs associated with post season play.
I am unable to pay the full amount right now, what is an acceptable deposit?
A minimum $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a roster spot. We will also accept full payment at registration; we cannot accept deposits via credit card. We accept checks, cash, Mastercard and Visa.
When does the season start? The football season starts Monday, August 2, 2010, the regular season runs through October and the post-season begins in early November. Cheerleaders report on the same day; their local competition is in Mid October, Early November are States and Regionals are typically held near Thanksgiving. Nationals (if a team qualifies) would be held in the first week of December.
What is the commitment level? Football and cheer require a commitment by both players AND parents. Practices are a maximum of 10 hours per week during August (usually 5 days). There is a pre-season game during the weekend prior to Labor Day (dates to be determined). We do understand if a family has a scheduled vacation during the month of August, please let your coaches know in advance. After Labor Day, practices are a maximum of 6 hours per week (usually 3 days) with games on Saturdays or Sundays. Schedules are not available until early September, but plan on these game days. Football practices start at 5:30 pm, cheer practices (once moved inside) start at 6:00 pm
What other events should we plan on? NYF&C is a non-profit 501© 3 organization. As such, we count on donations to help offset our costs and keep your costs low. We expect and require each player and parent(s) to participate in our many fund-raising events, including the Walk-A-Thon, Donation Days, Dinner Dance/Auction as well as an ad in our Program Book. It is our hope and intention that parents and players will search outside sources to donate to our program, rather than feel obligated to pay out of pocket.
Is there an age or weight limit? Although we are a grade appropriate league, there are age requirements that must be met by each player. This is to ensure that players are matched up by age and maturity level; we have no weight limit.
What paperwork is needed other than the registration paperwork? The official registration form has a section that requires your child’s physician to sign, thereby allowing him/her to participate in contact football and cheer. This form must be dated after January 1, 2010 by your child’s physician. Each player must also turn in a copy of their final report card from the 2009-2010 school year and a copy of their birth certificate if they are a new player.
When is all of the paperwork due? We plan on outfitting all of our football players prior to the start of the season beginning some time in mid-July. In order to receive ANY equipment, all paperwork and full payment must be received. Cheerleaders will not be able to practice until all paperwork and full payment has been received as well. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the following people:
President – Mike DiIrio – 203.722.0389
Football Commissioner - Bert Borges 203.820.1883
Cheer Commissioner - Wendi Scott
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