Q.  What is the fee to participate in tackle football for 2008?

A.  Registration fee is $150.00 if you register by June 21, 2008.  A $10.00 late fee will be assessed to all registrations completed June 22nd - July 14th.  A $20.00 late fee will be assessed to all registrations July 15th - July 21st.

Q.  How do I register my child for tackle football?

A.  All registrations are online only.  Simply click on this link:   www.youthfootball.com to begin.  If you don't have a computer, you can stop by our office located at 1005 S. Main Street and register.

Q.  Will there be a fundraiser?

A.  Yes, there is a mandatory fundraiser.  The following information is taken directly from the member's rules:

2.  You and your child are required to participate in one major fundraiser each year.  The BAYFA Board or Directors will specify the fundraiser.  Participation means that your son/daughter must sell and collect  a minimum of fifteen (15) items, prorated at $5.00 per item.  You as parents/guardians are responsible for the merchandise and/or money.  The merchandise and/or money must be picked up and returned at the designated time place specified by the BAYFA Board of Directions.  Failure to comply will result in your son/daughter not being allowed to participate in practices or games until such time that these requirements are met.  Those of you who are strongly opposed to participating in the fundraiser may be granted an exemption by paying a fee of $75.00 per registration.

Q.  When will the fundraiser take place?

A.  The fundraiser will take place the first week of practice.  Your team mom will explain the fundraiser in details after their mandatory meeting.

Q,  My child had never participated before.   Once I sign him/her up, what do I need to do next?

A.  Once you have registered your child, he/she will need to be fitted for their equipment.  Equipment will be checked out on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at BA Youth Sports, 1005 S. Main Street. 

Q.  Does my child need to have a physical?

A.  Yes, your child will need to have a sports physical on file with the office before he/she participates in practice or games.

Q.  Besides a sports physical, is there any other documents that I will need to provide?

A.  Yes, a copy of your child's birth certificate must also be on file before he/she participates in practice or games.

Q.  What item(s) should I purchase/provide for my child to play football?

A.  You will need to purchase/provide football cleats, practice jersey, and practice pant.

Q.  Where do I purchase practice pants, practice jerseys, and/or football cleats?

A.  For convenience, The Tiger Den Gift Shoppe located inside the BA Youth Sports will have those items available when you pick up your equipment.  You could also purchase practice pants/jersey and cleats at any sporting goods store.  To distinguish from the game pants, please do not purchase black practice pants.

Q.  What is a combine?

A.  The combine is an opportunity for coaches to view all the children that will be participating in the draft for the upcoming season.  The players will need to wear full practice equipment and football cleats to the combine as they will be participating in a few agility drills.

Q.  Who needs to participate in the combine?

A.  All new football players that are not already assigned to a team.

A.  Any player returning to the draft.

Q.  Where and when is the combine for Broken Arrow?

A.  Combine practices will be either July 21st.  They will be held at South Intermediate. Time and official date will be announced soon, please check the newsletter for updates.

Q.  How do I know what team my child is on?

A.  Once the teams are formed, in late July, the head coach will contact you with team information including practice times and location.

Q.  My child participated last year, does he/she automatically return to the same team?

A.  Yes, unless you or the coach wishes to place your child back into the draft. 

Q.  What do I need to do if I don't want my child to return to the same team?

A.  When you register your child, please indicate that you wish to return to the draft in the special request/comments section of the form.

Q. How can I have my child placed on a specific team?

A.  Our draft rules are governed by INFC and are very specific.  Please see the rules/regulations section of the INFC website.  The address is www.youthfootball.com.

Q.  I have twins who would like to play football, can the both be on the same team?

A.  It has been BAYFA's policy to allow siblings in the same grade to participate on the same team.

Q.  I have two children who are two years apart, can the both be on the same team?

A.  According to INFC rules, a child in the 3rd - 7th grade levels will be allowed to play up one grade level only with approval.  The only way a child would be allowed to play up two grade levels would be for the reason of weight.  A player will not be allowed to play down a grade level.  If your child is in Mighty-Mite (1st or 2nd grade), they are not allowed to play up a grade unless the child turns 8 years old prior to September 1 or the weight rule affects the player.

Q. Where will my child practice?

A.  Every team practices at different times and locations.  Your head coach will contact you and let you know the specifics of where and when practice will be held.

Q.  How many times a week will my child have practice?

A.  Your child could have practice up to four times a week for a maximum time limit of two hours each practice. 

Q.  When are the games?

A.  All games are held on Saturday.  The first regular season game is in August.

Q.  When will I get my child's game schedule?

A.  All games schedules will be available the week of the first regular season game.  Your coach or team mom will distribute the schedules.

Q.  How long are the games?

A.  All games are scheduled every hour and 15 minute increments.

Q.  What time do I need to have my child at the football field on game days?

A.  You will need to have your child at the game field 45 minutest to 1 hour before the scheduled game to be weight in and properly warm up.

Q.  Are all the games played in Broken Arrow?

A.  No, half of the scheduled games are played in Broken Arrow and half of the games will be away.

Q.  Where are the home field for Broken Arrow?

A.  The home fields are located at the new Nienhuis Football Complex.  The complex is located on Lynn Lane between 61st Street and 51st Street.

Q.  Does it cost to attend my child's games?

A.  Yes, per INFC rules there is a gate fee.  Adults are $3.00, Students (6-18) are $1.00, Seniors 65> $1.00, and children 5< are free.  Players and cheerleaders do not have to pay gate.

Q.  What if I have two children in the program and I have one home game and one away game, will I have to pay a gate fee twice?

A.  Yes, there will be a gate fee for each different location.

Q.  I have tow children in the program and both have games at the same location but different times, will I be required to pay gate fee twice?

A.  You should be able to get a stamp at the gate before you leave the first game to allow you to reenter the second game.

We know you have questions, so send them to info@youthfootball.com or contact our office at 918-251-1015 ext. 230 or 240.