Tackle Football Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)Q. What is the fee to participate in tackle football for 2010? A. Pre-Season registration fee is $165.00 if you register by June 21, 2009. After June 21st, the regular season fee of $185.00 will apply. The INFC states all clubs must register every child until July 21st. Registrations taken after July 21st will be done so on a grade and needs basis. Q. How do I register my child for tackle football? A. All registrations are online only. Simply click on this link: Register Now! to begin. If you don't have a computer, you can stop by our office located at 1005 S. Main Street and register. Q. Can I pay by check? A. All registrations are online only, but you can pay by check. If paying by check, make checks payable to BAYFA in the appropriate amount and and drop off or mail to: BA Youth Football 1005 S. Main Street. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 **Please note your child's name in the memo section of the check. Our office is open: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm 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 (10) items, prorated at $10.00 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 $100.00 per registration. Q. When will the fundraiser take place? A. The fundraiser will take place the first week of practice. Your team manager will explain the fundraiser in detail after their mandatory team manager meeting. Q, My child has 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 individual football equipment which is provided by BA Youth Football. Equipment will be checked out on Saturday, June 19, 2009 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at BA Youth Sports, 1005 S. Main Street. Thereafter it can be checked out Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:30pm. **CHILD MUST BE PRESENT FOR ANY EQUIPTMENT TO BE ISSUED 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 practices or games. We have partnered with Access Medical to offer sports physicals for only $15.00. You can either walk-in or contact Access Medical to set-up your appointment. 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, a practice jersey, and a pair of practice pants. Q. Where do I purchase practice pants, practice jerseys, and/or football cleats? A. For convenience, The Tiger Den Gift Shoppe located inside our office (in the BA Youth Sports building located on Main Street) will have those items available when you pick up your equipment. You could also purchase practice pants/jersey and cleats at any nearly sporting goods store. To distinguish from game pants and any potential heat related issues, 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 wishing to return to the draft. Q. Where and when is the combine for Broken Arrow? A. Combine practices will be held July 27th @ the Neinhuis football fields located off Lynn Lane between 51st and 61st streets. Times are currently tenative per grade, but are scheduled from 6pm to 8pm. Q. How do I know what team my child is on? A. Once the teams are formed in late July and after the draft, the head coach will contact you with team information including practice times and location. 2010 football practices can not begin before August 2nd. 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 they 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 late 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 and are available online at www.youthfootball.com. Your coach or team manager 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 weight in and properly warm up. Q. Are all the games played in Broken Arrow? A. No, roughly half of the scheduled games are played in Broken Arrow while the remaineder of the games will be played away. Q. Where are the home fields for Broken Arrow? A. The home fields are located at the new Nienhuis Football Complex. The complex is located on North Lynn Lane between 51st Street and 61st Streets. 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, gate fees are collected at each clubs home locations. Q. I have two 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 obtain a stamp at the gate before you leave the first game to allow you to reenter the second game at no charge. Q. After the season what equipment must I return. Upon completion of the season, you will need to return all your child's issued equipment. Typically this included: Football Helmet, Shoulder Pads, 7-Piece Pad set, belt and game pants. Decals located on the side of the helmet are yours and can be removed as a keep sake upon completion of the season. Q. When is my childs equipment due back into the Football office? To avoid any late rental penalties, Football equipment must be returned to the BAYFA office no later than December 1st. In the evernt your child is entered into a post-season tournament which takes place after December 1st, exceptions to the equipment rental policies can and must be made in writting to the BA Youth Football office prior to December 1st Q. What is the INFC? A. The INFC stands for Indian Nations Football Conference. This is the parent conference which Broken Arrow Youth Football is associated with. The INFC handles all scheduling of pre-season, post-season, and league games. The INFC also handles all scheduling of league officials. Broken Arrow Youth Football is an INFC league sanctioned club and thusly fall under all rules set forth by the Conference! For a copy of the INFC rulebook as well as contact and misc. information about the INFC, you can either click on the link provided or go to: www.youthfootball.com. We know you have more questions, so send them to info@youthfootball.com or contact our office at 918-251-1015 |
