Requirements
Welcome to our Family!
We
are pleased to have you join our growing family and
for those who are returning, welcome back! Pride
Football is heading into our 6th season
and we are bigger and better than ever. What began
as a dream has quickly become a reality and we could
not be happier or busier getting prepared.
Football and cheerleading are huge commitments on
all of our parts. The parents play an important role
in making this work for the kids. We depend on your
cooperation and dedication to make the season a
success.
Football Eligibility:
Ages 7-11:
Your age as of 11/15/09 will determine which age
group you will play in. ALL CHILDREN WILL PLAY
THEIR AGE unless they do not meet weight
requirements. There are weight requirements for
players wearing full gear, except helmets, as
required by the Suffolk County PAL.
Ages 5-6:
Intramural/first time players will be practicing
twice a week and playing up to 6 games. Children
over 70 lbs wearing full gear, except helmets, will
be required to play interior line.
Just
a few things to know before you sign the dotted
line. Practice begins in mid-July. We practice in
the early evening at High School East. The kids
begin early so they are ready to perform in
September. Once school begins, practice is
mandatory and will be held 2 nights per week (either
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30)
and Saturday mornings. Games are mostly on Sundays
and at different times (Home Games are at the HS
East or West Varsity Stadium). The schedule is not
released until a few days before the first game.
Times for practice will be decided as we get
closer. It should be noted that the Suffolk County
PAL may require that some games may be played on
Friday night, Saturday, or Saturday nights.
Additionally, you will be required to supply a
doctor’s note clearing your child to play tackle
football.
Cheerleading Eligibility:
2nd
grade – 6th grade as of Sept. 2009
Additional information will be forthcoming. Please
contact Sue Forte (ssuzzy@aol.com
) for more details. Practices are mandatory and
will be held one weeknight and Saturday mornings.
Time and place to be determined. You must be able
to commit to both practices to be involved. This is
to maintain fairness across the board.
