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Football - Falcon Youth 2023

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Falcon Youth Football

Falcon Youth Football is a program jointly sponsored by the Wilbraham Parks and Recreation Department (WPRD) and the Falcon Youth Football Association (FYFA).
 




Registration: May 30 - June 11 (see details below)

REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Step 1 (for WPRD): Player registration can be done online at wilbrahamrec.com
Step 2 (for FYFA): Complete the FYFA New OR Returning player packet and turn it in to FYFA at either of the two Equipment Pick Up Events. Packets are found below, under 'Additional Forms and Files' and contains:
--SAFL Consent Form
--Participant Code of Conduct and Ethics Contract (to be signed by player)
--FYFA Equipment Loan Form

REGISTRATION FEES AND DATES:
Registration: May 30 – June 11, $150
Late Registration: on or after June 12 – $150 + $50 Late Fee

FYFA EQUIPMENT PICK UP DATES (YOU ONLY NEED TO GO TO ONE):
#1 - Tuesday, July 18 from 6-8pm at the lower level of the Spec Pond Concession Stand
#2 - Thursday, July 27 from 6-8pm at the lower level of the Spec Pond Concession Stand

The following items MUST be submitted when you attend the FYFA Equipment Pick Up Event:
1. SAFL Registration Form
2. Participant Code of Conduct and Ethics Contract (to be signed by player)
3. FYFA Equipment Loan Form
4. Copy of player's birth certificate (New Players Only)

Player registration is not complete until all paperwork and registration fees are paid to Wilbraham Parks and Recreation AND the Falcon Youth Football Association.

EQUIPMENT & VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
- Each family must sign and return the FYFA Equipment Loan Form. This form confirms your financial liability if all equipment is not returned on the designated date and in good condition at the end of season.
- Each family is asked to volunteer for at least 3 hours throughout the course of the season. Volunteers are critical for the operation of the program.

REFUND POLICY: Football is an expensive sport to participate in, and like other activities and/or sports you or your child may partake in, there is the chance you may be unhappy with the WPRD, the coach, the program, etc. Unfortunately, once registration ends on June 11 THERE ARE NO REFUNDS NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCE.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
  • School Choice and non-Wilbraham residents: The FYFA will pay your $25 non-resident fee
  • Scholarships may be available - please contact fyfafootball@gmail.com for more information
  • All players must be registered prior to August 1, unless otherwise approved
  • Once registered you will be added to the FYFA contact list and will be regularly updated on all items and events going forward

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
PROVIDED BY FYFA: The following are provided and issued by FYFA for use of the participant

-Shoulder pads
-Helmet & chin strap
-Game jersey
-Practice jersey

PROVIDED BY PLAYER: These items must be purchased by the parent/guardian, they are required for the participant

-Black Football pants for games; any color can be worn for practice
-Football cleats - molded, with non-metal and non-removable cleats
-Mouth guard (NOTE: Clear mouth guards are NOT allowed by league)
-Athletic supporter and cup

KEY DATES:
  • July 18th - Equipment Pick Up Event #1 from 6-8pm at the lower level of the Spec Pond Concession Stand
  • July 27th – Equipment Pick Up Event #2 from 6-8pm at the lower level of the Spec Pond Concession Stand
  • August 1 – Practice Begins (practices will be 4 -5 times per week in August and 3 times per week when school starts)
  • August 10 – Mandatory weigh-in at Greenwood Center located at 231 Maple Rd. in Longmeadow, 7:00pm. If a player misses SAFL weigh-ins they will play as an “over” player (lineman).
  • September 2023 – Games start Labor Day Weekend and Playoffs run into mid-November. (Generally JV games are on Saturday and Varsity games are on Saturday/Sunday)

Additional Forms and Files:
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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