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2008
Hamilton-Wenham Generals Youth Football, Inc. FAQ’s
- The
Goal of the H-W Generals Youth Football Program is to implant firmly in the
children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork,
honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be
well adjusted, stronger and happier children that will grow to be good,
decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens while enjoying the fun of learning
football in a well coached and safe environment.
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Generals Youth Football, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is part of
the 12-town Cape Ann Youth Football League (CAYFL). We are not associated
with Pop Warner Football. Please see our website
www.generalsyouthfootball.com for further information.
- No
prior experience is needed for football. Participation in football requires
the ability to run, tackle, block, catch a football and understand the rules
of the game. If your child has any current condition that limits his/her
ability to participate in these activities, collectively defined as Youth
Football, please list the condition on the Registration and advise the
Commissioner in a confidential letter.
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There are three (3) Age Groups for football this year in Hamilton-Wenham: “D
Team” 3rd & 4th Graders, 10 years old and under as of
9/1/08. “C Team” 5th & 6th Graders, 12 years old and
under as of 9/1/08. “A Team” 7th & 8th Graders, 14
years old and under as of 9/1/08. Based on the number of Football Players
registering and their ability, there might be JVC & JVA Teams this
year. JVC and JVA Teams are not based on grade. There is a new B Team Level
(7th grade only) this year 2008 in the CAYFL for towns that can
field a 7th grade team only. H-W is not participating in a B Team
level this year.
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There are weight-restricted player positions for each football age group
established for the safety of the players. The weight limits apply only to
players touching the football (running backs, receivers and quarterbacks).
All players are weighed before every game to determine eligibility to play
these positions. A player’s weight is determined based on their football
uniform and pads without a helmet. Weight restricted players must weigh no
more than: D Team = 90 lbs; C Team = 116 lbs; A Team = 148 lbs.
- The
season starts 8/11/08 with a one-week, non-contact conditioning program.
There are 9 games on the schedule that will start in early to mid-September
and end in mid-November. Orientation Night for new Participants for
2008 is in May (date TBD) from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Community House.
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Football practice prior to the first game is five (5) nights a week Monday
through Friday 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Football practice after the first game is
four (4) nights a week – Tuesday through Friday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Patton
Park.
- Game
Day for D, C and A Teams is Sunday. D Team is usually @ 11:30 AM. C
Team is usually @ 1:00 PM. A Team is usually @ 2:30 PM.
Times are subject to change – please check the web site Schedule
link. Players should arrive one (1) hour before game time. JVA & JVC Teams
play on Saturdays. JVA usually @ 9:00 AM and JVC usually
@10:30 AM. Again check the web site Schedule link. Our home games are played
at the H-W High School Football field. JVA and JVC home games on the back
H-W High School Fields. Directions to opposing team’s fields can be found on
the H-W website –
www.generalsyouthfootball.com.
- A
complete set of football equipment is provided for football players that
includes helmet, chin guard, mouth piece, game jersey and pants, practice
pants, shoulder pads, girdle and girdle pads, belts and socks. Practice
jerseys are not provided – Game jerseys and pants may not be worn to
practice. All helmets are inspected, refurbished, tested and
replaced, as needed, by a manufacturer-certified supplier every two years.
All other equipment is inspected yearly and replaced as needed. Parents must
provide properly fitted, “molded rubber”only cleats.
“Screw-ins”, metal or hard plastic cleats are illegal and will not be
allowed on the field. Players with anything but molded rubber cleats
will be ejected from the game and the team will be assessed a 15 yard
penalty. All issued equipment is returned at the end of the
season to the Football Storage facility at Iron rail – dates will announced
at the end of the year.
- Each
football team will have experienced and trained coaches that have been
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) cleared and approved.
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Footballs, blocking dummies, mats, blocking chutes and other instructional
training equipment is provided by HWGYF Program.
- The
season ends with The Annual Banquet where there are speakers, a dinner,
awards, gifts and a slide show of the season.
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