NYSA RAIDER Fact Sheet

Commonly Asked Questions

Q:

What are the costs to register my son or daughter?

A:

The cost to register your child for Football:

Early Registration for Tackle Football is $95

Registration for Tackle Football is $95

Registration (late) for Tackle Football is $110

Q:

What if we decide not to participate after we have registered?

A:

- If you quit* before August 3rd, your refund will be 50% of what you have paid.  (Military orders 100%)

- If you quit* on or after August 3rd, there is no refund.

* The date you return all of the equipment & notify the Football Commissioner (in writing) is the “quit” date that the refund will take effect according to the refund policy above.  Gear that is lost, misused or not returned will be the responsibility of the parent to reimburse NYSA the cost of the football gear

Q:

Is this a recreational program?

A:

While Navarre Raider believes in teaching the principals of good sportsmanship, fair play, and that winning is secondary to learning, our football program is extremely competitive.  Each year, the competition gets better and better and our program expects and demands more out of the athletes to keep Raider football one of the premier programs.  NYSA Football does not have a minimum play time rule.

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Q:

Is their a minimum play time for the players

A:

There is no minimum play time.  Each Coach is encouraged to play every player in the game.

Q:

How long does the season last?

A:

The season officially begins with the first day of practice on August 3^rd.  The length of the season will of course depend on how well the team does, but it will go until Mid-October at the earliest.  The play-off Bowl will take place around mid November. 

Q:

Where do the Raiders practice?

A:

Practice is held at NYSA Football field and the baseball fields at NYSA.

Q:

When is practice?

A:

Starting on August 3^rd, we will practice Monday thru Friday for approximately 2 hours each night. The first week will be in helmets and shorts for conditioning. The second week will be in full pads.  The only time we will change the regular practice days and times are in case of make-up practices or special situations.

Q:

What equipment does NYSA Football provide?

A:

The following equipment is provided:

- Helmet (rental)

- Shoulder pad (rental)

- 7 pc pad set (rental)

- Game pants (rental)

- Personalized Game Jersey (you get to keep)

Q:

What do I need to purchase for Tackle Football

A:

Football players will need to purchase the following additional items:

- Practice jersey

- Practice football pants

- Practice & game socks

- Cleats

- Jock strap or cup

- T-shirt to wear under the shoulder pads

Q:

What other commitments are expected of the parents during the season?

A:

Parents are required to participate in areas such as concession stand, chaperones for dances, game down marks, announcer and field maintenance.  Participation in these duties is not optional and must be met to ensure the playing status of your child. 

Q:

What are the weight restrictions for registering my football player?

A:

This year Raider has implemented guidelines regarding the maximum weights for registering your son/daughter for football.  Each athlete will be weighed at registration, equipment handouts, and again at the first day of practice.  Any athlete not within the threshold as of the first day of practice will be required to move to the next age/weight group.  The thresholds for the first day of practice are as follows:

- Mighty Mites - 75 lbs

- Mini Mites - 100 lbs

- Mites - 125 lbs                           See weight & Age Chart below

- Midgets - 145 lbs

- Juniors - 175 lbs, (200 lbs for 13 year old between the ends and down linemen)

These thresholds are for the safety of both the athlete trying to lose the weight to play, as well as the athletes that are league weight and are having to have full contact with players above these thresholds.  It is important to know that if you choose to register your son/daughter knowing they are beyond these thresholds, there will be no refund given if the decision is made to not move your child to the next age/weight group

Q:

How many positions are open on each team?

A:

Generally there are some openings on each team for Football. The hardest groups to get into for Football is the Midgets and Junior teams which usually only have a couple of openings each year, so register early.  These team may begin  a waiting list.

Q:

When and where are the games played at?

A:

All games are scheduled on Saturday's. The first game is scheduled for the month of August. Half the games are played at NYSA Football field and the others at surrounding parks in Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. Please see Navarre Raider calendar link for more information.

Q:

What do we get for all of that money?

A:

FOOTBALL PLAYER

- Helmet rental

- Shoulder pad rental

- Personalized Game Jersey (end of season)

- 7 pc pad set rental

- Game pants rental

- Supplemental insurance

- 12 weeks of instruction and hopefully a FUN time