FAQ’s

 

What are the Ages/weight limits for Flag and Tackle Football?

 

Flag 7 – 8 years old

Tackle 9 – 12 years old

Player must be within the age group on or before September 1^st

 

Weight limits without/with equipment

Flag      7 – 8 yrs           no weight limit (over 95 lbs. Can play 9 yr old tackle)

Freshman   9 yrs           105/115

Sophomore  10 yrs       120/130

Junior  11 yrs                135/145

Senior  12 yrs                150/160

*No Player over 150 at registration time can play in the program.

*At registration time – if a child is over their age weight limit they will be placed in the next age bracket.  No player can move more than one bracket up.

 

 

Important Dates for the 2010 Season

(Click here for registration information)

August 09, 2010 - First Day of Practice

August 21, 2010 - Jamboree - BSU

August 28, 2010 - Season Opening Games

 

Equipment?

 

You Provide

Flag

Shoes – cleats are optional

Mouth Guard – Must be colored

White shorts with no pockets or belt loops – for games

 

Tackle

Practice Jersey

White Football pants with pads – for games

Mouth Guards – Must be colored

Shoes – recommend cleats at this age

Athletic Supporter (optional)

 

KYF Provides

Flag

Uniform shirt for games

 

Tackle

Shoulder Pads

OYF Approved Helmets

Game Jerseys

*All players must us the OYF approved helmets

 

 

Where are practices held?

 

For all teams – coaches are assigned a spot at Teed Elementary.

 

                                       1^st  2 weeks                    After 1^st 2 weeks

Flag                                4 days - 1 ½ hour         3 days - 1 hour

Freshman                       5 days - 2 hours            4 days - 1 ½ hours

Sophomore                    5 days - 2 hours            4 days - 1 ½ hours

Junior                             5 days - 2 hours            4 days - 1 ½ hours

Senior                             5 days - 2 hours            4 days - 1 ½ hours

 

 

What is Jamboree?

 

The Jamboree is held before each season.  Teams play short offensive and defensive scrimmages and pictures are taken.

 

When will Pictures be taken?

 

Pictures are taken in August at the Jamboree.  Coaches hand out the picture orders.

 

Will my player have to be weighed?

 

They are weighed at registration, and have a final weigh in at Jamboree with full gear on.

 

When are games played?

 

Games are played between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays at Teed Elementary.  Some teams will have to travel – Boise, Nampa, Emmett, Horseshoe Bend, Mountain Home, McCall, and Marsing.

 

There is a complete set of the OYF rules on the OYF website.  You can follow the link from our home page to get to that site.