FLAG / TACKLE FOOTBALL POLICIES

REGISTRATION

• Registration is based upon a FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS.
• Each registration card is numbered in the order in which your son/daughter is registered.
• Board of Directors, Parents and Coaching Staff will determine which team your son/daughter will be placed on. All participants will be notified in June.
• REFUNDS MUST BE IN WRITING PRIOR TO JULY 31^st  2010, AFTER SUCH DATE REFUNDS WILL NOT BE HONORED.
• Your child will be cut from the team if you refuse or cannot provide the following information:

Original Birth Certificate (Proof of Age), Wallet Size Picture, copy of June's Report Card and Medical Examination Form must be handed in NO later than July 31st, 2009. NO ONEwill be allowed to practice until all paperwork has been submitted.  Weight and age requirements will be strictly adhered to.  Each level of play has different requirements that have to be met. National Rules state: If any player that is found to be 10 pounds overweight at any level cannot participate at that level until they are under the 10 pounds.  The participant, at this time, may choose to go to the next highest level (if age permits) or sit out until they are within the 10 pound restriction. The Board of Directors will monitor the player's weight and will make roster change if deemed necessary.

MANDATORY CUTS

• Is found to have signed up as a result of parental pressure or tells team management he/she does not really want to play/cheer/dance.
• Refuses or cannot furnish the 4 required items, Parental Consent, Medical Examination Form, Proof of Age and Scholastic Fitness (Report Card).
• Is found to be simultaneously trying out for a school tackle football team, or who, once the season starts, is found to be participating on a school tackle football team or spirit squad. However, participation in a school flag football program if required by the curriculum of school PE program or participation in non-Pop Warner spirit squad tryouts only, during Pop Warner season is allowed.
• Attempts to intimidate fellow participants in practice by word and/or physical deed. No refunding of fees shall be required.
• Is a discipline problem (and then, only with the concurrence of the League).

PHYSICALS

• ALL PHYSCIALS ARE YOUR RESPONSBILITY AND MUST BE SCHEDULED AFTER APRIL 1^st 2010 AND NO LATER THAN JULY 31^st 2010.
  Your son/daughter may not practice until their coach has proof of physical. Physician's Statement will be mailed to you at a later date.

PURCHASES

• Jerseys - Approximately $30.00-$35.00 each. Your son/daughter's name will be printed on their jerseys so they may keep them.
• Football Cleats (no longer than ½ inch and NO screw on cleats)
• Colored Mouth Guard
• Waterbottles (bring to every practice/game).
• Athletic Supporter/Cup

UNIFORMS

• All equipment must be returned in the same condition as it was given to your son/daughter. If any equipment is lost, damaged or not returned you will be billed for those items.
• Practice/Game Pants
• Helmet
• Pads (hip, tail and thigh)
• Should Pads
• Rib Protectors

PRACTICES

• Season Starts Saturday August 1^st 2010 for all levels. More information will follow in June.

• Before Labor Day-Up to 10 hours of practice per week is allowed. Practices usually are Monday-Friday (6:00-8:00).
• After Labor Day-up to 6 hours of practice a week is allowed. Each individual Head Coach will decide on which days practices will take place, with the possibility of Saturday mornings.
• PRACTICE IS MANDATORY. Each Head Coach will enforce the Attendance and Discipline Policies, which will be discussed at a Parent meeting at the start of the season.
• Practices start on time and end on time. Parents/Guardians are responsible for picking up their son/daughter on time. The East Greenbush Police Department will be contacted if a child is not picked up in a timely fashion.
• WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE EAST GREENBUSH POLICE DEPARTMENT, IF AT ANY TIME; A CHILD IS LEFT UNSUPERVISED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDED A SCHEDULED PRACTICE SESSION/GAME. TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN, CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FIELD IF THEY DO NOT HAVE PRACTICE AND/OR GAME. SIBLINGS SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED DURING PRACTICE/GAMES. COACHES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WATCHING CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE CONDUCTING PRACTICE/GAMES.

GAMES (TIME AND DAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

• East Greenbush Pop Warner will receive the Official Game Schedule at the end of August. We will make it available to the coaches as soon as it is received.
• Flag - Saturdays at 9:00, 10:15 or 11:30
• Mighty-Mites - Saturdays at 1:00, 5:00, 7:00 or Sundays at 12:00, 2:00.
• Jr. Pee Wee, PeeWee, Jr. Midget or Midgets will be played on either Saturday - 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00 or Sundays - 12:00 or 2:00.
• Games for Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget and Midget games will begin LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
• Flag and Mitey-Mite Games will begin the second weekend in September.
• If the team goes to post season and/or Superbowl the season will be extended.
• Football players need to get weighed in before each game so time must be allowed for this. Participants must arrive at least 1 hour prior to game time.
• Coaching Staff will notify participants when and where the games are to be held.
• There are home and away games.

CONCESSION STAND/FUND-RAISING

• Each parent/guardian is required to help in the Concession Stand during practices/games. Discuss with your team parent if buy-outs are allowed. We need adults in the Concession Stand, therefore, only a certain number of buy-outs are allowed per practice/game.
• Each parent/guardian is required to work a shift during home games and practices.
• A team parent will make-up the concession stand schedule.
• There is fund-raising done throughout the season, ex: Coin drop and other major events to be determined at a later date.
• THE CONCESSION STAND AND FUND-RAISERS MAKE OUR ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFUL. REMEMBER YOUR REGISTRATION FEE PAYS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE POP WARNER PROGRAM TO RUN. THE ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO PAY FEES TO REGISTER TEAMS, INSURANCES, UPDATE EQUIPMENT AND PAY FOR THE GAME OFFICIALS.
• IF CONCESSION STAND SCHEDULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED YOUR SON / DAUGHTER MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN GAMES.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• Commissioners
• Spotters, Chain Crew, Team Parent, Announcer and 50/50 sellers during games.
• First-Aid Card Holders for games and practices.
• This organization cannot run on just a few members it needs the support from everyone to ensure the best possible experience for your son/daughter.

COACHES

• All coaches are Volunteers; they give up many hours of their free time before, during and after practice to make your son/daughter's football experience a positive one.
• If you would like to discuss a situation with your son/daughters coach, please contact the coach prior to or at the end of practice. Please do not disrupt practice.
• All coaches are required and volunteer to attend mandatory coaching clinics during the season and the off-season.

For further questions, please contact,

   Tom Lane - Tackle Coordinator - 766-0899  or 321-5765
   Ashley Palmer - Flag/Mitey-Mite Coordinator - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   Tenniel Hansen, EGPW President - 451-9611

Thank You,

Tenniel Hansen
President