Youth Football Parent Information at Statesboro Bulloch County Parks and Recreation

Parent Information
Fall 2011 Football Leagues

Important Dates to Remember
August 8-12	Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
September 10	PUNT, PASS & KICK
October 27	Flag Bowl Games
October 29	Tackle Bowl Games

*If your child is playing tackle football please bring them to registration with you so they can be measured for uniforms and weighed.*

Tackle football participants receive pads, helmet & pants with a $10 deposit during registration.

Parents, thank you for getting your child involved in football! We look forward to teaching your child the fundamentals of football. We certify each and every coach to teach your child how to play flag or tackle and how to demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off of the field. As a parent, you are not required to know the rules of football, but we have listed them below so that you can be aware of them.

Flag Football Rules | Tackle Football Rules

We have compiled a "quick reference" equipment list on each of our football leagues. Please see those below.

Pee Wee Flag Football
• No evaluations are needed.
• Participation trophies are provided by the Recreation Department.
Meeting days:Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Meeting times: 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. /
Saturday 9 or 10 a.m.
Uniforms: SBCPRD provides jersey.
**No scores or standings are recorded
**The participant provides shoes/cleats; shorts/pants with NO pockets and/or belt loops; any necessary braces; and additional mouthpieces.

Tiny Mite Flag Football
• No evaluations are needed.
• Participation trophies are provided by the Recreation Department.
Meeting days:Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Meeting times: 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. /
Saturday 9 or 10 a.m.
Uniforms: SBCPRD provides jersey.
**No scores or standings are recorded
**The participant provides shoes/cleats; shorts/pants with NO pockets and/or belt loops; any necessary braces; and additional mouthpieces.

Minor Tackle Football
Evaluations are required in this league.
Meeting Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Meetings Times: 5:30-7:00
Saturdays 9:00am, 10:30 a.m.
Uniforms: We provide (1) helmet, Shoulder pads, Grey pants w/ belt (if necessary), Jersey (will be handed out prior to first game), and a mouthpiece
A t-shirt must be worn under and over shoulder pads!
*$10 deposit is required. This deposit will be returned at the end of the season after ALL equipment has been turned into SBCPRD.
The participant provides shoes/cleats, any necessary braces, additional mouthpieces
*** We do keep score and standings are kept
*** First and Second Place trophies are provided. Participation trophies are NOT provided by the Recreation Department for this age group.

Midget Tackle Football
Evaulations are required in this league.
Meeting Days:Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Meetings Times: 7:00-8:30
Saturdays: 9:00-10:30
Uniforms: We provide (1) helmet, Shoulder pads, Grey pants w/ belt (if necessary), Jersey (will be handed out prior to first game), and a mouthpiece
A t-shirt must be worn over and under shoulder pads!
*$10 deposit is required. This deposit will be returned at the end of the season after ALL equipment has been turned into SBCPRD.
The participant provides shoes/cleats, any necessary
braces, additional mouthpieces
*** We do keep score and standings are kept
*** First and Second Place trophies are provided. Participation trophies are NOT provided by the Recreation Department for this age group.

We expect our coaches and players to have fun while playing the game, but to also demonstrate good sportsmanship so that he/she can be positive role models to their peers. With that, comes a responsibility of the parent to conduct themselves as a good role model for their child. We have listed the Sport Parent of Code of Conduct that should be abided by when enrolling your child into an athletic program at SBCPRD.

Sport Parent Code of Conduct

1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of athletes.
8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or loosing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also deemphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my own child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at and agreed upon time and place.
16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.