CAC PROGRAMS
Update 5/11/2008 Registration is now open and closes June 30, 2008 Walk-in Registration at Cardinal Field will be on Saturday, June 7th from 1-3pm Registration forms will be available at Cardinal Field on June 7th. When registering in person, payment must be made by check (preferred) or cash. Registration forms can also be downloaded by clicking on REGISTER at the top of this page. You can also pay on-line with a credit card by clicking on REGISTER also. EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT: A completely refundable deposit of $200 will be required at equipment distribution. Checks will be kept on file and returned (or destroyed, your choice) when your equipment is returned. IMPORTANT DATES: July 21, 2008: Practice without equipment may begin (coach dependent) July 28, 2008: Practice with equipment may begin (coach dependent) August 2, 2008: First County Weigh In August 16, 2008: County Round Robin August 17, 2008: Second County Weigh In August 29, 2008: Opening Day Games for all AAYFA Teams ABOUT CAC FOOTBALL: The CAC Football program is sponsored and sanctioned by the Anne Arundel County Department of Parks and Recreation via the Anne Arundel Youth Football Association (AAYFA), which organized the age and weight divisions, establishes schedules, and oversees regular season and playoff competition. www.AAYFA.org We emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship first and foremost, while presenting each individual player with challenges along the way. We educate the Crofton players about the game of football and are hopeful that they will learn valuable lessons and gain experiences for their future in sports, business and life in general. Most games are played on Saturdays, and occasionally on Friday night or Sunday afternoon. The team’s practice 3 nights per week after school begins. Weight and age brackets are established as follow: TACKLE FOOTBALL ($115): A. 70 lb. League (Instructional Play, i.e. no keeping track of scores) Players that turn 6 on or before September 1st are eligible to play, provided they make weight. Players that turn 8 anytime in 2008 are NOT eligible to play. Players that are 7 years old are eligible to play provided they make weight. Weight: 70 lbs. to start the season Every player will play (1/2) one-half of every game. B. 80 lb. League Any player that is 6, 7 or 8 is permitted to play, provided their birthday is on or before September 1st, 2008. An 8 year old that turns 9 after Sept 1st can play provided they make weight. Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game. C. 90 lb. League Any player that is 7, 8 or 9 is permitted to play, provided their birthday is on or before September 1st, 2008. A 9 year old that turns 10 after Sept 1st can play provided they make weight. Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game.
Any player that is 8, 9 or 10 is permitted to play, provided their birthday is on or before September 1st, 2008. A 10 year old that turns 11 after Sept 1st can play provided they make weight. Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game. E. 110 lb. League Any player that is 9, 10 or 11 is permitted to play, provided their birthday is on or before September 1st, 2008. A 11 year old that turns 12 after Sept 1st can play provided they make weight. Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game. F. 12U League Any player that is 10, 11 or 12 is permitted to play, provided their birthday is on or before September 1st, 2008. A 12 year old that turns 13 after Sept 1st can play. This is an age only league, there are no weight restrictions Play time mandated by the county: No plays are mandatory G. 13U League Any player that is 11, 12 or 13 is permitted to play, provided their birthday is on or before September 1st, 2008. A 13 year old that turns 14 after Sept 1st can play as long as they are NOT enrolled in High School This is an age only league, there are no weight restrictions Play time mandated by the county: No plays are mandatory
A player who is within one year of the minimum age for a weight class, may play in that weight class if he attends the weigh-in and is overweight for the roster on which he is listed. This was approved by the Board on 8/23/05. Home School Exceptions – Children that are Home Schooled and wish to play must meet the age/weight requirements listed above for each weight class. No 14 year old Home Schooled children can play in the 13 Unlimited league.
PARENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Parents are an integral part of the Crofton Football Program. Obviously with a program of this size, there is much work to be done. Volunteering to assist our program is a great way to be more involved with your child's activities. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! If you would like to volunteer to help with any of the following activities, please contact football@croftonsports.com: TEAM MOMS CONCESSION STAND COMMITTEE HOMECOMING COMMITTEE FIELD MAINTENANCE UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION/COLLECTION HOME GAME CHAIN CREW HOME GAME BOOTH ANNOUNCERS/SCOREKEEPERS
FUNDRAISING: There are many costs associated with putting together a first class organization. Funds that are raised go towards uniforms, equipment, insurance, field maintenance, officials and to defer the costs for those less privileged. We graciously request your support to fulfill our goals. The following are fundraising activities that the program needs your help with: Concessions: Concession sales are a large part of the way the football program raises money. The concession stand is open during every home game at Crofton Park. Each team is responsible for assigning parents to work the stand at some point during each home game. There will be a committee formed to oversee schedules, buy food, open and close the stand, etc. Anyone who is interested in joining this committee, please contact football@croftonsports.com. Raffle: The football organization will be selling raffle tickets again this year. There will be several Fantastic prizes raffled off during halftime of a home game during homecoming weekend. The tickets will sell for $5.00 each and each player will be required to sell 7 tickets. This fund raiser is helping the CAC absorb the cost of the jerseys that your child will keep at the end of the season. If you can not fulfull your obligation, your child must return the jersey. Homecoming: Homecoming is a time when we honor our players for all their hard work. It has traditionally been a fun-filled day for families to come out to the field and cheer on the players, enjoy concessions, bid on silent auction items, etc. It is a great opportunity for the program to earn some money while everyone has a great time. To make the event run smoothly, we need plenty of parent volunteers. Anyone who is interested in joining the committee, please contact football@croftonsports.com. For all game schedules, please follow this link: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/sports/youth_football.cfm For Field Closing, please visit this website to see if games/practices have been cancelled due to weather: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/cancellation.cfm For field locations, please follow this link: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/directory/directory.cfm Football Accessories and Equipment - Football America - www.footballamerica.com - Models Sporting Goods - www.modells.com - Dicks Sporting Goods - www.dickssportinggoods.com
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT FOOTBALL SEASON! For more information, please e-mail the Football Commissioner, Mike Najarian, football@croftonsports.com |
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