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Tri Town Youth
Football & Cheer League
Instructional football
Our football program has instructional teams, also known as Mighty Mites.
These teams compete against other
local Mighty Mite teams. Instructional games do travel to those
communities but our home games are
played at our home field located at 1200 Kennedy Ave. in Schererville
Indiana.
Steps:
1.
Equipment handout is in mid July.
2. Conditioning starts the first week of
August at our field. Show up in shorts, tee shirt and cleats. Bring
water! Bring helmet and mouth piece. You cannot practice without these
items.
3. After
the first week you will make the transition into full pads
4. Before Labor Day instructional practices are on
Monday,
Wednesdays & Friday from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Also on Saturday mornings
from 9:00am to 11:30am. After Labor Day practices
are Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Games are
usually played on Saturdays.
5. Instructional football has
at least 7 games.
6. Each team generally has its own party
after the season. Each
child gets a trophy which will be presented to them at the end of season
party.
7. The names of the instructional teams are as follows:
Raiders black, Raiders white & Raiders Grey.
The
instructional age & weight matrix is as follows:
Tiny Mites 5, 6,
45 - 75 pounds
Jr. Mighty Mites 7,8 45 - 90
pounds
Mighty Mites 9
45 - 90 pounds
9.
Each year our goal is to place 5& 6 year olds against each
other and 7 & 8 year olds against each other and 9 year olds against each other. This
is contingent on how many kids sign up.
Non Competitive
football
Our football program has a
non-competitive program as well, known as the white division starting in
the Jr. Pee Wee division.
Players will play more - the win at
all cost is out the window. Kids are given more chances to play.
Mistakes are taken a little more lightly then those that are made on
teams in the competitive division.
Potential to be a leader for those
just entering football - Players with limited football ability can show
it off better in the white division. Thus, gaining more confidence and
feeling as if they have to lead those who have never played before.
Being able to play in a position
they enjoy. Also possibly a position they would have never been able to
play in the red division.
Unlike in the competitive red
division, kids may be able to play in a position of their choice. In
fact, kids have been invited by their coaches to be the quarterbacks and
running backs for their respected teams in addition to their favorite
position.
Less competitive schedule
- Our non-competitive white teams are paired
up with other white divisional opponents, thus equaling the playing
field and allowing more room for football development.
Being able to learn the game of
football in a less competitive setting. We want kids to learn to love
the game not run from it never to play it again.
Please remember we reserve the right
to place kids in either the non-competitive or competitive division.
There are no special exceptions.
The information mentioned above is
the criteria we use to make our decision. Kids with no football
experience or limited football ability should be considered for the
white division.
We feel this selection process is
necessary before a player is allowed to take the next step into the
competitive football division against kids who are more aggressive and
have exemplified a physical style of play.
Competitive
football
The competitive teams, represent the
Tri Town
Pop Warner program to other local Pop Warner communities in the red
division.
TTPW competitive teams can advance to the National playoffs in Orlando
Florida. There are 3 teams filled by 22 players on each team. One team
per division. Teams are filled with players once payment is received.
Competitive teams wear the NFL Oakland Raiders team colors and uniforms.
The weight matrix for
non-competitive & competitive is as follows:
DIVISION
AGE
WEIGHT
Jr.
Pee Wee
8-9-10
55-105
11
55-85
Pee
Wee
9-10-11
70-120
12
70-100
Jr.
Midget
10-11-12
80-135
13
80-115
Midget
11- 12-13-14
90-160-
15 105-135
Unlimited
11- 12-13-14-15
105 - ?
The non competitive and competitive teams
represent the TTPW program in the Northern Indiana Pop Warner Little
Scholars football conference. The conference includes over 24 local
Indiana communities.
POP
WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARS (PWLS)
is a national non-profit organization interested in building leadership,
learning skills, teamwork and discipline in its young participants. We
hope you will get involved, if you aren’t already... because, most of
all, we’re about having fun!
Over a
decade of building leaders, teamwork, smart and athletically skilled
young people has been a part of the Raiders Youth Football League.
These
competitive divisions are designed for the athletes (and parents) that
are ready to
take the next step in competitive sports. This decision includes
a greater financial and time commitment then the typical instructional &
non-competitive
participant. The fundraising activity and practice and pre-game
preparation is not to be taken lightly.
If you understand these commitments and ready to participate:
• The opportunity to compete with
communities outside of TTPW.
• A lower player to coach ratio
• A tradition of commitment to
achieving higher goals and the potential for an extended season through
playoffs.
What has to be considered before you make your decisions:
• Unlike our instructional
& non-competitive programs, the only guarantee is that the
child may play as little as only 10 plays a game.
• The intensity level is
greater and the athlete must be committed to that level or our
experience is the program will not be a positive experience.
The greatest enjoyment of any sport is the game participation. We view
that as the primary objective as should the athlete and parents.
GAMES AND
PRACTICES
The new season begins with conditioning in the first week of August. The
site for conditioning is at our home field.
Once assigned to a team, please notify the coach if your son or
daughter cannot make practice. We realize that homework and grades are
important. If there are any problems, please discuss them with the
coach.
For Competitive teams:
During conditioning (“August”), practices will be on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursday from 5:00PM to 7:30PM and on Saturdays from 9:00AM
to 11:30AM. After Labor Day practices will be Tuesday, Thursday from
5:00pm to 7:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am. Games are
played on Sundays.
Once assigned to a team, please notify the coach if your son or daughter
cannot make practice. We realize that homework and grades are important.
If there are any problems, please discuss them with your coach.
Opening day for competitive divisions are in late August. The coaches
will pass out game schedules approximately one week before the first
game.
EQUIPMENT
Supplied by TTYFL
(All Football Players)
The TTPW program will provide all equipment
necessary except for mouth guard, supporter, name tape for the back of
the jersey and cleats. Each football player will be given shoulder pads,
helmet, hip, tail, thigh, and knee pads. Also we provide game and
practice pants and when the child receives his/her position a game
jersey. Most equipment will be handed out in July. These items should be
kept clean.
All equipment is expected to be returned in good clean condition. Name
labels should be sewn on by hand stitching and must be removed before
equipment turn in. They are great to sew on practice jerseys the
following season. Launder and fold pants. If the equipment is not
returned, you will be charged a $200.00 replacement fee.
SHOES: Black molded sole shoes with non-removable cleats
are legal provided the cleats, studs or projections do not exceed ‘/2”
in length. These cleats or studs
must be made of rubber or rubber type material that is non-abrasive and
does not have, nor develop a cutting edge.
EYEGLASSES:
When worn, eyeglasses shall be
athletic approved construction with non-shattering glass (safety glass),
or contact lenses. This applies to cheerleaders, as well as, players.
ATHLETIC
SUPPORTERS: male football
players should wear a good quality athletic supporter.
The following items shall be worn by players in all divisions and shall
meet the required standards as noted: (recommended standards are in
parenthesis).
Helmets —
The only markings on helmets shall
be:
• Approved TTPW decals. One
emblem on each side of the helmet shall be permitted
• Striping tape, placed on
the top seam of the helmet
• Numbers, which correspond
to the numbers assigned to the game jersey.
Shoulder Pads — These
may be corrugated, molded fiber or plastic type (high density
polyethylene) material, with a coated (polyvinyl) washable padding,
heavy web hinges and adjustable underarm straps.
Pants — These
may be of one-piece of shell construction. One —
piece pants must feature removable
(snap out) hip & kidney pads.
Hip and Kidney Pads — These
may be of corrugated, molded fiber or plastic type (polyethylene)
material, covered on the inside with a shock-absorbing (poly-foam)
material shall include spine pieces.
Thigh Guards — These
may be corrugated, molded fiber or plastic type (polyethylene) material
with adequate (poly foam) padding.
Knee Pads — These
shall be of a durable shock absorbing material not less than 2 inches
thick.
Jerseys — Game
jerseys shall be numbered with 6-inch numbers on front, 8-inch numbers
on back and 4 inch numbers on sleeves. No individuals name may be
applied to game jerseys with heat-impressed letters.
Mouth Guards — These
shall be of the intra-oral, custom or self fit impression type with a
keeper strap attached to the face guard.
Competitive
Cheerleading
The TTPW Competitive Cheerleading squads represent Tn-Town in the
Northern Indiana Pop Warner Little Scholars Cheerleading Conference. The
program offers an opportunity to cheer for TTPW football teams, travel,
perform & compete throughout the midwest. The season begins in the
beginning of August and continues through mid December, depending on the
success of teams in competitions.
Teams can reach regional champion levels and have national placement in
the Pop Warner Cheerleading and Dance competition. Squads practice a
minimum of four times per week in a month of August and a minimum of
twice per week after Labor Day. Participation requires a high level of
commitment and dedication. The TTPW program is open to all cheerleaders
and auditions are prohibited.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: Participants in competition must be between 7
and 14 years of age (based on July 3lst of the current year.
There are 8 squads filled with a maximum enrollment of 35 cheerleaders
on each squad, one squad per football team. Cheerleaders will be
assigned on squads based on their age and squad composition. Once squad
capacity has been met, the team will be closed from additional sign ups.
A squad roster will remain preliminary and not to be changed unless it
is reviewed and approved by TTPW.
COMPETITIONS: The competitive cheerleaders practice time is spent
working out and perfecting the competition routines and sideline cheers.
MOUNTS/STUNTING: The competitive cheer program allows mounts/stunting.
Positions are determined by the size of each team and are based on
cheerleader’s ability and cheerleaders are expected to participate in
stunting with coaches. Any medical conditions that prohibit a
cheerleader participating in stunting should be documented and made
known to the coaching team prior to the start of the season.
FOOTBALL GAME PARTICIPATION: It is mandatory that competitive
cheerleaders cheer at all regular season football games as well as
playoff games unless otherwise directed by the Pop Warner association.
Games are generally on Sundays in the afternoon. Cheerleaders are
required to ride the team bus for away games. There will be a bus fee
collection from each cheerleader to cover the cost for transportation,
which is separate and apart from the league registration fee.
The head coach will distribute game schedules approximately one week
prior to the first game. Head coaches will contact you with any schedule
changes. Cheerleaders are required to arrive 45 minutes to the start of
home football games and promptly at the designated bus stop for away
games.
Failure to attend games will result in possible elimination from
halftime participation and upcoming competitions. Teams play in rain or
shine, which includes the cheerleading squads. Cheerleaders are
encouraged to bring a water bottle to all games and practices. No soda,
gum, or food of any kind is permitted during practices or games
including halftime. Gatorade and sports drinks are allowed.
COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING CONDITIONING AND PRACTICES: Competitive
cheerleaders practice will begin at the beginning of August. Practice
will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 5:00PM to 7:00PM &
Saturday from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at our home field. It is mandatory that each cheerleader attend
practices starting in August, as coaches will be assessing the squads
capabilities, assigning positions for each girl and working on
competition routines.
Cheerleaders must come to practice in appropriate attire in order to be
allowed to participate in the practice. Cheerleaders are required to
wear tennis shoes and must have their hair tied back in a ponytail. They
should not wear any type of jewelry, necklaces or earrings. We also
suggest that cheerleaders apply bug repellant prior to arrival at
outdoor practice.
Cheerleaders must arrive at practice on time. It is required that all
cheerleaders participate in warm up activities prior to being allowed to
practice to ensure the safety of the cheerleader. Practices are held a
minimum of two days per week and may increase as competition nears.
Attendance - If a child misses more
than 2 games with an un-excused absence that child will forfeit the
right to compete. If a child misses more than 2 practices in a week,
this also will result in the child being benched for a game, which will
ultimately count against the cheerleader as a missed game.
COACHES:
All competitive squads will
have a coaching staff, which will consist of a head coach (adult over 21
years of age) and one or more assistants. The primary responsibility of
the Head Coach is to prepare the squad for games and competitions and to
ensure safe practices, game performances and competitions.
TEAM
MOMS: All
competitive squads will have
one team mom whose primary responsibility is to interact with
parents and assist with the administrative responsibilities of each
squad. Parents questions regarding practices, competitions or general
information should be directed to the team mom.
ATTENDANCE:
Cheerleading is a team sport
and each participant holds an
important position in the cheer formations, stunting groups and
routines. Absence requires formation, routine and line up changes
affecting all participants on the squad therefore only extreme reasons
can be accepted for an absence. All cheer related obligations (practice,
games, events and competition) will be viewed as a priority functions
over athletic or social activities.
Attendance is taken at all practices and games. Prior notification of an
absence or late attendance must be made to the coach or team mom. In the
event of an excused absence, it is the parent’s responsibility to
contact the team mom for any missed messages or handouts.
All cheerleaders must be at games and practices at the time
designated. If tardiness becomes a reoccurring situation, or if a
cheerleader misses weekly practices, they may be moved to alternate
positions within the routine or may be eliminated from upcoming halftime
routines or competitions.
• Three (3) tardy arrivals will
count as one (1) unexcused absence.
• Religious activities and family
emergencies will not be included as absences.
• Absences will be monitored and
dismissal from the squad could occur if the cheerleader exceeds the
limit. In case of serious illness, consideration will be given.
• Parades, pep rallies, exhibition
games, scheduled games are to be attended. Coaches will count absences
from these days.
Please be prompt in picking up
your child from practice and games. Cheerleaders will not be allowed to
leave without a parent or authorized guardian and must be signed out by
the coach or team mom.
Inclement weather — we
will make every effort to notify cheerleaders of cancellation of
practice due to rain by 5:00PM. If it begins to rain at the start of
practice, please show up and we will make determination at the field. In
the event of a heavy rain or thunderstorm during practice, please pick
up your child immediately at the field.
UNIFORMS — Competitive
cheerleaders will be issued a competition shell and pleated skirt, which
are to be returned at the end of the season. If the shell and skirt are
not returned by the end of the season, there will be a $200.00
replacement fee. In addition to competitions, skirts & shells will
be worn as a part of the cheer uniform for games. Cheerleaders are
required to follow appropriate cleaning instructions and return the
uniform in good condition.
In addition to the competition shell & skirt, cheerleaders will have
to purchase the below listed items:
•
Gym Shoes
• Briefs & Socks
• Warm up suit
These items are to be kept by the cheerleader after the season. Cost
associated with the items above is not included in part, in the
enrollment fee required by each cheerleader. Apparel items issued may
change from year to year depending on availability and vendor pricing.
TTPW makes every effort to provide cheerleaders with apparel items in
their size however may issue items requiring alterations.
DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS: All competitive
cheerleaders are required to provide the league with the following
information prior to participation:
• Birth Certificate
•
Last report card issued for that year in June
•
Physical — Physicals are required each
year and cannot be older than April 1 of the current year.
• Medical release form -
to be supplied by the league.
• Signed Code of Conduct —
to be supplied by the league.
This information will not be returned to the cheerleader so please do
not submit originals of birth certificates, school report cards or
physicals.
TRAVEL
EXPENSES — In
the event a cheer squad participates in post-season competitions,
playoffs or the Pop Warner national finals (Orlando Florida)
participants will be responsible for costs associated with travel
including airfare, hotel and meals. Additional fundraising will be
optional to minimize these expenses.
FUNDRAISING:
Competitive cheerleaders may
be required to participate in fundraising activities throughout the
season. Fundraising is necessary to minimize costs associated with
participation in postseason competitions, playoffs or Pop Warner
National Finals. Only those participating in fundraising activities will
be eligible for fundraising dollar refunds to offset travel expenses.
REFUND
POLICY: The refund of league registration fee will be 100%
minus $25.00 for administrative fees from sign ups until the second Saturday in August. After that time there is no
refund of the registration fee. All fees associated with uniform apparel
will not be refunded, as these items are special ordered to the sizes of
the cheerleader.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional practices are required to prepare for competitions. Regional
competition is scheduled in November and requires travel regionally.
Cheerleaders are required to be checked into their rooms the night prior
to the competition and available for a squad meeting that evening. Pop
Warner National Competition will be held in December in Orlando Florida.
Cheerleaders are required to be there a minimum of 4 days. This requires
cheerleaders to be pulled out of school to participate.
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