How much does football registration cost and where does money go?
Tackle Football registration is $225 ($250 late registration) for all age divisions; this includes 2 game jerseys. All of the coaches and board members are unpaid volunteers. The top 5 cost drivers are uniforms, field rentals for games, practice facilities, game day operations (i.e. referees), and insurance.
What equipment do I need to buy for my football player?
The Association will provide players the following uniform items which players may keep:
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2 Ranger Game Jerseys, 1 White, 1 Dark
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Helmet decal
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1 Black Game Pant
The player/parent must provide:
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Helmet w/Chin Strap
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Mouth Piece (buy several)
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Shoulder Pads
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Socks
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Cleats
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Practice Jersey
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White Practice Pants (Some teams may use this as a second game pant for a White/White uniform configuration)
On our FOOTBALL uniform fitting days (29-30 July 2016), Centex Sporting Goods http://www.centexsportinggoods.com will be offering “1 stop shopping” at team pricing for the equipment you need (except for cleats and mouthpieces) to buy OR you can buy this equipment a la carte yourself at sporting goods stores.
What Do I Need to Supply for Cheer?
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Girls will need a leotard and shorts for practice. Any color you have at home is fine, but if you have the option we like Red leotards/Black shorts.
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Proper shoes with an arch (any color) until the uniform packages arrive. Once unifroms arrive Cheer Shoes will be worn to all games/practices.
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Every child must bring to practice a large (half gallon) personal size water cooler filled only with water. Ice is fine.
Where are football games?
Home games will be played at VRHS Ranger Stadium or Gupton Stadium. Away games are played at the associated high school field fields (i.e. Cedar Park, Rouse, Leander, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs, Westlake).
How are Practices and Schedules Determined for Football and Cheer
When Do Practices Start?
The head coach selects the practice time/day within the limitations of field availability provided by LISD. Football and cheer may begin practice first week in August. 10 hours of conditioning are required without pads prior to contact or prior to stunting if in Cheer. Coaches tend to expedite practice schedule the first two weeks to meet this requirement.
Practices Usually start in early August. Dates are typically posted in the Spring/mid summer and emails will be sent out.
Cheer Conditioning & Practice Schedule 2016
August 1,2,3,4 at Brushy Creek Sports Park from 6:00-8:30.
August 8,9,10,11 also at Brushy Creek Sports Park from 6:00-8:30.
Weekly Practices are likely to be M-T-W with a break on TH and F unless there is an optional training clinic. Details TB FInalized by Coaches.
How much does cheer registration cost and where does money go?
Cheer registration is $325.00 for all age divisions. This fee includes the full uniform (half top, poms, shoes, bows, etc.) All of the coaches and board members are unpaid volunteers. Cheer registration costs are associated with facility rental and insurance. There may be clinics which are additional costs per child and would be optional training but preferred.
Are You Part of A National Organization?
Yes we are part of the American Youth Football (AYF) national football organization: They are the largest youth football and cheer organization in the United States. This means our football and cheer competition teams have the opportunity to advance beyond Texas to the National Championships held in Florida
What Documentation Do I Need to Provide?
Certified copy of the child’s birth certificate. Not a photocopy. Prior year’s report card for the entire year at school. There will be doctor's release and other AYF forms you will need to have signed before the start of practice.
*Cheer will require 100% of paperwork completed no later than August 8th. All children in BOTH Football and Cheer must provide Physician Signed Medical Releases to participate before any commencement of practice.
How Long/Frequent Are Practices?
It is dependent on the head coach of your team but there are maximum days/hours allowed. During August, coaches typically may practice as many as 4-5 days/week. Once school starts and the regular season begins, most coaches scale back to 2-3 practices per week.
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7 and under summer break - 10 hours a week maximum/during the school year - 4.5 hours a week maximum.
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8 and older summer break - 10 hours a week maximum/during the school year - 6 hours a week maximum.
When do we play Games?
The first Saturday after Labor Day Weekend. Regular season games are on Saturdays unless there is a makeup or playoff.
Who will we Play?
You will play the other feeder organizations within AYF Central Texas for district games. Seasons are typically 8 games long depending on the makeup of teams. Competition teams will play longer seasons if they make playoffs and move on through Regionals and Nationals.
Are there Volunteer Requirements?
Yes - like all youth sports leagues, we are a nonprofit, volunteer run organization and are dependent upon parent volunteers for: coaching, concession duty, team parent duties, game day chains, MPR (Minimum Play Count) administration, board membership, and fundraising.
