Coaches and Parents,
Please read the entire letter as it contains important information for the LAST paperwork hand in, conditioning practice times and team field locations as well as a list of additional items your player will need to have for the season.
Important Dates
Sunday, July 26th is the third and final paperwork hand in/equipment hand out date.
Saturday, August 1, 2009 Mandatory conditioning begins (players will not be allowed on the field to practice without having all of their paperwork handed in) NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Saturday, August 15, 2009 Mandatory Certification – all players must be certified to play Pop Warner Football so please save this date!!!
Saturday & Sunday, August 29-30, 2009 Jamboree to be held at Okeechobee
Paperwork Turn-In/Equipment Hand-out
Please be sure you have all of the required paperwork and that they are all signed in the proper places as indicated. Please remember to bring a copy of a utility bill for proof of residency as this is required in order for your registration to be complete and for your player to get their equipment.
Please bring a checkbook with more than 1 check - there is a $150 dollar deposit for the equipment (will remain uncashed) and you will need to pay any outstanding fees owed on your account (i.e., gator cards, YAA fees, etc) to receive equipment.
All players MUST be present to get their equipment as they need to get weighed in and be fitted properly.
The times are as follows:
9:00-9:30 Tiny Mite
9:30-10:15 Mity Mite
10:15-11:00 Jr. Pee Wee
11:00-11:30 Pee Wee
11:30-12:15 Junior Midget
12:15-1:00 This time frame will be open for those that cannot make their divisional time slot but again please try to make the allotted time as the doors will close promptly at 1:00.
* Frequent errors found with paperwork:
On the 2nd page of the Parental consent form, please be sure to initial where indicated, check #6 for scholastic fitness and be sure your child signs the bottom.
On the bottom of the PBGYAA registration form, please be sure the right hand portion (Fathers name, Mother's name and birth date) is completely filled out as this is required for registration.
Items your player will need for the season
Medallions is our local vendor for most of the items you need, please be sure to bring your Gator Card for the discount!! They are also very knowledgeable of our program's needs and will be able to assist you in your purchase. They have 3 convenient locations: 9850 Highway A1a Alt, PBG; 6761 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter; 2311 Broadway, Riviera Beach.
- Football Cleats
- 7 piece pad set - We recommend the sliders with the pockets for these pads, you can wash them all at the same time!!!!
- White Football Practice Pants quantity is up to you based on how often you do laundry:)
- Gator Blue Game Pants
- Mesh practice Jersey (Color determined by team so if you do not know what team you are on, you will not need this until the second week of conditioning and can purchase later)
- Gator Blue Game socks (optional, some kids prefer the no see socks and that is fine as well)
- Mouthpiece (no mouthpiece, no play...no exceptions!!) Buy a few and keep them in your car as spares, you will be glad you did...
Conditioning Info
1. The first day of practice is Saturday, August 1st. Players will need to arrive by 9:45 for a 10:00 start. The teams will be practicing until about 12:00-12:30. All conditioning, practices and home games are at PGA Park on Northlake BLVD. The fields have been completely renovated and look fantastic! Please plan on heavy traffic that day as it is bound to be chaotic. Allow extra time to park. There will be no parking allowed at the entrance along the fence as this blocks traffic flow, so please follow road around to the parking lot and the new entrance to the park.
2. Upon arrival to the practice on Saturday, please report to your designated field location for your team. Attached you will find a map of the team practice locations for PGA Park. Teams will practice on the following fields:
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Team Name
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Field Number
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TM White
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3B
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MM White
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3A
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MM Orange
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3C
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JPW White
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1A
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JPW Orange
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1B
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PW White
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1C
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JM White
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2A-B
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JM Orange
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2B-C
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If you are unsure which color team your son is on, please report to the area of your division. One of the coaches will be able to tell you where you need to be.
3. Players should wear shorts, tee-shirt and cleats. You should have been give an orange t shirt and blue gator shorts when you received your equipment. They are to wear these Orange shirts and gator blue practice shorts for the first week of conditioning. Please have them bring their helmets and mouth guards as well as they will be wearing their helmets for conditioning. No mouthpiece means no practice!!
4. Any player that does not have all paperwork handed in before Saturday will NOT be allowed to practice NO EXCEPTIONS.
5. The first week of practice is for conditioning, once we complete the required ten hours of this phase, we will be practicing in full pads. EVERY player must complete 10 hours of conditioning before wearing pads, then an additional 10 hours with pads. If your child will miss any part of the first two weeks you must let your coach know. Those hours MUST be made up and no player can start regular practice without having completed them. It will be up to your head coach how those hours will be made up. There is no substitute for those hours. Outside camps or activities do not count toward the conditioning requirement.
7. The boys will get water breaks during practice. Please send your child with a lot of water. They will be working hard and keeping them well hydrated is of great concern to the league.
We look forward to seeing you,
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