Tackle
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams
We Play in the MCYFL
PRACTICE:
First day of practice will be Monday 8/11 we will practice at Cornine Field as follows:
Preseason schedule:
Weeks of 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 Monday through Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Rest of regular season: 9/1 through 10/25 we will practice every Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm. Teams may have weekend walk-throughs or additional practices as coach determines.
SCRIMMAGES: TBD
GAMES:
Regular Season: 8 week season Saturday September 6th through Saturday October 26th.
Games will be played on Saturday with 6 additional games to be played on Monday nights
**Opponents and locations TBD
Game Times: TBD
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE: TBD
Semifinals - first weekend in November
Super Bowl - second weekend in November
There are playoffs for the 5th, 6th,7th and 8th grade levels. Teams must qualify for the playoffs.
The playoffs are single elimination.
Equipment Hand Out:
All at Cornine Field House as follows:
DATES TBD.
For all NEW players Parents MUST bring a copy of the following to the equipment hand out:
1. Birth certificate
2. Most current report card...if report card is unavailable, please bring another proof of residency like a utility bill, but report card is preferred.
Equipment to wear:
Preseason Week 1 (players must always wear athletic cup)
8/11 and 8/12 - helmet, practice jersey, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece.
8/13 and 8/14 - helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey, shorts, cleats and mouthpiece.
Preseason Week 2 through end of season
Full pads unless coach says otherwise
Required purchase(s) by parents-
1. Girdle (with 5-piece pads- tail, hip and thigh pads)
2. WHITE practice pants (must be white)
3. Cleats (must be molded cleats, NO SCREW ON CLEATS)
4. Mouthpiece
Water Bottle:
Please bring a water bottle with your name on it to EVERY practice. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Picture Day:
Date: TBD
Location: Memorial Field @ Morristown High School
Tackle
8th grade TBD
7th grade TBD
6th grade TBD
5th grade TBD
4th grade TBD
3rd Grade TBD
Flag - TBD
Cheer - TBD
HOME GAME VOLUNTEERS:
Field prep, 3 people to hold sideline chains, announcer, spotter for the announcer, field tear down/clean up.
Weather/Cancellations: Football is played in the rain provided there is no thunder and lightning. However, an email will be sent by 6:00 pm if practice is canceled. Therefore, check your email before you leave for practice.
** Player must have 20 practice hours before they can participate in their first game.
Please plan your family vacations accordingly. We will follow the High School Format and have a BLACKOUT week for the first full week of August.