2010- 2011 Frequently Asked Questions
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When does practice start?
What time is practice?
Where are practices?
Where are the home games held?
What is the game schedule?
Where are the away games?
What equipment do families need to buy?
How does parent volunteer work?
What determines the town athletes play for?
What are the age limits?
How is age figured for eligibility?
What is the weight limit?
Do age and weight limits apply to cheerleaders?
How much to sign up?
Are refunds given?
What if sign up fees can't be afforded?
What is the team limit?
Are there any special requirements?
Who is responsible for my child on the field?
Where is Cheer Camp?
When and where can I obtain a physical?
When/Where is Jamboree?
When/Where is Cheer Competition?
Football and Cheer Coaches Needed?
When does practice start?
July 26, 2010.
What time is practice?
July 26, 2010 to
the start of school:
MTWTh from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
After the start
of school to the end of season:
TWTh from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Except Mighty Mites who practice 1½ hours three nights a week before the start of school 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (TWTh) and after the start of school same time (TWTh) for football players and cheerleaders.
Where are practices at?
All five divisions (football and cheer) practice behind Wheatland Elementary School.
When and What is Jamboree?
Aug 21, 2010 Gridley Titans will host. This is a series of “controlled scrimmage” games with each team starting from the 30 yard line and starting with 5 offensive plays. No official scores are kept during the scrimmage. Teams will alternate offensive series until the 10 minute time limit expires. Unlike regular season games, two coaches are permitted on the field and can “correct” mistakes as they occur
Where are the home games held?
Wheatland Union High School - Directions
What is the game schedule?
See the Schedule page.
Where are the away games?
See our schedule. Away games are usually at the town's high school. Directions are included in the WYFC Athlete/Parent Handbook - each parent should ensure they receive a copy.
What equipment do families need to buy?
Football players will need to buy a jockstrap, a cup, cleats and socks. Rib pads, arm pads and "neck rolls" can be purchased if so desired.
Cheerleaders are issued practice and game uniforms.
Each player and cheerleader must bring a gallon of water to practice and cheerleaders may be required to bring a large bath towel to practice.
How does parent volunteer work?
Volunteer hours are required for this program to run. See a board member for additional information.
What determines where athletes play?
This is based on the school district in which the athlete lives. Our program’s boundaries share the boundaries of the Wheatland Union High School District.
What are the age limits?
Mighty
Mites: Ages: 6 - 7
Jr. Pee Wee: Ages: 7 - 9
Pee Wee: Ages: 9 - 11 (older/lighter: 12 year olds under 70 lbs. Must be under 70
pounds on the first official day of practice)
Jr. Midget: Ages: 10 - 12 (older/lighter: 13 year olds under 110 lbs. Must be
under 110 pounds on the first official day of practice)
Midget: Ages: 11 - 14 - no 9th graders.
How is age figured for eligibility?
First, all 9th graders are ineligible. All 13 and 14 year-olds must present proof of grade from their school. The cut-off date for the year is November 1st. A child's age on October 31st is his/her age for the season.
What is the weight limit?
Might Mites 45 - 85 lbs
Jr. Pee Wee 50 - 95 lbs
Pee Wee 60 - 115 lbs
Jr. Midget 70 - 145 lbs - Change for 2010 (3 X-Men allowed 146 to 160 lbs) Will identify the first day of practice
Midget 110 - 190 lbs (3 X-Men allowed 191 to 225 lbs) Will identify the first day of practice
Do age and weight limits apply to cheerleaders?
The age limits do apply. There are no weight limits for the cheerleaders.
How much to sign up?
$50.00 non-refundable sign-up fee for football and cheer with is included into the total registration fee.
Football - Before July 4: $225.00 (after July 4: $275.00)
Cheerleader - $325.00 – unable to accept sign-ups for cheer due after Jun 26, 2010 due to ordering cheer uniforms.
Are refunds given?
Yes. Before Jamboree less the $50.00 sign-up fee. There are NO refunds given after Jamboree.
What if sign up fees can't be afforded?
Parents may apply for financial scholarship. Contact a board member for more information.
When/Where is Cheer Competition?
Yuba City Honker will host: Oct 24, 2010 location and time to be determine (TBD) . Team parents will provide additional information.
What is the team limit?
Football:
Midget, Jr. Midget, Pee Wee – 20 players minimum and 45 players maximum
Jr. Pee Wee – 20 players minimum and 35 players maximum
Mighty Mites – 14 players minimum and 25 players maximum
Cheer:
Midget, Jr. Midget, Pee Wee, Jr. Pee Wee – 3 cheerleader minimum and 25 cheerleader maximum
Mighty Mites – 3 cheerleader minimum and 20 cheerleader maximum
Are there any special requirements?
All participants must meet these requirements:
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Must pass a sport’s physical. |
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Must present a copy of a Certificate of Live Birth available from the County Recorder’s office of the County of Birth. |
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Must present a recent picture sized 2 x 3 inches. |
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Must provide proof of medical insurance. |
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Must make a commitment to be at all practices and games for the season. Failure to field 16 players on game day results in a forfeit. |
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Players or cheerleader ages 13 or 14 must provide proof of grade level – report card or letter from the school on the school’s letterhead. |
Who is responsible for my child on the field?
The head coach or cheer advisor is responsible for your child while there is a practice, game, or other authorized event. By NorCalFed rule, non-authorized persons are NOT allowed on the practice field or game field. This is an insurance requirement. Before and after practice or game the parents are responsible for the children. While we appreciate your child's efforts on the field please be responsible by having them at practice and at games on time and picking them up afterwards. Wheatland Youth Football and Cheer and NorCalFed cannot take responsibility for your children who have not been picked up in a timely fashion.
Where is Cheer Camp?
Coach and Cheer Camp/Certification: Oroville Eagle and Rhinos will host, Las Plumas High School, 7th and 8th Aug 2010, time TBD. Team parents will provide additional information.
When and where can I obtain a physical?
Parents may obtain a physical from their private doctor or from WYFC. Football Players only: Helmets can only be issued after providing proof that a physical was conducted. You cannot practice without providing proof that a physical was performed.
Football and Cheer Coaches Needed
If you're interested in coaching, even if you have no experience, we would like to talk to you. High School cheerleaders and football players are welcome. Coaches must attend Nor Cal Fed's and WYFC's clinics. Accepting applications for coaches: Football and Cheer: Head Coach, Mighty Mites, Cheer: Head Coach, Jr. Pee Wee and Pee Wee .