FOOTBALL

 

The Forks Township football program is governed by Blue Mountain Youth Football League.  Further information on these by-laws can be obtained by contacting the Forks Township football Commissioner or by clicking on the link above.

 

  • FORMING A TEAM 
    • All players must be Forks Township residents unless specific approval is given by the Forks Township Recreation Board.

 

    • The approval process is to sign up during regular registration and fill out the “Out Of Town Residents” section and bring it to the following Recreation Board Meeting where the Board will hear the circumstances as to why the player should be allowed to play in Forks Twp.  If approved, they will be notified at that meeting and placed into the pool of players.

 

  • CODE OF CONDUCT
    • A copy of Article 16 of the FTAA By-laws shall be signed by each parent/guardian on or before the date the players receive their uniforms.  It is imperative that the players/parents/guardians and coaches adhere to the code of conduct.  A zero-tolerance rule will be in effect before, during and after practices and games.

 

  • EQUIPMENT/UNIFORM POLICY
    • All equipment and uniforms are owned by Forks Township.  Any equipment or uniforms you receive must be returned in a reasonable timeframe and should be in the condition it was presented to you.  If you do not return equipment and uniforms within two weeks of the return date, you will be subject to a late fee assessed by the equipment manager.  If the equipment/uniforms are not returned, you will be billed for the replacement value of the equipment/uniforms not returned.
    • If there is an outstanding uniform from a previous season, the child may not register for another sport until either the uniform is returned or the replacement value is paid.

 

  • PLAYING TIME
    • Playing time is governed by the rules of the leagues
      • League rules state each child must play a minimum of 4 plays or the team will forfeit the game.
    • If a player cannot meet the weight requirement prior to a game, the player will not be permitted to play in the game.  This is a league rule.  Please see league rules to verify weight requirements.

 

  • PRACTICE AND GAME ATTENDANCE
    • In football, it is critical to attend all scheduled practices and games.  A child must learn the plays and work together with the team to learn football successfully.  If a child must miss a game or practice, a coach must be notified.  A coach may alter playing time if a child is missing practices.
    • Playing another sport while in football is not permitted. 

 

  • PARENT BEHAVIOR DURING PRACTICES AND GAMES
    • Parents are asked to refrain from coaching from the sidelines at any practice or game.  This causes confusion for both coaches and players and distracts the players from their position and could result in injury to a child.
    • Parents must remain behind the sidelines at all times.

 

  • AGE BRACKETS AND WEIGHT LIMITS
    • Age brackets and weight limits are established by the league to avoid injury to the children.
    • The age cutoff at all levels is currently August 1st

 

Age                             Bracket            Weight Limits                     Age Limit

5/6

Flag (no pads)

No weight limit

Must turn 5 by 8/1

7/8

Jr. Pee Wee

Max. 90 lbs.

Must turn 7 by 8/1

9/10

Pee Wee

Max 110 lbs.

Must turn 9 by 8/1

11-13

Midgets

11 yrs. 140

12 yrs. 135

13 yrs. 120

Must turn 11 by 8/1 and cannot turn 14 during the calendar year