2007 Football
News
Registration is now open for the 2008 Football Season.
Registration Information
All participants must pay $225 at the time of registration. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.
Please Note:
All payment plans and scholarships must be applied for in person at the Athletics Department. All scholarships require 30 days income verification. Your child will not be placed on a team until a payment plan has been approved or full payment has been received. For more information please contact the Athletics Department at (907) 249-5445.
All payments made towards Athletic Programs are non-refundable unless you fall within one (1) of the two (2) categories listed below:
Placement: If Boys & Girls Clubs is unable to place your child on a team a full refund of fees will be processed to the person(s) who made the original payment. We do our very best to accommodate requests for specific placement of participants. If we are unable to accommodate the specific request, but we are able to place the participant on a team, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Medical: If a medical condition occurs preventing your child from participating or completing the sport/program a written letter from the doctor/medical institution must be provided to validate the refund request. The refund will be prorated based on the time your child participated in the program.
Refund Policy For a copy of our full refund policy, please visit our Forms & Policies.
Eligibility
Open to players entering grades 3rd to 8th in 2008-2009 school year. A player is not eligible if they are over the maximum weight limit in their division.
Division of Play |
Max Ball Carrier Weight |
Max Weight |
Entering 3/4 Grade & not reached their 11th birthday during the season |
100 LBS |
145 LBS |
Entering 5/6 Grade & not reached their 13th birthday during the season |
125 LBS |
170 LBS |
Entering 7/8 Grade & not reached their 15th birthday during the season |
150 LBS |
195 LBS |
Note – Natural allowable progression of growth: 1% growth allowance for each month effective August 1 and each month until end of season, but not to exceed 5lbs over the starting maximum weight. |
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Season
Practices begin in mid-July and games begin in August. Players may expect up to five practices and one game per week.
Equipment
Boys & Girls Clubs supplies shoulder pads, practice pants, helmet, hip pads, thigh, pads, knee pads, girdle and girdle pads. Players must provide their own football shoes, belt, mouth piece and practice jersey. Football shoes must have molded rubber bottoms. No metal or screws are allowed. All equipment must be returned immediately following the final game played. Unreturned equipment will be charged for. Please bring a change of clothing for that day.
Sponsorship
Each team is responsible for a $425.00 sponsorship or team fee. Team sponsors ensure that registration fees remain affordable. Each team sponsor will be printed on the front of their team?s jersey, receive a team plaque with photo, recognition in Boys & Girls Clubs Annual Report, and recognition on Boys & Girls Clubs Athletics? web page. Please contact our Athletics Department for additional information.
Coaches
If you are interested in coaching, contact the Athletic Department at 249-5445. Coaches must be 18 years old or older.
For more information
Please contact the Athletics Department at Woodland Park, 2300 W. 36th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska 99517 for call (907) 249-5445.
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