What are the age requirements for participation?

Flag Division (boys 4-5 years old as of September 1, 2012)

Tackle Football (boys Fall 2012 Grade Levels 1st through 6th).

Cheer Flag Division (girls 4-5 years old as of September 1, 2012)

Cheer Tackle Divisions (girls Fall 2012 Grade Levels 1st through 6th).

Drill Team (girls Fall 2012 Grade Levels 1st through 8th).

How are the football teams composed?

Northwest Texas Youth Football Association:

Flag Division – Ages 4 & 5 (age on or before September 1, 2012)

Tackle Football – Grades 1st through 6th (Teams are Grade Pure, meaning that teams are composed by grade (and age level).  For Example – 1st Grade Teams play 1st Grade Teams, not 1st and 2nd Grade Teams.

What are the cheer squad age/grade divisions?

Flag Division- Ages 4 & 5 (age on or before Sept. 1, 2012)

Placed by Grade – 1st through 6th grades.  Grade Level as of Fall 2012.

Do we have to live in Burleson to participate?

No.

Does my child need experience to participate?

No.

Does BYA require a copy of my child’s birth certificate for participation with Football?

Yes.  A copy of your child’s birth certificate will be required at sign ups and to remain on file with BYA for the season.

Will we have to provide a report card for participation with football and/or cheer?

Only if you wish for your child to participate with the BYA Scholar Program.

What is the cost for participation for 2012?

Please refer to the Sign Up page.

Do I need to bring my child to sign ups?

Yes. Your child will be fitted for a uniform.

Where & when will sign ups be held?

Please refer to the Sign Up Page

Do the Raiders travel?

For away games you may be required to drive to  Aledo, Brock, Crowley, Granbury, and Weatherford.

Where do the Raiders play their home games?

Hughes Middles School and Kerr Middle School.

When is the first practice and where?

Practice information will be posted on our website http://www.byafootballcheer.org/ on the Football/Cheer page as well as emails will be sent. For the 1st week of practice, football players need to come in shorts, t-shirts, and cleats or tennis shoes no pads. Squad members (Cheer & Drill Team) will come in shorts, t-shirts and tennis shoes.

When will the season begin and how long will it last?

The game season will start at the end of August and go through November, with 8 regular season games. All teams will have one additional game falling the regular season for a total of 9 games. Playoff games will start immediately following the regular season and continue until the team is eliminated or proceeds to the Super Bowl (date TBD).

When will we receive a schedule for the season?

A schedule will be provided to the teams prior to the first game of the season.  Unfortunately an exact date is not known at this time.

Will the schedule or game location change?

The schedule is subject to change based on many reasons. For example, until we obtain our schedules, the leagues cannot plan for special occasions, such as Homecoming. For some activities additional time is required between games, therefore the home team may request a time change. Additionally locations can change at the last minute, for many reasons. We will get any changes to you as soon as we are notified.

Do we pay to get in to the games?

Yes. Spectators pay for admission to games.  (Players and cheerleaders in uniform do not pay to get in games.)

What other expenses might be incurred to participate?

You will be provided with a list of equipment that your child will need to play or cheer. Some of these items are safety equipment (pads); other items are those that complete their uniform (socks, shoes). List provided below.

As with any organized sport, your family may be requested to participate with fundraisers throughout the season. Fundraisers are a way to help keep the parent’s expenses down to a minimum.

Mandatory Fundraiser or buyout of the Mandatory Fundraiser will be required of all Participants.

What are Certifications?

North West Texas Youth Football certifies football players based on the following criteria:

·      Age – Your child’s birth certificate or a copy of their birth certificate will be used for age verification.

·      Weight – Players will be weighed at the official Weigh-in (date, time and location to be determined at a later date).  Players exceeding the weight restriction for each division will have a sticker notation on their helmet.  (For additional information on weight restricted players, please contact Carl Dechert at the email noted below.)

We will be provided with the date, time and location of Certifications by Northwest Texas Youth Football and that information will be provided to you immediately. Certifications will be held in August. Please make every possible attempt to be at Certifications. Any player not making certifications will be considered a restricted weight player.

How do I get the most current information for the organization (game times, changes, locations, etc.)?

Email is the easiest method to reach the largest number of parents quickly and efficiently. If you have provided us with an email, please check it as often as possible. Emails may come from various individuals, BYA Football and/or Cheer will be included in the subject line to help you identify that the information coming over may be of assistance to you. Additionally, check the home page frequently.  As emails are sent out, the website is also updated.  Once your child is placed on a team or squad, information will be provided by your Coach or Team Mom.

What does my registration fee pay for?

Registration fees that you paid for 2012 include: Uniform, BYA T-Shirt, Insurance, trophy.

What additional expenses are incurred by the BYA for my child to participate?

Additional expenses that are incurred by include: Official (Refs) Fees, Field Rentals, Field Prep and Maintenance and monitor or janitorial fees. Gate fees are collected at each game location.  The fees collected help each organization offset the expenses incurred and help keep registration fees low.

How can I contact someone before the season starts with questions, issues or concerns?

Ashli Logan  ashli.logan@gmail.com 817-992-5177