General Info
The Delta
Rebels will provide one physical at the cost
of $5.00 per participant. (we'll
notify you of the date, time and place
later). Your child can not participate in
any practices until proper documentation has
been turned in. If you choose to go to your
private physician for your physical, the
physical must have been performed no earlier
than 60 days before the first day of
practice. Information needed on your
doctor's physical must be written on either
office letterhead or prescription pad and
must include your child's weight and blood
pressure, and that he/she may participate in
a youth contact football or cheerleading
program.
Each parent/guardian will be required to
donate a minimum of 4 hours labor during the
2010 season... Normally, practice begins in
mid-July. Practice will be 5 times a week
until Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day,
practice will be 3 times a week. Practices
will be no more than 2 hours in duration.
Each participant must have 20 hours of
conditioning before any contact is allowed.
Jamborees are usually during the month of
August. They are scheduled for 2-3
weekends...Don't panic Mom & Dad . Your
child is only required to attend the
jamboree for their team/squad.
The regular season usually consists of 10-11
games, usually beginning the weekend before
Labor Day weekend. Then there is the post
season play-offs depending on team
qualification. All in all, we have a very
busy season, one that ends in December. This
is why it is so important for parents and
participants alike to understand what kind
of commitment this is. Your child is part of
a team/squad; they are expected to be
there... Please understand, social plans and
job schedules should not interfere with
practices and games. Each participant is an
important part of their team/squad, and all
members are dependent on the other members
to participate fully. Transportation for
your child to and from all Delta Rebels
functions is the responsibility of the
parents; however, if there is a scheduling
problem, get with your child's coach or
another parent, something can usually be
worked out!
Hi...Glad you're considering
joining the Delta Rebels - Here's some
information that should be very helpful to
you...
Teams/Squads:
Jr
Novice:
6 to 8 years old
50 to 90
lbs
(older lighters - 9 yrs old and 50-65
lbs)
limited to 5 per team. The Athletic Director
will make all final cutting decisions if
more participants sign up.
Novice:
8 to 10 years old
60 to 110 lbs
(older lighters - 11 years old, 60 to 85 lbs)
limited to 4 per team. The Athletic
Director will make all final cutting
decisions if more participants sign up.
Jr Varsity:
10 to 12 years old
75 to 140 lbs
(older lighters 13 year olds, 75 to 110 lbs)
limited to 4 per team. The
Athletic Director will make all final
cutting decisions if more participants sign
up.
Varsity:
11 to 14 years old
100 to
190 lbs
Varsity 9th graders are limited to 5.
10th graders are not eligible to compete in
the D.Y.F.L.
(The official league age is
your childs age on July 31st.
2010.)
All Players are to receive a half pound
increment increase each week starting on the
week of the second game.
NOTE: The Delta Rebels is a
franchise subsidiary of the Delta Youth
Football League (DYFL). DYFL is a competitive
league and does not have a minimum play
rule...This means that all players do not
have to play. The Rebels have a minimum play
policy of 4. It is the responsibility of
each Head Coach to do everything reasonable
to see that this policy is followed;
however, there will be occasions (injuries,
safety, play-offs, etc.) when this will not
be followed. (The Athletic Director and/or
the Board of Directors will deal with
repeated or blatant failure by a Head Coach
to play a child.)
Team/Squad Sizes:
DYFL has a maximum team
size of 45 for football. If more than 45
players are eligible for a team, tryouts
will be necessary and players will be cut
from the team. It is very important that
parents and players alike are aware of this
possibility. (Coaches
may also cut players from a team for safety,
disciplinary reasons, etc.)
Sign-Ups: A
parent or legal guardian must sign up all
Players or Cheerleaders.
Football Fees:
$50.00 Sign-Up fee + $100.00 Participation fee
(for your 1st participant.)
(The participation fee for football is due
at the time gear is issued.)
A $10 Booster Club fee
per family is due when you sign your
child/children up (not-to-exceed $20 per
family). (Booster Club fees help with
various events such as our awards night,
parade, homecoming, dances, pre/post
season games,
advertising, etc.) Football player and
cheerleaders will not be allowed to
participate in any Delta Rebels season or
post-season games or activities until all
fees are paid in full. If your child is
participating in the Delta Rebels for the
first time, his/her birth certificate and
last quarter report card are documents
required for them to become certified. in
DYFL (the Rebels will keep these copies until
you child is certified). If your child
participated in the Rebels program last
year, no records are required (we'll use
their player cards as proof of age and grade
level).
Refunds:
Football- There are no refunds unless a
player is cut to reduce team size or for
safety reasons.
Cheer- There are no refunds. Remember any
fees paid using the fund-raising options
will not be refunded.
Uniforms:
Players will be issued a uniform to be used
during the season. Uniforms will be turned
in immediately after the last Rebels game of
the season. If a player leaves before the
end of season, the uniform must be returned
to the Rebels within 48 hours, clean and in
good condition. Failure to return the
uniform as specified will result in legal
action being taken to have the uniform
returned or paid for. As the adult signing
up your player, you are accepting full
financial responsibility for this uniform.
Replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged
uniform will be based on current market
prices (damaged is described as more than
normal wear and tear for regular practices
or games).
Game Days:
Players and cheerleaders will be notified by
their coaches where and when to meet on game
days. You should try to travel to away games
with your team or squad. If that's not
possible, be sure to notify your coach, just
so they'll know whether to expect you or
not... Outside food, candy, snacks or
beverages will not be allowed into any DYFL
stadium. Team beverages, fruits, etc., must
be brought in by the coach or team rep.
Game
Admission:
DYFL sets regular-season game admission at $4
for adults and $3
for Seniors and youths and all
pre/post-season games. (Adults are 18 to 54
years, seniors are 55 years and older,
youths are 6 to 17 years. Children under 6
years are free.)
At no time is any non-badged parent
allowed on the practice or game field.
Before
your child may practice Delta Rebels must
have a copy of their physical! No
Exceptions
Cheerleaders are required to condition for 1
hour in the 1st two weeks before
any cheering is done, after that a 20
minute session of Warm up/Stretching must be
completed before cheering.
Football
players must complete 10 hours of
non-contact practice, before being issued a
helmet. Followed by 10 hours of non-contact
(wearing helmets) practice with footballs.
All fees paid in full before being
issued any gear. Players must
have 10 hours of contact practice before
participating in any Game or Jamboree.
Practice
will be Mon-Friday 6pm-8pm until after the 1st
game. Practice will then be 3 days a week
(days of the week will be announced at a
later time), 6pm-8pm all practices will be
held @ Lincoln Park (Powers Ave) Rain
or Shine. Roll call is done at 6pm
sharp so please try to be on time. If
someone else will be taking your child home
please contact the Head Coach in advance,
otherwise we have to have a parent pick up
your child.
Your child
is expected to bring all equipment issued to
practice. I.e. Mouth piece, helmet etc……If
they don’t come prepared for practice they
will not be allowed on the field for safety
reasons.
Game
Schedules along with directions will be
handed out as soon as possible. Each Head
coach will let the squad know what time to
check in with them prior to the game.
If at any
time you have a question or concern, please
see the Head Coach. During
practice or a game is very disruptive to all
the children, so please see them after. If
your concern is not addressed to your
satisfaction please see either the Athletic
Director or the Cheer Director before coming
to any other board member. All complaints or
concerns must be in writing for the board to
address, Email Preferred.
