Roughrider Tackle Football

The Roughriders are in the Nisqually Youth Football League

 

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST!

 

REGISTRATION COST

 

The registration cost is $330 plus a end of the year party fee of $20, for a total of $350.  A $100 minimum, non-refundable registration fee is due upon registration in order for the player's registration to be processed. Remaining balances are due prior to gear handout.  Upon signup the player will need to provide a copy of their certified birth certificate for the Roughriders to keep, as well s a copy of grade report. 

REFUND POLICY: Refunds (minus the $100 registration fee) can be given up to August 15th of the current season. There will be no refunds given after this date.

 

Players keep their jerseys and are personalized with players last name. Please ensure proper spelling on players registration form. PJFA is NOT responsible for mispelled names due to registration spelling errors. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Equipment Handout:

• Location - Heritage Field round about
• When - July 31st 6-8pm

Before labor day practices:

•     Location - Heritage Fields (Heritage Fields D & E)
•     When - August 1st - August 31st. Monday-Friday 6-8pm

After labor day practices:

•     Location - Heritage Fields (Heritage Field B)
•     When - September 3rd - November 1st. Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm

 

 

 

 

 

FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT

 

• Each football player will receive a Roughrider practice jersey, a pair of practice pants, a game jersey, game pants, integrated girdle with thigh pads, knee pads, shoulder pads, a helmet and one mouth guard.
• Mouth guards wear out, please replace your child's mouth guard when it starts showing wear.
• Mouth guards are for sale in the concession area for $1.00 each at practices and games (As Available - we do not alway have extra).
• Metal cleats are not allowed at any time. Molded rubber cleats are advised.
• Game pants and a game jersey will be issued in August.
• Game pants and game jerseys are to be worn for games only. Do not wear game uniforms to practice or you will not be allowed to practice.
• Jerseys and pants should be washed in cold water, mild detergent and hung to dry. Please DO NOT put game jerseys and pants in the dryer. NO BLEACH. Wash jerseys separately so they do not bleed.
• Players are to wear just their helmets(w/mouth guard) to the first 3 practices. These are "no contact" practices.
• All equipment is to be used for PJFA games and practices only.
• Do not make any alterations to any equipment. If you need help with any of your equipment, please contact the Equipment Manager.
• No stickers or other objects are to be applied to any equipment unless otherwise specified.
• Please clean all clothing and equipment before returning at the end of the season.
• A $500 fine will be imposed for all equipment that is not turned in in November.
• PJFA is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal equipment.

 

LEAGUE ROSTER LIMITS

 

Weight Limits:

• 1st/2nd grade teams: 100 lbs. weight limit for skilled position on offense. If over this weight must be a down lineman on defense.
• 3rd/4th grade teams: 130 lbs. weight limit for skilled position on offense. If over this weight must be a down lineman on defense. 
• 5th/6th grade teams: 160 lbs. weight limit for skilled position on offense. If over this weight must be a down lineman on defense.
• 7th/8th grade teams: NO weight limits.
• Weight Limit is: the weight listed with ALL actual playing equipment on.
• Players that are over the weight limit are considered non-skilled positions. These players will be identified by a select sticker on the back of players helmets as previously voted and agreed upon by NJFL Executive and Subsidiary Boards. Stickers will be placed on players helmets at the time of weigh in by a League Official. This will be noted by the League on official Rosters put online as well (see attached policy).

Age Limits:

If a player reaches the maximum age listed before August 31st, they are ineligible to play in that age group and must move up.

• 1st/2nd: 9 years old
• 3rd/4th: 11 years old 
• 5th/6th: 13 years old
• 7th/8th: 15 years old

 

PLAYING TIME

 

Our program is first and foremost a teaching organization. Our coaches are dedicated to doing their best to teach their players good work habits, self-discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment. Winning football games is a byproduct of doing these things right.

We are lucky to have a wonderful coaching staff. They all have a true love of the game of football and a love for the kids they coach. They have experience and a good feel for what will earn each player a spot in the game. Their goal in this program is to give every child the best coaching experience they are capable of and to be fair in their evaluations of each individual. One of the biggest issues that our organization deals with year in and year out is the question of playing time. Ideally, we would like to have every player play in an equal amount of time in every game, but with an average of 30 players on each team, balanced playing time for everyone is practically impossible. As in any youth sports program that relies on experienced coaches to make decisions about player strengths and weaknesses, we will rely solely on our head coach's judgment to determine how much time is an adequate amount for each player on his team. The playing time decisions of the head coach are final.

Our coaches will try as much as possible to allow each player to play to his or her full potential. This demands a strong commitment on the part of each player. Our coaches must rely on demonstrations of the player's abilities and capabilities during practice. The player needs to work hard at practice and have a positive attitude both on the field and off. Playing time is earned by attending practices, but just showing up for practice is not enough to guarantee playing time. It calls for a commitment to learning the game and improving those parts of his/her game that may be weak. It takes a commitment by the player to his/her teammates to do their best so they can do their best. Playing time is earned through an understanding of the plays being called and the demands of the position he/she is assigned. The Roughriders play in a competitive league, meaning that we are playing to win as does each of our opponents.

First year players are welcome in the Roughrider program. Our coaches often look for extra scrimmages and exhibition playing opportunities to ensure all players receive some "game reps". We encourage all parents to be as supportive to these teams as they are of the rest of the team during close/competitive games.

If you have concerns about the playing time that your child receives, please discuss it with your child first. There may be legitimate reasons for the decisions their coach makes that your child has not communicated with you. He/she may not want to play as much as you think he/she should, but may be afraid to tell you. He/she may be afraid of getting hurt. He/she may be fearful of failing in his/her position assignment. He/she may be anxious about doing as well as siblings, friends, or his/her father's high school "war stories." There are many things that may affect a player's performance that have nothing to do with his physical ability. Do your best to listen to your player's thoughts and feelings about his/her place on the team and be supportive. The best measure of your child's success is the fun and good feelings he/she associates with the game of football.

 

40 YEARS OF TRADITION!

PROUD TO BE A ROUGHRIDER!!