2024 Tackle Football Q&A
Q: Through what dates will the season run?
A: Practice opens July 29th, 2024. Games begin September 2, 2023. The final week in which the Super Bowl games are held is November 18, 2023.
Q: When does registration begin and end and what is the registration price?
A: Registration for our fall football program begins on March 4, 2024 and ends on May 1, 2024, late registration begins May 2, 2024 and ends May 31, 2024. Cost for the flag football program is $150, late registration $175. (Incoming Kindergartners) Cost for incoming 1st-6th grade tackle teams is $275, late registration $300. Credit cards accepted and payment plans are available when you sign up. Please see the registration form for more details.
Q: What equipment does my child need for football?
A: The Flag player will need to have a mouthpiece and a water bottle, any other equipment will be provided by EYSA. Tackle players will need shoulder pads, helmet, practice pants, practice jersey of any kind, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle. Dicks Sporting Goods will provide a 20% discount for our league to use on an assigned date. We will send that information to everyone as soon as we have it.
Q: What documents do I need to sign up my child or myself as a volunteer?
A: To register your player you need a current picutre, a copy of their birth certificate, and most recent report card. To register as a volunteer coach or asst. coach you will simply need to upload a picture and complete the background check. (Background checks are only necessary if you want to be a coach or asst coach.)
Q: My child is on the waitlist...what now?
A: Players who are put on the waitlist will have the opportunity to take the spot of another player should someone decide to drop out. This happens frequently due to moves, conflicts in schedules, personal reasons, etc.
Q: I am interested in being a Coach, Assistant Coach, or Team Mom. What do I need to do?
A: EYSA is run solely by volunteers. We appreciate and encourage any help that is offered. If you are interested in being involved please indicate your interest on your registration form. If you have submitted registration and did not have the opportunity to indicate interest in helping the league please email us at eatonyouthsports@gmail.com. All volunteers must agree to the EYSA Code of Conduct and be able to pass a criminal background check.
Q: What if my child will be playing another sport at the same time?
A: EYSA tries to be as flexible as possible. Please include the days in which your child practices for their other sport in the "Special Request" section on the registration form. We will attempt to place your child accordingly, however that is not always guaranteed.
Q: We cannot make schedules work, are moving, or have to cancel registration due to some other matter beyond our control. What is your refund policy?
A: EYSA is a family-oriented organization and we understand life happens. Please see our refund policy below: Prior to uniforms being ordered $25 cancellation fee will be charged and the remainder will be refunded. If uniform has been ordered, cancellation fee of $25 and cost of uniform will be deducted from the registration price paid . Final opportunity to receive any refund will be 24 hours prior to the draft. NO REFUND FOR ANY REASON OR FOR ANY AMOUNT WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THAT DATE.
Q: We did not get placed on the team we would like and would like to cancel our registration.
A: If you feel this is a matter which can be resolved with a 3rd party you are always welcome to contact any member of the Board and we will direct you to the correct person to attempt to reach an amicable resolution. If you do not wish or we are unable to reach a resolution, unfortunately refunds cannot be given at this point.
Q: I am having difficulties with registration...whom can I contact for assistance?
A: Please contact us via email at eatonyouthsports@gmail.com, lwarneke@eatonyouthsprots.com, chatfield@eatonyouthsports.com or via messenger on our Facebook Page.
2024 Age Restriction Guidelines
12U Grade Division -may not be older than 12 years old before September 1, 2024
11U Grade Division- may not be older than 11 years old before September 1, 2024
10U Grade Division -may not be older than 10 years old before September 1, 2024
9U Grade Division -may not be older than 9 years old before September 1, 2024
8U Grade Division -may not be older than 8 years old before September 1, 2024
7U Grade Division -may not be older than 7 years old before September 1, 2024
6U Flag Football Division -may not be older than 6 years old before September 1, 2024
5U Flag Football Division -may not be older than 5 years old before September 1, 2024