With youth football leagues growing in size all across the nation, many leagues are starting player registration as early as mid-March. Rather than waiting until the start of the season, beginning early ensures ample time to process paperwork.
Checklist of registration forms to be signed by parents and/or players:
- Player Registration Form - includes player contact information, age, weight, special medical conditions, emergency contacts, experience level, and pre-arranged absences (to be signed by parent and player).
- Parental Consent Form - gives the player parental permission to participate in football, verifies that the player is in healthy condition, and asks for volunteers (to be signed by parent).
- Codes of Conduct - explains to players and parents what is appropriate behavior and what will not be tolerated by the league (to be signed by parent and player).
Checklist of information to be distributed at registration:
- Age-Weight Schematic - inform parents and players of the league age-weight classifications.
- Driving Directions - distribute driving directions to both practice and game fields.
- Coach Contact Info - give parents and players the information and contact numbers for their coach.
- Calendar/Schedule - supply parents and players with a calendar that includes game schedules, events, and other important dates.
- League Information - detail on paper for parents and players, what the league expects from them and what they can expect from the league. Include league contact information to be used throughout the season.
- Participation Requirements - inform parents and players of any requirements for play.
- List of Clinics - provide parents and players with a list of skills clinics they can participate in before the season begins.