2023 Youth Football

2023 Metro League Goodrich Youth Football

FLAG

Flag league is designed for 1st and 2nd Graders.

(Includes all equipment (includes Jersey & Flags, except mouth guard & cleats)

Practice Starts August 21, 2023

TEAM NUMBERS

First 22 JV and 22 Freshman players that sign up are guaranteed a roster spot. All players registering after the first 22 will be put on a waiting list for an additional team. An additional team will be added only when 16-18 additional players register. Looking to fill at least 2 JV and 2 Freshman teams in 2023. We participate in the Metro League Flag football program which does require traveling to local schools for games.

Freshmen Tackle

Freshman league is designed for 3rd and 4th Graders.

(Includes all equipment includes Jersey , except mouth guard & cleats)

Practice starts the week of August 7th (Evaluations and conditioning), typically practice is 3-4 days a week, final practice schedule is determined by coach.

Junior Varsity (JV) Tackle Football

Junior Football is designed for 5th and 6th Graders.

(Includes all equipment includes Jersey , except mouth guard & cleats)

Practice starts the week of August 8th (Evaluations and conditioning), typically practice is 3-4 days a week, final practice schedule is determined by coach.

Games are on Saturdays starting September 9th, 2023

General Information

We will need Freshman Level and Flag Coaches for this fall, if interested, contact Casey Thompson at goodrichyouthfootball@gmail.com

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING IS MANDATORY FOR YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GOODRICH YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER FOR AT LEAST 2 (1 HOUR) SHIFTS FOR THE SEASON. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED CLOSER TO THE SEASON.

*WEIGHT LIMIT DETERMINED BY METRO YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES

*PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE W/PADS

*PLAYERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR REPORT CARD TO SHOW PROOF OF GRADE (SENSITIVE INFORMATION CAN BE REMOVED OR CONCEALED)

LEAGUE IS INSURED AND ALL COACHES CERTIFIED "HEADS UP"

Equipment Supplied

Tackle Football

Helmet (with Chin Strap)
Shoulder Pads
Practice Pants
A Game Jersey and Game Pants

NOTE: Any Personal equipment to be used in place of the provided equipment (chin strap, shoulder pads) as well as some of additional equipment like those listed below (face-mask shields), must be inspected and approved by the Goodrich Football Field Commissioner before being used.

Flag Football

Flag Belt
Jersey with Team Logo and colors are kept by participants at the end of the season.

Additional Equipment

Mouth Guard (REQUIRED) - Mouth guards should be of a solid color with straps to allow it to be connected to the helmet's face shield. Clear or White mouth guards and those without straps are not allowed per MYFL rules. The mouth guard should be cut back and fitted to cover all of the teeth.
Jock/Cup (REQUIRED)
Cleats (See allowed football cleat types below)
Socks - Solid white over the calf socks
Gloves/Forearm Guards - (See allowed football glove types below)
Face-Mask Shields (NOT RECOMMENDED) - Clear face mask shields are allowed for eye protection. Shaded masks of any type are not allowed.
Towels/Handmuffs- Allowed per league rules but cannot be yellow in color.
Cold Weather Gear - Most cold weather gear is allowed. Recommend to not wear any hooded sweatshirts (Keep hood under pads/jersey if used)

CLEATS - All purpose cleats, turf or gym shoes must be worn by all players. Removeable cleats with no longer than 1/2 inch are allowed. Shoes with metal cleats or removable metal tips are prohibited. Players must wear acceptable cleats at official check in. The kicker may put on a kicking shoe while on the sideline.

GLOVES/FOREARM Guards - The gloves and guards have to have the tag NOCSAE on the cuff. Most NIKE brand youth gloves/guards meet this standard, whereas UNDER ARMOUR youth gloves do not. If you purchase a glove/guard without the NOCSAE tag, your child would not be allowed to wear them in the game. This is a MHSAA mandate rule.

2023 YOUTH FOOTBALL REGITSRATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER JUNE 15, 2023

2023 Metro League Goodrich Youth Football

FLAG

TEAM NUMBERS

Freshmen Tackle

Junior Varsity (JV) Tackle Football

General Information

Equipment Supplied

Tackle Football

Flag Football

Additional Equipment

Goodrich Youth Forms

Youth Football Information

Contact Us

Any questions or concerns please contact us anytime.

Goodrich Youth Football Program