OVERVIEW
The AJAA Football Committee, USA Football and the Avon Junior Athletic Association are committed to ensuring a positive youth football experience. We provide league-wide benefits for AJAA players, parents and coaches through USA Football’s Heads Up Program. Indianapolis-based USA Football and the AJAA have been partners since 2011. USA Football is the sport’s national governing body and is the official youth football development partner of the NFL and its 32 teams.
All coaches are prepared to lead their teams by completing a 15-chapter coaching education course on usafootball.com, encompassing how to best teach football fundamentals, communicating with players and player health and safety, including concussion education and management.
AGE DIVISIONS
Flag (Kindergarten - 6th grade)
Jr. Tackle (2nd Grade)
Minors (3rd & 4th Grade)
Majors (5th & 6th Grade)
AJAA FALL REC FOOTBALL SEASON
Practices will begin the week of July 13th, 2020
Games will begin Saturday August 1, 2020
Season ends by Saturday October 3, 2020
**season could be slightly extended if makeup games are needed
***most games will be played on Saturdays
****For a season schedule for Fall Rec Football, check here soon!
COST
Flag (Kindergarten & 1st Grade): $85
Jr. Tackle (2nd Grade): $165
Minors (3rd & 4th Grade): $170
Majors (5th & 6th Grade): $170
****Payment plans are available in the registration. PLEASE be sure to understand payment due dates when selecting a payment plan. If there are outstanding balances prior to first games, that could affect a player's ability to play in games.
Interested in knowing what a registration fee covers? Click HERE for details.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens May 1, 2020
Regular registration closes June 30, 2020
Late registration begins July 1, 2020 (includes a $25 late fee)
Late registration ends at midnight on July 9, 2020
**No registrations will be accepted after July 9th 2020
We need as many people who are interested in a fall coaching position to attend this event to get trained on how to properly fit the kids with a helmet and shoulder pads. If you need more information on volunteering, please email Football Commissioner by clicking HERE. Our first mandatory coaches meeting is TBD
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Flag league typically does not practice - games are planned for Saturdays
Jr. Tackle through Majors usually practice a couple of times a week up to 4 times a week before games begin (coaches discretion) Games typically on Saturdays
**games could be held through the week in the evenings if make up games are needed
Practices are scheduled to start July 13th 2020 at Cedar Elementary
Games are scheduled to start August 1st 2020
**No games Labor Day weekend and September 28 2020 due to Heritage Festival
EQUIPMENT FITTINGS
Registered AJAA Fall Football players can come pick up a helmet and pads on the following dates:
Tuesday June 16th from 6-8pm at the AJAA Fields
Thursday June 18th from 6-8pm at the AJAA Fields
Tuesday June 23rd from 6-8pm at the AJAA Fields
Thursday June 25th from 6-8pm at the AJAA Fields
EVALUATIONS
Evaluations for Jr Tackle through Majors are at the AJAA Fields (866 S CR 625 E Avon IN 46123) on:
Tuesday June 30th from 6-8pm
Wednesday July 1st from 6-8pm
Thursday July 2nd from 6-8pm
Make Up Evals: Saturday July 11th from 10am to noon for anyone that could not make the previous three dates. Location is Cedar Elementary.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Cleats (no metal spikes)
Football pants
Mouthpiece