About The Saints
The Lakeland Saints are a Christian based youth organization. Our mission is to provide social, recreational and educational programs to its members and the residents of the State of Florida. We also hope to achieve community pride and cohesiveness and decrease prevalent problems in the community through the youth football program.
The Saints program ages range from 4 years to 14 years of age. All boys and girls within this age group is welcome. We have fantastic parents and coaches who strive to instill in each and every youth the skills needed to guide them in not only sports but life as well.
Academics are very high on the Saints requirments to participate. Every participant must maintain a passing grade in their respective classes at school. Parents are encouraged to participate with the organization as there are many areas to be involved with the team.
2010 Football and Cheer Season
Team Information
1 Flag: 6 yr old & under (no weight limit)
2 Mitey Mite: 8 yr old & under (no weight limit)
3 Pee Wee: 10 yr old & under (no weight limit)
4 Juniors: 12 yr old & under (no weight limit)
5 Seniors: 14 yr old & under (no weight limit)
Seniors Must be no older than 14 on August 1, 2010
They can turn 15 after August 1, 2010 and still be eligible.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Cheerleading
Mighty Mite through Seniors – $145
FEES INCLUDE;
Cheer uniform, pom-poms, socks, and shoes
Everything they need to cheer.
FOOTBALL:
Flag – $50
Mighty Mite through Varsity – $85
INCLUDED IN FEE:
mouthpiece (Player keeps)
Tackle: use of Jersey, game pants, helmet, lower body pads, and shoulder pads
You will need to purchase football cleats, socks, and we recommend a Shock Jock mouthpiece. See us for recommended vendors that support the Saints.
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION COMPLETION
At registration:
ALL paperwork completed Sign up forms
Bring Original birth certificate of child(ren) birth certificate. We will make the copies for you
By Meet & Greet Family- July 12
Balance Paid of any monies due
Physicals may be turned in if they are dated AFTER May 1st 2010
No equipment can be issued prior to physical being turned in and any fees cleared.
Before first day of practice
All physicals MUST be turned in BEFORE a player/cheerleader can practice. Or see Ms. Cindy.
Start drinking 1 gallon of water per day for both cheerleaders and football players as you will lose water during the first few practices.
STOP drinking COKES and other carbonated drinks at least 7-10 days prior to practice. We know this is hard but it will make a difference when you get in the heat.
Your safety is our main concern.
Parents key word: HYDRATION, HYDRATION, HYDRATION!!
Season Information
Practices begin on July 12th
The first 2 weeks of practices consist of 4 nights a week
(Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri) from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
When school begins (usually the 4th week of practice, practices will be held on
Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Practices are mandatory – Football and Cheerleading are Team sports – one person missing
affect’s the entire team
Games are played against other MFFC teams. We will have 5 home games and 5 away games.
We also play in post season games (play offs) This year we have an opportunity to participate in the first youth National Championship in Atlanta Ga.
Coaches and Board members are volunteers. No one is a salaried employee.
All of our head Coaches and board members are very experienced and certified by national sports certification organizations.
No experience is necessary for players or cheerleaders at any age. We do not hold tryout, or “cut” players from our teams.
We have a minimum play rule for football, and we try to exceed that number. All we ask is for determination, and a willing and respectful attitude.
Parents are required to volunteer 4 hours per season for their child(ren) team. Or they may opt out by a $40 dollar donation to the team.
Please keep in mind this is all about the kids having fun and making the sport and season an enjoyable one that they will remember.
