Football

 

2024 NPJT Football Important Dates and Items Needed

7/20-7/21 2024 Equipment handout. Time TBD

7/22/2024 First day of practice (First week will consist of heat acclimation, further communication will be given by Coaches/Team Parents)

Items needed for the Season:

  1. Football Mouth guard
  2. Football Cleats
  3. Padded Rib Shirt
  4. Chin strap
  5. Water Bottle

All dates are tentative, please refer to your specific team’s band app and the NPJT Facebook page for updates along with locations and times.

NPJT code of conduct

2022 Football Constitution

AGE & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOTBALL:

FOOTBALL:
1. A-TEAM- (A player who becomes fourteen (14) years of age before May 1st of the
current season will be ineligible to compete on A-team, unless the player is 120 pounds or
less and will not turn fifteen (15) prior to the end of the season.
Example: If a child is fourteen (14) on April 30th, that child ineligible for Junior
Football unless the player weighs 120 pounds or less and will not turn fifteen (15) prior to
the end of the current season.
2. B-TEAM – A player who becomes twelve (12) years of age before May 1st of the
current season will be ineligible to compete on the B-team.
3. C-TEAM – A player who becomes ten (10) years of age before May 1st of the
current season will be ineligible to compete on the C-team.
4. I-TEAM (D TEAM)- A player must turn age six (6) between January 1 and
December 31 of the current season.
Original Birth certificate or Birth Registration and a copy of either will be attached to the
ACCJFL application along with a recent picture. If a Birth certificate is not available a
Passport Baptismal or a letter from the school official’s signature along with a phone
number is acceptable. An ACCJFL Officer or designate will sign the copy of the Birth
Certificate of Birth Registration and it will be valid if the youngster plays in the league.
All teams will use the standard applications approved by the ACCJFL Board of Directors
and must be signed by a parent or legal guardian before practice starts.
WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS (FOOTBALL):
Per ACCJFL guideline, subject to change annually.
All players must meet weight requirements set forth by this league:
1. A-TEAM- A player’s weight cannot exceed 175 pounds prior to the first game. There
will be no progressive weight gain.
2. B-TEAM- A player’s weight cannot exceed 145 pounds prior to the first game. There
will be no progressive weight gain.
3. C-TEAM- A player’s weight cannot exceed 125 pounds prior to the first game. There
will be no progressive weight gain.
4. I-TEAM (D-Team)- A player’s weight cannot exceed 115 pounds prior to the first
game.

 RUSSELL ATHLETIC™ UNIFORM CLEANING AND DRYING INSTRUCTIONS

For New Football Jerseys

PREP

  • For best results and maximum wear, launder uniforms immediately after each use.
  • Uniforms need to be inspected for normal wear and tear so repairs can be made prior to washing to prevent further damage.
  • Do not allow uniforms to lie on itself or in a pile when wet because perspiration can cause fading or color bleeding.

WASHING

  • Wash uniforms in cold water as soon as possible after each use, before stains are allowed to set.
  • A mild detergent should be used.
  • Do not overload the machine.
  • Rinse uniforms in cold water.
  • Remove uniform from machine immediately after washing to avoid color migration.
  • Do not use bleach.
  • Do not use fabric softener.
  • Wash with similar colors.

DRYING

  • Remove promptly from washer.
  • Turn uniform reverse side out before machine drying.
  • Tumble dry on low setting.

Note: excessive heat can cause garment shrinkage, discoloration, degradation and cracking of lettering.

  • Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheet.

Do not dry clean
Do not iron

 

ImPACT Testing UPDATE
Representatives from ProCare Physical Therapy made a presentation about ImPACT Concussion Baseline Testing at the April board meeting. ImPACT testing was developed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Center for Sports Medicine. It is a 20 minute computerized test that will provide a measure of brain function prior to the start of the sports season, specifically pre-injury. Since each concussion is unique, baseline testing is the best practice to determine the severity of the individual athlete’s injury. This measurement can also be used by doctors, and other professionals to determine when an athlete can return to play after an injury. Testing would take place at the ProCare center on Main St. in Moscow.  The cost for testing is $35/player.

Parents with questions or interested in scheduling a test should contact Christine or Tony at ProCare Physical 570-842-8191 or via email: impacttesting@procarephysical.com

More information about testing can be found at http://impacttest.com/about/background