2006-07 Frequently Asked Questions

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When does practice start?
What time is practice?
Where are practices?
Where are the home games held?
What is the game schedule?
Where are the away games?
What equipment do families need to buy?
How does parent volunteer work?
What determines the town athletes play for?
What are the age limits?
How is age figured for eligibility?
What is the weight limit?
Do age and weight limits apply to cheerleaders?
How much to sign up?
Are refunds given?
What if sign up fees can't be afforded?
What will I need to sign-up?
Who is responsible for my child on the field? 
When and where can I obtain a physical?

When does practice start?

July 23rd & July 24th (Mighty Mites)

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What time is practice?

July 23rd- Aug. 23rd
    MTWTH from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Aug. 28th  to the end of season:
    TWTH from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

*The Mighty Mites will  practice for 1½ hrs. 6-7:30pm  three nights a week TWTh beginning on July 24th till the end of the season.

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Where are practices at?

All five divisions of football and all 4 divisions of Cheer practice behind Alta Mesa Elementary School at Alta Mesa Park.

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Where are the home games held?

Enterprise High School

2311 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, Ca. 96002 

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What is the game schedule?

Schedule 

Mighty Mites- Schedule

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Where are the away games?

See our schedule. Away games are usually at the town's high school. Directions will be listed on that weeks flyer which is handed out on the Thursday prior to the game.

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What equipment do families need to buy?

Football players: will need to buy a jockstrap, a cup, cleats and socks. Rib pads, arm pads and "neck rolls" can be purchased if so desired. Cheerleaders: Cheerleaders will be required to purchase shoes, bloomers, socks, & hairpieces. 

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How does parent volunteer work?

Each parent is required to volunteer 2hrs. per season at a home game. Volunteer hours are necessary for this program to run. See your appointed team parent to sign-up.  New for the 2008 season, parents will be required to pay an additional $25 per player/cheerleader in order to participate.  The $25 deposit will either be refunded upon completion of two hours of volunteering, or in the case that the parent doesn't want to work, they can simply not work, and the $25 will pay for high school kids to work in their stead.  

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What determines where athletes play?

This is based on the school district in which the athlete lives. Transfers are available if there is a hardship or if the child attends a school outside of his or her district and would like to play / cheer with there friends.

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What are the age limits?

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How is age figured for eligibility?

First, all 9th graders are ineligible. All 13 and 14 year-olds must present proof of grade from their school. The cut-off date for the year is November 1st. A child's age on October 31st is his/her age for the season.

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What is the weight limit?

*An 8 yr. old veteran Jr Pee Wee may weigh 100lbs. A 12yr old may play Pee Wees if he is under 70lbs. A 13yr old may play Jr. Midgets if he's under 110lbs.  

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Do age and weight limits apply to cheerleaders?

The age limits do apply. There are no weight limits for the cheerleaders.

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How much to sign up?

Football & Cheer will cost $155 per child, plus a $25 deposit (per child) for volunteering.  Once the parents complete two hours of volunteer time, the $25 will be refunded.  There is also a $20 discount for the first sibling and $40 discount for the third (or more kids of same family).  You will also receive $50 in jamboree tickets that you can sell for $1.00 each and retain the money. 

 

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Are refunds given?

Yes, a complete refund  will be given prior to the start of practice. After practice starts you will receive a 50% refund minus $10 for the cost of a practice jersey / cheer shirt. After the jamboree there is no refund

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What if sign up fees can't be afforded?

We have a program called "The Nest" which can help families cover the cost. We also have sponsorship forms available for players / cheerleaders to obtain sponsors to cover there fees. The sponsor will receive free Hornet  merchandise and an ad in our program.   

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What is the team limit?

The football teams are limited to the first 35 signups per team. With the exception of the Mighty Mites & Jr. Pee Wee (25).  If more than the maximum allowable amount sign up, they will be placed on a waiting list until a roster spot becomes available. The Cheer teams are limited to the first 25 cheerleaders.

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What will I need to sign up?

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Who is responsible for my child on the field?

The head coach or cheer advisor is responsible for your child while they're at practice, game, or other authorized event. By NorCalFed rule, non-authorized persons are NOT allowed on the practice field or game field and must remain at least 10ft away from there player / cheerleader at all times unless they are authorized by the president to do so. This is an insurance requirement. Before and after practice or game the parents are responsible for the children. While we appreciate your child's efforts on the field please be responsible by having them at practice and at games on time and picking them up afterwards. Enterprise Hornet Youth Football and NorCalFed can not take responsibility for your children who have not been picked up in a timely fashion.

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When and where can I obtain a physical?

Parents may obtain a physical from their private doctor or from the Hilltop Medical Clinic located at 1093 Hilltop Dr. Redding. Football players / cheerleaders will not be issued equipment or be allowed to practice with out a physical. If a player / cheerleader fails to obtain a physical by the end of the second day of practice they will be removed from the roster and moved to the bottom of that teams waiting list.