What equipment/uniform will be provided for my child?
- Game jersey
- Game pants
- Shoulder pads
- Helmet w/ chin strap
- Mouth guard
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What equipment/uniform am I responsible to provide?
- Practice jersey*
- Practice pants
- Pad set for pants
- Extra mouth guards (non-clear)
- Cup and athletic supporter
- Long game socks*
- Rubber molded cleats
- Large water bottle
- Optional chin strap - basic strap provided, some elect to buy a
more sophisticated chin strap.
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How are the teams organized?
1st and 2nd graders are combined to form Bantam teams. 3rd graders
make up the Mini-Tackle teams. 4th, 5th, and 6th graders each play
within their respective grade level. Black, Gold, and White teams
are formed for each of those squad levels, with optional silver and
gray teams added if participant numbers justify. Team colors are
of no significance and do not represent status or ranking in any
way.
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How will my child be placed on a team?
The first 2-3 days of practice will be conditioning and evaluations.
The coaches and other support staff will be running the players through
a series of drills in which their results are recorded. Following
the second or third night of practices, the coaches will meet to
select their teams. Coaches will take turns making their player selections
to assure the teams are evenly matched.
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What does "protected" mean?
In most situations each coach is allowed to compile a list of 8
to 11 players from the previous year that they wish to retain on
their team for the upcoming season. The child had to play for that
coach the previous year in order to be protected.
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Can I request my child to be on a specific team?
No... due to the selection process, specific team requests will
not be accommodated.
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How often will my child practice?
Practice schedules are determined by the coach of each team. The
league restricts practice to 2 hours per day/5 day per week
maximum until Labor Day. After the Labor Day holiday, practice is
limited to 2 hours per day/3
nights a week. Practice schedules will vary by grade level and team,
as determined by the coach.
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Is my child required to attend the CHS Football Camp?
No, the CHS Football Camp is completely optional. It is conducted
by the football coaching staff and players at Centerville High School.
For further details, please visit www.elksfootball.com.
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Does my child need a physical?
Yes, all players and cheerleaders must have a physical completed by
a licensed physician in the current calendar year for that season before
they can participate in any conditioning, practices, or games.
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Where do I get the physical form?
The required physical forms are mandated by the league and will be
mailed to you early June. Click here for Physical
Form instructions.
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Are there any other documents required?
Yes, you will be required to provide three photocopies of your child's
birth certificate. The copies must be of a certified birth certificate
issued by the county with the official seal. Hospital birth certificates
will
not be accepted. In addition, signed Code of Conduct forms will also
need to be submitted by parents and players.
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Why do I need three copies of my child's birth certificate?
- WOJFC - must retain a copy for their records
- Wee Elks - must have a copy on file
- Coach/Team Mom - must have a copy in possession during all game times,
in the event a child's age is questioned.
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What should I do with
my completed paperwork?
You can either mail in the completed physical form, along with the
three copies of the child's birth certificate and Code of Conduct forms
to the address below or you can bring
it to check in on
the first
night
of practice.
In order to avoid long lines at check in, it is recommended
you mail all necessary paperwork to the address below before July 23rd.
Centerville Wee Elks
PO Box 41175
Centerville, Ohio 45441
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How do I get another physical form?
Only one physical form is issued for each player. It is imperative
that you do not lose the original. Photocopies will not be accepted,
as this is a carbonless three-page form. Under extreme circumstances
a second form might be obtained by contacting the Registration
Coordinator.
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What is the WOJFC?
The Western Ohio Junior Football Conference is the league association
to which the Wee Elks belong. The league currently consists of 17 teams
from all over the Miami Valley. Visit www.wojfc.com for
more information.
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Where can I get more information?
You
can find out more information by submitting questions through
the online
form available on the website.
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When will we receive a game schedule?
The Wee Elks receive game schedules from the Western
Ohio Junior Football Conference. Once we receive the schedules for
the teams, we will inform everyone about the games for the upcoming
season. We anticipate receiving the schedules during the week of August
20th. Check our web site for game schedules and directions to the various
locations when they become available.
The standard game time schedule will be as follows:
Team |
Saturday- Day |
Saturday- Night |
Sunday- Day |
DST- Day |
| Bantam |
10:00 |
2:00 |
10:00 |
9:00 |
| 3rd Grade |
11:30 |
3:30 |
11:30 |
10:30 |
| 4th grade |
1:00 |
5:00 |
1:00 |
12:00 |
| 5th Grade |
2:30 |
6:30 |
2:30 |
1:30 |
| 6th Grade |
4:00 |
8:00 |
4:00 |
3:00 |
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How many games are there in a season?
The season consists of a premier opener, eight league
games, and an end of season single-elimination playoff tournament.
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What is a Team Parent?
A Team Mom/Dad is the liaison between the coach and the
parents. The Team Parent is responsible for all administrative functions
of the team; including communications about practice and game schedules,
mandatory weigh-ins, team pictures, fundraising activities, team fees,
site scheduling assignments (concessions, Spirit Shop, gate, and 50/50),
team social events, etc. Selection of the Team Parent is at the discretion
of the Head Coach.
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Where are the practices held?
Due to the number of teams in the Wee Elks, several practice
locations are necessary. The association works very closely with the
Centerville-Washington Park District in scheduling sites for football
and cheer practices.
Site locations for the first week of practice
ONLY, beginning Monday, July 28th will be as follows:
Schoolhouse Park
|
Activity Center Park
|
Yankee Park
|
1st grade
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3rd grade
|
5th grade
|
2nd grade
|
4th grade
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6th grade
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Site locations after the first week of practice, beginning
Monday, August 4th will be as follows:
Schoolhouse
Park
|
Activity Center Park
|
Yankee Park
|
Silver
|
Gold
|
Black
|
White
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Gray
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How can I make certain my children will be on
the same color squads for cheer and/or football?
The sibling policy for the team selection process is
that the less veteran sibling(s) will be placed on the same colored
squad as the most veteran sibling. Children from the same family
will be placed accordingly on the football squads and cheerleaders
will always follow. This policy will ensure all members from the
same family will be placed on the same color squads for cheer and
football.
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updated 7/6/07
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