General’s Families

It’s that time of year again; time to start planning for the 2012 Generals football season. This letter will outline several aspects of the upcoming 2012 season including:

  • Registration for Football and Cheer
  • Fees for 2012
  • Volunteering

In order to make this season even more successful than our 2011 season, the Conestoga Generals Youth Football/Cheerleading Association is offering the following programs and team:

Registration – Football Divisions

  • 135lb Jr. Midget (1 team; max of 22 players/team) – ages 10, 11, 12, 13, and O/L age 13
  • 120 lb Pee Wee (1-2 teams; max of 22 players/team) – ages 9, 10, 11 and O/L age 12
  • 105 lb Jr. Pee Wee (2-3 teams; max of 22 players/team) – ages 8, 9, 10 and O/L age 11.
  • 90 lb Mitey-Mite (2-3 teams; max of 25 players/team) – aged 8 & 9, no O/L.
  • 80 lb Jr. Mitey-Mite (2-3 teams; max of 25 players/team) – ages 7 & 8, no O/L.
  • 70 lb Tiny-Mites (1-2 teams; max of 22 players/team) – ages 7 only who play tackle.
  • Cub Flag (6-10 teams, max of 14 players/team) – ages 5 to 7.
  • NEW for 2012 – Bobcat Flag (6-10 teams, max of 14 players/team) – ages 8-10.

Registration – Cheerleading

3 to 4 age based teams, maximum of 20 cheerleaders per team.

Registration Notes

  • Ages are as of July 31 in the year of the season. All weights listed are maximums as of the first day of practice.
  • O/L = Older/lighter means the player can be 13(Jr. Midget), 12(Pee Wee), or 11(Jr. Pee Wee) but must weight 20 lbs less than the maximum for the division. Pop Warner details, updated prior to each season, can be found here.
  • There are no weight restrictions for flag football.
  • For registration, please ensure that you have an accurate weight at time of registration for your son (for tackle football).  Weights and age determine where your son is placed at the beginning of the season, so it is very important that we have as accurate weights as possible.  If your son’s weight or age differ greatly from what is provided, players are not guaranteed a spot on a different team.
  • We continue to anticipate heavy demand for our flag program (5 to 7 yr olds.) and cheer (all ages) programs – please take advantage of this early registration and sign up today!  Last year we fielded 6 flag teams, were able to play a full season of “in-house” (no travel) games, and still had a wait list of players!
  • Once we reach these registration limits, we will not accept any more registrants. As a returning General, you have the first opportunity to register in a limited period of time.

 

Registration is scheduled to open on Saturday, February 4th, and will close in March.

Please come back for updates and visit our Facebook page to learn about our in person registrations, and paperwork collection dates.

After registration closes, the Generals board will assess how many roster spots we have remaining, and then extend registration to the public by late February for any remaining spots

2012 Fees

Our fee structure is unchanged from last year!  Also, online fees are similar to years past. Keep in mind that your registration fee includes all equipment except shoes and a mouthguard, and all football players get to keep their jersey! The fee structure for 2012 is:

  • $225 for tackle (which includes the jersey),
  • $170 for flag (including jersey), and
  • $190 for cheerleading.

If your son plans on playing tackle football next season, it’s very important you register during the early registration period. This is your only way to insure he has spot for next season, and if you don’t register early, you run the risk of being placed on a wait list. In the event we find ourselves in a situation of having too many players for the number of open roster spots, we reserve the right to offer the roster spots to players based upon years of participation in the Generals program.

Please note that the Generals have a policy of allowing participation regardless of ability to pay full registration fees.  All financial aid requests will be reviewed and final determination of fees paid determined by the General’s board.

For questions or for inquiries regarding financial aid requests, please contact Joe Rafter at conestogagenerals@gmail.com.

Volunteering

Running a program like the Generals takes a lot of effort, and is a lot of fun! The Generals always welcomes volunteers to assist with on-field and off-field activities. We have several opportunities where we would encourage you to get involved including registration, merchandising, communications, fund raising, coaching, and more. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.

Please contact our Joe Rafter at conestogagenerals@gmail.comif you have additional questions.

2012 Registration for returning players and families for the 2012 season is now OPEN. Please click below to access our registration site.

Register Now

Pop Warner Paperwork Requirements

For all players/cheerleaders: In order for registration to be complete, the following must be submitted to the Conestoga Generals no later than June 30, 2012:

  • 2012 Pop Warner Medical Eligibility Form. This must be signed by a physician and dated no earlier than Jan 1, 2012.
  • 2012 Pop Warner Participant Contract and Parental Consent Form.
  • Bux-Mont Emergency Treatment Authorization.
  • Two copies of your child’s 2011-2012 FINAL report card. Include all pages.
  • Current 2 x 3 or 3 x 4 color photo with participant name on back.
  • New participants only – copy of birth certificate. This must be government issued, no hospital or church records.

Paperwork must be submitted before the start of practice or equipment handout. Your son or daughter will not be permitted to participate in any practices without all paperwork requirements met, and forms submitted.

No paperwork = No practice = No equipment = No exceptions.

These forms may be submitted in one of two ways:

  • Via mail at anytime: PO Box 922, Devon PA 19333
  • In person Date – To Be Announced. Check our website or Facebook Page for Updates

If your child is in the 5th grade or higher and has at least a 96% grade point average from the past year, we also encourage you to submit an application for the Pop Warner All-American Team. We have had numerous players and cheerleaders from our program named as All-Americans the past few years. This is a national award that recognizes your child’s commitment to excellence on the field, in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities. More information on the application process will be provided during the first week of practice as the submission deadline is typically not until early September. Note that all national applications will automatically be considered for league level awards and cash scholarships.

If you have any questions on paperwork or the All-American Team, please contact our scholastic representative Sy Hayes at 610-425-7846 or Sy@mydogboris.com.