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FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) QUESTION: Who do we play?
ANSWER: The Titans Youth Football Organization is a member of the Alamo Youth Football league (AYF). The AYF is made up of surrounding teams from San Antonio.
QUESTION: When and where do you practice?
ANSWER: Practice starts on July 1st with 10 hours of conditioning for tackle players that is mandated by the State of Texas. After conditioning practices are normally 5 days a week until school starts then 3 days a week after that. The practice dates and times will vary depending on the coach. Practices are held at the Eastside Boys & Girls Club.
QUESTION: What are the AYF Boundaries?ANSWER: There are no boundries a child can play where he chooses and for whatever team he chooses to play for.
QUESTION: What paper work do I need to provide?
ANSWER: You will be required to provide a Birth Certificate, Report Card along with the Completed Registration Form. All paperwork is required to be turned in prior to starting practice July 1st.
QUESTION: Is practice canceled due to weather?
ANSWER: No. Practice is almost never canceled due to weather. We will practice in the rain, cold, heat, or snow, as long as it's safe for our players.
QUESTION: Are there tryouts to make a team?
ANSWER: No, there are no tryouts to make any team. There are however limits to the number of players allowed on a roster. Positions are assigned at the discretion of the coaches. Players are assigned to a position that best suits their ability and needs of the team.
QUESTION: What should my child bring to practice?
ANSWER: For the conditioning period for $10 they will be givin shorts,a t-shirt and their helmet. Once they have satisfied the conditioning requirement, we will wear full uniform every practice. This consists of helmet with mouth guard, shoulder pads, practice jersey, pants with all pads, and cleats. All game day equipment, pants and jersey will be provided. Finally, every player should bring PLENTY of water to each practice. We CANNOT over-emphasize the importance of this. We recommend at LEAST 1/2 gallon or more. This will be especially important on hot days.
QUESTION: How should my child prepare for practice?
ANSWER: Drinking plenty of water prior to practice is key, especially in warm weather. We do not recommend that they eat heavily before practice. It's also a good idea to skip sugary drinks or soda on practice days. Once school starts, it's a good idea to make your child responsible for their gear and to set it up at night before they go to sleep. We see players show up at practice missing gear all the time. If they aren't fully dressed, they can't practice and this is detrimental to the team. The most commonly forgotten items are mouth guards.
QUESTION: When are games?
ANSWER: We play our games on Saturdays starting in August. The first game of the day is at 10 AM with an 9 AM show time, and the last game is at 6 PM. Late day games are usually reserved for Junior and Seniors. Flag and Rookie teams usually play the 10 AM games. The regular season consists of ten games. Depending on their season record, the teams have playoffs as well.
QUESTION: How long is a game?
ANSWER: Typically, you can expect your player to be at the field for 3 hours. We require players to show up 1 hour before game time, and most games take 2 hours to play.
QUESTION: Are games canceled due to weather?
ANSWER: As with practice, we do not cancel games for weather unless there is a significant safety risk. We play in rain, snow, heat, and cold.
QUESTION: When and where are the games played?
ANSWER: Opening day will be August 15th and games will be held every Saturday for 10 weeks. The game locations vary depending on the host association.
QUESTION: Are there covered seating areas at all fields?
ANSWER: No, several fields don't have ANY bench seating at all. Ask your coaching staff if you have questions.
QUESTION: How can I help?
ANSWER: The Titans Youth Football Organization is run entirely by volunteers and your help is greatly appreciated. A volunteer form will be included in your registration packet, and will describe the various roles so that you can assist in the success of the Organization.
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