FOOTBALL FAQ
When is registration? – Open registration begins in the spring and is communicated on our website and social media outlets once it begins. Needham Junior Football has no tryouts, but teams are capped at 36 players, first come first serve. We strive to have teams from 4th/5th grade all the way up to 8th grade.
Where can I register? – Please visit our registration page for all registration information and links.
How much does it cost? – $350 for the first child with a $100 discount for each additional child. This includes all equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, girdle) excluding cleats and cup. Jersey’s will need to be purchased by players. Financial Aid is available to families in need. To apply for financial aid, please submit this form to the address listed on the form.
When is the season? – Practices begin in early August (first or second week) and run 4 days per week, Monday thru Thursday in the evening. The first game will be played on Saturday or Sunday in early September.
Once the season starts, practices reduce to 3 days – Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday in the evening. Games are played every weekend (an occasional BYE is possible) on Saturday or Sunday for 8-10 consecutive weeks (until late October). Playoffs for those eligible the season can run until mid/late November.
What is the attendance policy? – For safety reasons there are strict rules around attendance and qualification for game action.
Preseason
- Each player must have 3 conditioning practices before putting on pads.
- Each player is allowed 4 unexcused absences. (one week)
- If they miss 5-6 practices, they will play limited in the first game.
- If they miss 7+ practices, they will not play in the first game.
Regular Season
- If players miss 1 practice (unexcused) they will play limited in that week’s game.
- If they miss 2 practices they will miss that week’s game.
* Excused absences include school events, religious education, family illness or wake/funeral.