Needham Junior Football and Cheer

Registration Documents and Forms

Our program is part of the Bay State Youth Football Conference, which operates under the rules of American Youth Football (AYF). These rules have been developed over time to ensure a fair and level playing field for all participants. The paperwork requirements below must be satisfied before a participant will be issued equipment or allowed onto a practice or playing field.

General Requirements

• Do NOT send original birth certificates and report cards
• Do NOT staple forms
• Copies must be legible
• All AYF forms are available at https://needhamjuniorfootball.sportssignup.com/
  • After you login. Simply click “print forms” and select the appropriate form
  • The form will be pre-populated based on the information you input to the system during the registration process.
• Hard copy documents and forms can be submitted in person at designated collection times or via mail:

Needham Junior Football

946 Great Plain Avenue #191

Needham, MA 02492

 

2018 Registration Required Documents and Forms

1. Copy of birth certificate
   • Returning participants from the 2017 season do NOT need to submit a birth certificate.  We already have yours on file.
   • ALL others must show an original birth certificate to the registrar or designee AND submit a copy.
   • The participant’s name and date of birth must be clearly visible and must match registration information.
   • The raised stamp or seal should be visible on the photocopy.
2. Copy of school report card
   1. Participant’s name, the name of the school and the school year must be clearly visible.
3. Copy of Physical Exam or AYF Medical Clearance
   • If the date of the physical exam is between January 1 and July 1, 2018, a copy of the physical exam alone is acceptable.
   • If the date of the physical exam is prior to January 1, 2018 or after July 1, 2018, the AYF 2017 Medical Clearance form must be signed, stamped and dated by the child’s healthcare provider.
4. AYF Emergency Medical Treatment Consent
   • Two copies of the AYF 2018 Emergency Medical Consent form must be completed and signed by parent or guardian to provide a quick reference for medical personnel in the event a parent or guardian is not present or available.
5. AYF Participation Tracking and ID Card
   • Parents and players must sign, initial, and return only page 2 of the AYF 2018 Participant Tracking form.
6. AYF Concussion Acknowledgment
   • Required educational material regarding concussions from the CDC is available online at http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/.
7. AYF Code of Conduct
8. AYF Liability Release
9. AYF Image Release

All questions regarding paperwork requirements should be directed to our registrar at NJFCRegistrar@gmail.com.

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Other Forms

All below AYF forms are available at https://needhamjuniorfootball.sportssignup.com/

After you login, click “print forms” and select the appropriate form.  The form will be pre-populated based on the information you input to the system during the registration process.

Coaches – required for coaching

• AYF 2018 Coaches Liability Waiver
• AYF 2018 Coaches Image Release

Players – for use during season, not required for registration

• AYF 2018 Absentee Form
• AYF 2018 Resume Participation Medical Clearance

 

Financial Assistance – Needham Junior Football and Cheer (NJF&C) is committed to helping build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Included in this commitment is the belief that everyone should be able to participate in the program, regardless of their financial circumstances. Thanks to the generosity of our numerous volunteers and proceeds from our raffle fundraiser, we are able to grant financial assistance to a limited number of athletes.