Registration for JDL Football is open.
Registration fees are $195. Each additional sibling that registers receives a discount
of $20.
You can register online now by clicking the Registration button below.
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What is Junior Development League Football(JDL)?
Junior Development League Football is an alternative youth football program created
to introduce and promote the game of tackle football to young players of various
age, weight and ability levels in a manner that assures a safe and enjoyable experience
for all participants. All players enjoy abundant and meaningful playing time while
learning to play multiple football positions. JDL Football is intended to promote
physical fitness through healthy competition.
Players compete against each other in equitable and competitively balanced situations.
As a result, all participants in JDL football derive significant benefit from the
experience by developing new skills, gaining increased confidence, self-respect
and self-worth, all while learning valuable life lessons including sportsmanship,
teamwork, commitment, acceptance of discipline and the respect of others.
Visit the JDL Football website at
www.jdlfootball.com
Junior Development League Football Mission
The mission of Junior Development League Football is to provide a safe environment
in which children have an equal opportunity to learn, play and enjoy the game of
tackle football. Essential to the mission are:
- Balanced competition
- Abundant and meaningful playing time for all
- Positive reinforcement
- A focus on fundamentals
- A unique coaching strategy
How does JDL compare to our AYF fooball program?
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AYF
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JDL
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Cost
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$195.00
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$195.00
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Playing Time
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Coaches try to get players as much play time as possible. The AYF has minimum play
rules, ranging from 4 – 8 plays per game.
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Players play 1 half of offense and 1 half of deffense minimum.
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Position Assignment
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Players are placed according to coach's evaluation of player's skill. Players
can play multiple positions as assigned by the coach.
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Players play all positions and are rotated through out the season. By the end of
the season each player will have played all positions.
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Practices
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4 days/week preseason, 3 days/week during the season. Practices are approx 2 hours
per practice.
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3 days/week preseason, 2 days/week during the season. Practices are no more than
1.5 hours.
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Games
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Played on Saturdays at home and away.
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Played on Saturdays always at home, no travel.
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Tournaments
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Pre-season and post season, with a chance at Nationals.
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None.
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Coaching
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Volunteer
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Volunteer
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Weight Limits
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None
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None
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Team Rosters
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Grade Based, with flexability to play up.
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Age, weight, skill based.
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Football Type
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Tackle
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Tackle
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For more information about Junior Development League Football visit
www.jdlfootball.com . If you would like to talk to someone about the program
you can e-mail Jerry Dice at
jdice2453@msn.com.