4877 Lawrenceville Hwy. | Tucker, GA 30084 | 678
4877 Lawrenceville Hwy. | Tucker, GA 30084 | 678-235-4667 | www.tuckerfootball.com REGISTRATION: • • • • •
For each additional child of the same immediate family, there will be a $15.00 discount per child applied to registration fees only. This discount only applies to kids living in the same household. You can register online or on selected weekdays at the park. On-site dates & times announced weekly via email. Registration for each age group is subject to close at any time, once we fill the available slots for that specific age group. ALL CHILDREN MUST PRESENT A CURRENT GEORGIA STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD BEFORE THE 1st DAY OF PRACTICE. More information about the State ID can be found at: http://www.dmv.org/ga-georgia/id-cards.php Medical exams i.e. physicals are NOT REQUIRED at this time, although we recommend discussing your child’s health with a pediatrician prior to engaging in any physical activity.
TRAVEL TEAMS: Tucker Football League (TFL) travel team registration fees cover sports insurance, league fees, endof-year trophy and the following uniform package:
Cheer:
Cheer Fall Registration Cheer Uniform + Tumbling/Dance Package
$85 (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS APRIL 30TH) $280
Football:
Fall Registration Uniform Package
$155 (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS APRIL 30TH) $80
TFL UNIFORM PACKAGES: Your child will receive the following items in the TFL Uniform Package: Cheer Uniform + Tumbling/Dance Package • Campwear (Shirt & Shorts) • Shell & Skirt • V-Neck Body Liner • Boy cut Briefs • Hair Bow • Pom Poms • Custom Warm Ups (Jacket & Pants) • Cheer Shoes • Cheer Bag • Weekly Tumbling/Dance Instruction
2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
Football Uniform Package** • Home Game Jersey (WHITE) • Away Game Jersey & Pants (GREEN) • Game Socks
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ADDITIONAL COST: In addition to the registration fees outlined above, there are additional uniform costs associated with our football and cheerleading programs. Additional items REQUIRED FOR FOOTBALL that TFL DOES NOT PROVIDE are: • Helmets • Shoulder Pads • Shoes (cleats) • Pads that go inside the pants • Mouth piece • Practice pants **Depending on your team, additional items may be needed. This will be at the Parent or Guardian’s expense. Check with your Coach and Team Mom for details.
Team Formation Participant team assignments are determined based on age as of July 1st. Travel Football Teams All kids that register in good faith will be placed on a team. Evaluations/tryouts will be used for placement purposes only. •
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Tucker Football League (TFL) will offer two different levels of play to make sure every kid is placed in an environment best suited for the development of that child. o Select Travel Team – Unlimited weight, Single Age ▪ The most advanced kids in terms of football knowledge and skills earn a spot on the Select team. o Competitive Travel Team – Unlimited weight, Dual Age ▪ Kids who have never played before, or who have limited football knowledge and skills will be placed on one of the Competitive travel teams. No kids are guaranteed to be placed on the team of their choice. Tucker Football League (TFL) does not have a playing time rule, though all coaches are encouraged to get every kid in every game.
Cheerleading Teams Tryouts will be used for placement purposes only, and all who sign up in good faith to participate may not be arbitrarily cut. Our cheer program is a competitive program open to all skill levels. Sponsorship or Donation Rewards: We are giving each parent a chance to have their child’s Registration & Uniform Packages Fees WAIVED through our park’s 2018 Sponsor & Donors Fundraiser. Please see our website or contact your Team Mom or Coach for more information. • Every FOOTBALL parent that secures a corporate sponsor or personal donation to the park of at least $350 will have their registration and uniform package WAIVED. • Every CHEER parent that secures a corporate sponsor or personal donation to the park of at least $500 will have their registration and uniform package WAIVED. • This does not include any portions that are given to your child’s team (i.e. Team Dues) • Registration reimbursement under this policy will be awarded once Tucker Football League (TFL) receives the funds from the business entity. • You will be REIMBURSED any fees paid to TFL once ALL monies are received from the corporate sponsor or personal donor. 2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
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Forms of Payment: We accept Paypal, credit cards or money orders ONLY for registration & uniform payments. TFL DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH AS A FORM OR PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION. All monies are due at the time of registration, but may be paid in increments until the final deadline. Refund Policy: TFL’s refund policy will be strictly enforced. • If a football player/cheerleader withdraws, the parent must notify the Administrator no later than first day of practice, at which time the parent will receive a full refund, less a $15 administrative fee. • On or after that date, a refund of $50.00 will be given up to August 1. • There will be no refunds given after August 1. • Refund policy is enforced whether or not your child attends any practices. Picture Day All team and individual pictures will be scheduled by the park. All football players and cheerleaders are to be fully dressed in their uniform choice of the team. All football and cheerleading teams are to report to Fitzgerald Field or other designated location at their appointed times. Medical Physicals At this time, TFL does NOT require that your child has a medial physical prior to participating in our programs. We strongly encourage you to take your child to his or her doctor to receive a physical. Banquets All teams are encouraged to have an end-of- the year banquet. Team Moms and Coaches will be responsible for making all of the necessary arrangements for the end of the season banquet. The Team Mom will provide you with all the details surrounding this event. Parents may be asked to pay “TEAM DUES” to cover this cost. Award Ceremony All teams are invited to attend the Park-wide trophy & award ceremony. Date and time will be announced in November. Practice and Game Schedule Each team will set its own times for practice not to last later than 8:30 pm on school nights. All practices are held at Fitzgerald Field unless you are informed of a change by your Team Mom or Coach. • Practice for Football and Cheerleading will begin on July 5th. • Practice is held Monday – Friday and some Saturday’s until August 7th • Once school begins, practice will be only three (3) days a week. • Please have your child at practice on time. • Please remember to be on time to pick up your child after practice. Games are usually played on Saturdays. The actual days that the games will be played will be determined once the schedule has been finalized by the league. TFL has no control or input over the league schedule. Once the league schedule has been issued, we will issue it to the coaches to pass along to all parents. Player Certification Each participant must attend the pre-season certification and weigh-in (football players). Each team will be given a date and time to certify their players. Your Team Mom and Coach will notify you of the date and time your child is scheduled for certification. Parents please make the necessary arrangements, so that your child does not miss certification. There will be limited make-up dates. If your child misses or does not make certification, TFL will not refund your money and your child will not be allowed to participate in league games. You must provide your team mom with your child’s original birth certificate as listed above. 2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) What does the registration fee cover? Tucker Football League (TFL) is a private entity and receives no funding from the state of Georgia, DeKalb County or the City of Tucker. Your fees are used to pay utilities, insurance, security, league fees, field maintenance, park repairs, and others. We are an ALL volunteer organization and pay all operating and capital improvement costs. When does practice start? The first day of practice for Travel Team Football and Cheerleading is July 5th Once school starts practice will be three days a week. All practices will be held at Fitzgerald Field. When and where are the games? Most games are played on Saturdays; however, there may be rare instances of weeknight games. We play in a travel league so our games will be at various parks throughout Metro Atlanta. How are teams chosen? All children are placed in an open pool and are assigned to teams based on age and experience/skillset, after the start of practice after a short evaluation period. No coach is required to keep or retain any players on their team if there are other options within the park. Players must attend tryouts and be evaluated EVERY YEAR to determine team placement. How can I get a refund? You can get a full refund any time prior to the start of the official practice date of July 5th by contacting the TFL Administrator’s Office via email ([email protected]). A $15 administrative fee will be charged on all refunds prior to the start of practice. Once practice starts, you can only get a $50 refund prior to August 1. No refunds are issued after August 1st. How is my child’s age determined? The age for football and cheerleading shall be your child’s age as of July 1st of the current year. Will my kids be able to be on the same team? If siblings are in the same age bracket, they will be placed on the same team. If one is a cheerleader, she will be placed on the team that cheers for the football player if that team has a cheer squad. Please note there may be games for which the cheer squad may cheer for a different team.
2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
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For each additional child of the same immediate family, there will be a $15.00 discount per child applied to registration fees only. This discount only applies to kids living in the same household. You can register online or on selected weekdays at the park. On-site dates & times announced weekly via email. Registration for each age group is subject to close at any time, once we fill the available slots for that specific age group. ALL CHILDREN MUST PRESENT A CURRENT GEORGIA STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD BEFORE THE 1st DAY OF PRACTICE. More information about the State ID can be found at: http://www.dmv.org/ga-georgia/id-cards.php Medical exams i.e. physicals are NOT REQUIRED at this time, although we recommend discussing your child’s health with a pediatrician prior to engaging in any physical activity.
TRAVEL TEAMS: Tucker Football League (TFL) travel team registration fees cover sports insurance, league fees, endof-year trophy and the following uniform package:
Cheer:
Cheer Fall Registration Cheer Uniform + Tumbling/Dance Package
$85 (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS APRIL 30TH) $280
Football:
Fall Registration Uniform Package
$155 (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS APRIL 30TH) $80
TFL UNIFORM PACKAGES: Your child will receive the following items in the TFL Uniform Package: Cheer Uniform + Tumbling/Dance Package • Campwear (Shirt & Shorts) • Shell & Skirt • V-Neck Body Liner • Boy cut Briefs • Hair Bow • Pom Poms • Custom Warm Ups (Jacket & Pants) • Cheer Shoes • Cheer Bag • Weekly Tumbling/Dance Instruction
2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
Football Uniform Package** • Home Game Jersey (WHITE) • Away Game Jersey & Pants (GREEN) • Game Socks
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ADDITIONAL COST: In addition to the registration fees outlined above, there are additional uniform costs associated with our football and cheerleading programs. Additional items REQUIRED FOR FOOTBALL that TFL DOES NOT PROVIDE are: • Helmets • Shoulder Pads • Shoes (cleats) • Pads that go inside the pants • Mouth piece • Practice pants **Depending on your team, additional items may be needed. This will be at the Parent or Guardian’s expense. Check with your Coach and Team Mom for details.
Team Formation Participant team assignments are determined based on age as of July 1st. Travel Football Teams All kids that register in good faith will be placed on a team. Evaluations/tryouts will be used for placement purposes only. •
• •
Tucker Football League (TFL) will offer two different levels of play to make sure every kid is placed in an environment best suited for the development of that child. o Select Travel Team – Unlimited weight, Single Age ▪ The most advanced kids in terms of football knowledge and skills earn a spot on the Select team. o Competitive Travel Team – Unlimited weight, Dual Age ▪ Kids who have never played before, or who have limited football knowledge and skills will be placed on one of the Competitive travel teams. No kids are guaranteed to be placed on the team of their choice. Tucker Football League (TFL) does not have a playing time rule, though all coaches are encouraged to get every kid in every game.
Cheerleading Teams Tryouts will be used for placement purposes only, and all who sign up in good faith to participate may not be arbitrarily cut. Our cheer program is a competitive program open to all skill levels. Sponsorship or Donation Rewards: We are giving each parent a chance to have their child’s Registration & Uniform Packages Fees WAIVED through our park’s 2018 Sponsor & Donors Fundraiser. Please see our website or contact your Team Mom or Coach for more information. • Every FOOTBALL parent that secures a corporate sponsor or personal donation to the park of at least $350 will have their registration and uniform package WAIVED. • Every CHEER parent that secures a corporate sponsor or personal donation to the park of at least $500 will have their registration and uniform package WAIVED. • This does not include any portions that are given to your child’s team (i.e. Team Dues) • Registration reimbursement under this policy will be awarded once Tucker Football League (TFL) receives the funds from the business entity. • You will be REIMBURSED any fees paid to TFL once ALL monies are received from the corporate sponsor or personal donor. 2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
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Forms of Payment: We accept Paypal, credit cards or money orders ONLY for registration & uniform payments. TFL DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH AS A FORM OR PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION. All monies are due at the time of registration, but may be paid in increments until the final deadline. Refund Policy: TFL’s refund policy will be strictly enforced. • If a football player/cheerleader withdraws, the parent must notify the Administrator no later than first day of practice, at which time the parent will receive a full refund, less a $15 administrative fee. • On or after that date, a refund of $50.00 will be given up to August 1. • There will be no refunds given after August 1. • Refund policy is enforced whether or not your child attends any practices. Picture Day All team and individual pictures will be scheduled by the park. All football players and cheerleaders are to be fully dressed in their uniform choice of the team. All football and cheerleading teams are to report to Fitzgerald Field or other designated location at their appointed times. Medical Physicals At this time, TFL does NOT require that your child has a medial physical prior to participating in our programs. We strongly encourage you to take your child to his or her doctor to receive a physical. Banquets All teams are encouraged to have an end-of- the year banquet. Team Moms and Coaches will be responsible for making all of the necessary arrangements for the end of the season banquet. The Team Mom will provide you with all the details surrounding this event. Parents may be asked to pay “TEAM DUES” to cover this cost. Award Ceremony All teams are invited to attend the Park-wide trophy & award ceremony. Date and time will be announced in November. Practice and Game Schedule Each team will set its own times for practice not to last later than 8:30 pm on school nights. All practices are held at Fitzgerald Field unless you are informed of a change by your Team Mom or Coach. • Practice for Football and Cheerleading will begin on July 5th. • Practice is held Monday – Friday and some Saturday’s until August 7th • Once school begins, practice will be only three (3) days a week. • Please have your child at practice on time. • Please remember to be on time to pick up your child after practice. Games are usually played on Saturdays. The actual days that the games will be played will be determined once the schedule has been finalized by the league. TFL has no control or input over the league schedule. Once the league schedule has been issued, we will issue it to the coaches to pass along to all parents. Player Certification Each participant must attend the pre-season certification and weigh-in (football players). Each team will be given a date and time to certify their players. Your Team Mom and Coach will notify you of the date and time your child is scheduled for certification. Parents please make the necessary arrangements, so that your child does not miss certification. There will be limited make-up dates. If your child misses or does not make certification, TFL will not refund your money and your child will not be allowed to participate in league games. You must provide your team mom with your child’s original birth certificate as listed above. 2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) What does the registration fee cover? Tucker Football League (TFL) is a private entity and receives no funding from the state of Georgia, DeKalb County or the City of Tucker. Your fees are used to pay utilities, insurance, security, league fees, field maintenance, park repairs, and others. We are an ALL volunteer organization and pay all operating and capital improvement costs. When does practice start? The first day of practice for Travel Team Football and Cheerleading is July 5th Once school starts practice will be three days a week. All practices will be held at Fitzgerald Field. When and where are the games? Most games are played on Saturdays; however, there may be rare instances of weeknight games. We play in a travel league so our games will be at various parks throughout Metro Atlanta. How are teams chosen? All children are placed in an open pool and are assigned to teams based on age and experience/skillset, after the start of practice after a short evaluation period. No coach is required to keep or retain any players on their team if there are other options within the park. Players must attend tryouts and be evaluated EVERY YEAR to determine team placement. How can I get a refund? You can get a full refund any time prior to the start of the official practice date of July 5th by contacting the TFL Administrator’s Office via email ([email protected]). A $15 administrative fee will be charged on all refunds prior to the start of practice. Once practice starts, you can only get a $50 refund prior to August 1. No refunds are issued after August 1st. How is my child’s age determined? The age for football and cheerleading shall be your child’s age as of July 1st of the current year. Will my kids be able to be on the same team? If siblings are in the same age bracket, they will be placed on the same team. If one is a cheerleader, she will be placed on the team that cheers for the football player if that team has a cheer squad. Please note there may be games for which the cheer squad may cheer for a different team.
2018 Travel Team Information Sheet
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