What To Expect Next -FALL 2023
| The FALL 2023 Season is here! We are excited to have you join us and appreciate your support. Over the course of this season, we will be sending you emails and texts containing important information. Due to this being a mass email system, please add us to your safe-senders list and frequently check your filters to confirm messages aren't directed to your junk mail, spam, or clutter. Communication is key to ensure the success of the league experience for everyone. Included are answers to some common questions you may have. If you have any questions throughout the season, you can email us at [email protected]or call us at 317-759-2691
For our Kentucky League, you can email us at [email protected] or call us at 502-414-5115 Fall registration opens May 1st, and closes July 30th for Indiana for Kentucky registration opens May 1st and closes August 13th. After the registration deadline, late registration is available, but based upon availability and is not guaranteed. Once registration is full we will build a waitlist and fill openings from the waitlist on a first come - first served basis. A $25.00 increase in registration will apply and you will be placed on any team that has openings in your grade division. Buddy requests are less likely to be met during late registration, so please don't wait until the last minute if your child is wanting to play with some of their friends!
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IMPORTANT DATES for INDIANA:
May 1st: Fall registration begins. July 30th: Registration closes, the last day for a guaranteed spot on a team. Late registration begins. Limit space, based upon availability. August 1st-August 28th: We will be forming teams, confirming coaches, creating schedules, and more during this time. August 31st: Mandatory Virtual Coaches Meeting online, for all coaches and managers, all locations. Volunteers will receive a team shirt and a game ball before the season starts.
September 4th: All rosters and schedules will be posted.
October 6th- October 9th: Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Weekend. Families will receive a 20% coupon through email or you can also go here to receive the coupon. September 10th: Meet & Greet day for all locations EXCEPT St John and first practice! Time and location posted by September 4th under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS on the landing page. Teams will meet the coach, and participate in the first practice. Bring your mouthguard, jersey, and flags! September 17th: 1st Day of games for all locations EXCEPT St John. Practice is held 1 hour PRIOR to game time listed each week. Check your schedule under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS. Picture Days begin. Check your league location picture schedule under Schedules/Standings.
September 8th- September 11th: Dicks Sporting Goods Appreciation Weekend. Families will receive a 20% coupon through email, or you can also go here to receive the coupon.
September 17th: Meet & Greet day for ST JOHN and first practice! Time and location posted by September 4th under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS on the landing page. Teams will meet the coach, and participate in the first practice. Bring your mouthguard, jersey, and flags!
September 24th: 1st Day of games for ST JOHN. Practice is held 1 hour PRIOR to game time listed each week. Check your schedule under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS. Picture Days begin. Check your league location picture schedule under Schedules/Standings.
October 22nd: End of the regular season for 7 league locations. Final Lombardi and Shula Games per posted schedule, Madden playoff & Championship game times posted by October 18th.
October 29th: End of the regular season for St John. Final Lombardi and Shula Games per posted schedule, Madden playoff & Championship game times posted by October 25th. October 29th: Makeup date if necessary for all locations except St John
November 5th: Makeup date if necessary for St John | |
IMPORTANT DATES for KENTUCKY:
May 1st: Fall registration begins. August 13th: Registration closes, the last day for a guaranteed spot on a team. Late registration begins. Limit space, based upon availability. August 14th - August 25th: We will be forming teams, confirming coaches, creating schedules, and more during this time. August 28th : All rosters and schedules will be posted. August 30th: Mandatory Virtual Coaches Meeting online, for all coaches and managers, all locations. Volunteers will receive a team shirt and a game ball before the season starts. September 10th: Meet & Greet day and first practice! Time and location posted by September 4th under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS on the landing page. Teams will meet the coach, and participate in the first practice. Bring your mouthguard, jersey, and flags! September 17th: 1st Day of games. Practice is held 1 hour PRIOR to the game time listed each week. Check your schedule under SCHEDULES / STANDINGS. Picture Days begin. Check your league location picture schedule under Schedules/Standings.
October 22nd: End of the regular season. Final Lombardi and Shula Games per posted schedule, Madden playoff & Championship game times October 18th. October 29th: Makeup date if necessary. |
PICTURE DATES:
Operations Coordinators will send out a picture day schedule and instructions on how to order the week prior to pictures taking place.
Indiana League Location - Picture Date:
Elkhart - Picture Day - September 24th, 2023
Fort Wayne East - Picture Day - September 17th, 2023
Fort Wayne West - Picture Day - October 8th, 2023
Indy South (Franklin Central HS) - Picture Day - October 1st, 2023
Indy West (Pike) - Picture Day - October 8th, 2023
Noblesville - Picture Day - September 24th, 2023
St. John - Picture Day - October 22nd, 2023
South Bend - Picture Day - October 1st, 2023
Order Form and Schedule will be out Soon
Patrick and Michelle Herrold
(260)486-0975
(260)438-7195
(260)438-7196 (cell)
[email protected]
https://varsityphoto.com/
EQUIPMENT:
*Jerseys, Flag Belts, and a mouth guard must be worn each week. Your jersey and flags, plus any additional merchandise you ordered during your registration, will be shipped directly to your home. Your player must have a mouthguard to participate. Bring your own, or conveniently purchase at the Game Day Tent for $5.
*Shorts or sweatpants without pockets should be worn for practice & games. If a participant wears shorts/pants with pockets, the pockets must be taped down to prohibit players' hands or fingers from getting caught when pulling flags.
*Participants can wear any type of plastic molded cleats, athletic shoes, or sneakers.
MERCHANDISE CONCERNS:
If you are missing anything, received the wrong sizes, or have any questions in regards to your merchandise, PLEASE FILL OUT A MERCHANDISE INQUIRY TICKET (CLICK HERE)
COMMON QUESTIONS:
WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM MY COACH? We are hosting our virtual coaches meeting August 31st (Indiana) and August 30th (Kentucky). You should hear from your coach no later than September 6th.
WHAT ARE THE RETURN-TO-PLAY PROTOCOLS? Please visit here to read about our safety initiatives to protect your family this season.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY EQUIPMENT? Once we complete putting teams together, we will ship the rosters to our inventory department which will begin to pack and ship out individual equipment to each player. You should expect your NFL FLAG jersey, flag belts, and any other equipment you may have purchased no later than your scheduled Meet & Greet. You must bring a mouthguard to every practice and game. They will be available at the field for $5 each week.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Resources
FAQ
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