League Information

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• League: Greater Metro Milwaukee Youth Football League
• 5/6th Grade Rules
• 7/8th Grade Rules
• Teams:
  • Brookfield Academy
  • Catholic Youth Football Club
  • Lake Country
  • Milwaukee Charter Excellence School
  • University School of Milwaukee
  • Messwood
  • Kettle Morain Lutheran
  • Milwaukee Lutheran
  • St. Francis

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Equipment

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Athletes will be given these items that MUST be given back at the end of the season:

• Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• Game Day Jerseys
• Game Day Pants

Athletes will be given a Junior Popes Spirit Pack which they can keep:

• Practice Jersey
• Practice Pants
• Junior Popes Pass (This will give every athlete free admission to Pius XI Football home games)

Athletes must provide their own:

• Cleats
• Water Bottle
• Girdle
• Belt
• Compression Shorts (A cup is advised but not required)
• Socks

You can purchase your own equipment if you feel it is necessary.

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Practice Schedule

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TBD

*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change at any time by discretion of the Junior Popes Football coaches and/or Youth Activities Coordinator, Kate Stone*

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Game Schedule

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Coming soon.

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Parent Code of Conduct

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I will encourage sportsmanship by providing positive support of all players, coaches, and officials. I will treat all players, officials, coaches, and parents with respect regardless of race, sex, age, or ability. I will teach my child to do the same. I will be sure to maintain a positive attitude despite the outcome of any competition. The game is for my child and should always remain fun. I will not yell at my child or another participant for making a mistake. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike behavior such as booing, taunting, or using offensive language. I will respect the officials' calls and never yell at, approach, or question them during a competition. I will refrain from coaching during the game unless I am an official coach. I will never yell at, approach, or question a coach during a game. If I am upset with a coach's strategy or decision during a game, I will wait 24 hours to contact the coach and discuss my concern with them. I will show my dedication to the program by volunteering some of my time to assist in the success of the program. I will take the time to know, understand, and appreciate the rules of the competition. I demand a safe, healthy environment for my child that is free of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances and I will refrain from their use. I understand I will be asked to leave a practice or competition if I show up intoxicated or in possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other harmful substances. My number one goal as a parent is to make sure my child is safe and having fun.

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Volunteer Policy

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The Junior Popes is a program of volunteers. The success of the program depends on those who devote their time to it. We consider the program a family, and therefore, we must support each other. Each parent is required to devote some of their time to the program. Some volunteer positions include:

• Head/Assistant Coach
• Team Manager
• Concessions
• Photographer
• Scoreboard
• Scorebook
• Chain Crew
• Fundraiser/Banquet Volunteer

A signup sheet will be sent out in July. All parents must pay a $100 volunteer deposit at the beginning of the season. If a parent does not sign up and/or does not complete their volunteer requirements, this $100 will not be given back at the end of the season. If the volunteer requirement is completed, the $100 will go back to each family. Your child is not fully registered and will not get to play until you sign up for a volunteer position or pay the buyout fee.

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Age Requirements

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No players can participate on or after their 15th birthday. Players in the 9th grade or above are prohibited from participating. Players must be current 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th graders.

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