Fishers / HSE Youth Football
Spring 2012 (7 v 7) Football League
The Fishers / HSE Youth Football league is glad to announce our 5th year of the
Spring 7 v 7 Football League. The purpose of the league is to focus on
development of skill positions on both offense and defense. The focus will be on
development, not wins and losses. There is no end of season tournament or
participation trophies for this league.
Teams:
Teams will consist of 10 to 12 players based upon the number of players in the
league. Play will consist of 7 offensive players vs. 7 defensive players. All plays
will be passing plays, no running plays. Coaches will serve as referees for this
league.
Participation is limited to 5th / 6th graders and 7th / 8th graders.
The 7 v 7 Committee will review the evaluations and divide the teams as evenly as possible. Players will wear helmets, mouthpieces, jerseys, shorts and cleats.
The selection of quarterbacks allows for only 2 quarterbacks per team
determined at evaluations. If your child is interested in quarterbacking they must
attend evaluations. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Equipment:
Helmets will be supplied by the league and will require a $150.00 deposit check
that will not be cashed. When the league is over and the helmet is returned the
deposit check will be returned. .A deposit is required on the helmets for all
participants. No exceptions.
Coaches:
Coaches will be selected by the Coaches Committee following the same criteria
as the tackle league. Applications are due no later than March 16, 2012.
Applications are available at SPORTS office and on the youth football website.
Coaches meeting April 18, 2012 8 -9 pm PLACE TBD.
Evaluations:
Evaluations will be only be held for those interested in playing Quarterback.
Players should wear shorts, t-shirts, and tennis shoes. Quarterback evaluations will be held on March 17, 2012 and March 24th, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm PLACE TBD.
Game Rules:
Standard league rules apply with the following exceptions:
* 2 twenty minute halves
* Quarterbacks will work off of a 7 v 7 “tee”
* Once the ball is removed from the tee and the QB drops back, a beep
goes off in 3-4 seconds and the ball is then marked dead at that
spot if the pass is not thrown.
* Teams will all use the same offensive plays and defensive formations
provided by the 7 v 7 Committee.
Dates - Registration is open through March 16, 2012. There will be a $10 late fee on forms received after February 1, 2012.
Cost - $55.00 per child
Quarterback Evaluations - March 17, 2012 and March 24th, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at a site
that will be posted on the Fishers/HSE Youth Football website.
Practice – April 22 – 28, 2012 with a limit of 4 practices. No practices once the season starts.
Games – will be on Sundays starting Sunday April 29, 2012– May 20, 2012 at
Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern High Schools. Double headers will be played
each Sunday. Start time for the games is 5:00 pm