Ballard Junior Football: Welcome
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Practices: Practices begin Monday, August 2 from 5-7 p.m. In the month of August practice is everyday Monday thru Friday 5-7 p.m. Once school starts in September the practice schedule is every Tues Thurs Fri 5-7pm. 89ers Midgets PeeWees will be at Loyal Heights Playfield. Bantams and Juniors will be at Soundview (Whitman) Playfield. Cheer practices: During August practice is every Tuesday 6-7pm. Once school starts the practice schedule is every Tues and Thurs 6-7pm at Loyal Heights.
Practice will be as scheduled, rain or shine. Cancellation only happens if there's a chance of thunder/lighting or an unexpected emergency. Running will be a big part of conditioning your body, so drink lots of water throughout the day and bring plenty to practice. Remember to be in full gear, don't forget cups, mouth guards or cleats. Please remember to arrive 15 minutes early to put on cleats and gear, and be ready to start at 5 p.m. Also, water, water, water!!
If you train hard, you'll not only be hard, you'll be hard to beat. - Herschel Walker
Teams are organized by age and weight with five levels of play for ages 7-14. This is the most common approach in junior football and has been so for decades. Other leagues may not have weight restrictions and may offer fewer levels of play. Our approach increases participation opportunities and safety for all players.
Here are our five levels of play and the age and weight information:
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* 6 yrs may be accepted into the program as "Developing Players" official NJFL rules will apply *
Upcoming Events/Important Dates for the 2010 Season
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Description |
Location |
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March 10th |
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Player Sign-ups Begin |
Online Registration Now Closed |
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August 2nd |
Monday |
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Practices Begin |
Loyal Heights & Soundview |
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August 31st |
Tuesday |
6:00pm- 7:00pm |
Cheer Practices/Tuesdays |
Loyal Heights Lower Field |
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September 2nd |
Thursday |
5:00pm-7:00pm |
BJF Team BBQ / Pictures |
Loyal Heights Playfield |
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September 9th |
Thursday |
7:30pm-9:00pm |
BJF Board Meeting |
Philadelphia Church Annex |
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September 11th |
Saturday |
All Day |
Games Begin |
TBA |
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October |
Thursday |
7:00pm-9:00pm |
Spaghetti Dinner |
TBA |
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November 5th |
Friday |
All Day |
NJFL Cheerleading Exhibition |
TBD |
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November 6th |
Saturday |
All Day |
NJFL Championships |
TBA |
2010 PPK Fundraiser August 21
Thanks to everyone who participated in the PPK Fundraiser this past Saturday at BHS Field. This year was especially exciting because the staff at BAM "Basic Athletic Measurement" offered free combine testing to all BJF participants. For more information about BAM and to view the results visit www.bamtesting.com
We would like to encourage those of you who still need to collect pledges to do so. The top fundraiser will be awarded a special prize and a pizza party for your team! Please turn in your pledge packets to your Team Parent no later than September 3rd.
As you know, the success of our fundraisers is only possible with community support and your participation.
We sincerely thank you once again and hope that you would extend your valuable support in our future events/fundraisers.
GO KNIGHTS!!!
We have exciting news for you Ballard Junior Football Fans - You are being offered an exclusive sale of vintage BJF jerseys! That’s right! You have an opportunity to purchase a jersey that was actually used by one of BJF’s finest alumni! There is a very limited amount of jerseys, sizes, and numbers, therefore we are making them available to BJF families first with this exclusive sale. Show your team spirit by wearing your jersey or put it in a shadow box for BJF family keepsake! So, hurry and get yours before it’s gone! Each jersey is only $20, but additional donations are appreciated! We are taking pre-orders now! E-mail Tiffany Lysene at tlysene@yahoo.com or Margie Balcos at margiebalcos@comcast.net with your request.
Support Our Sponsors!! Check out our Sponsors page to see all of the Great people, organizations and businesses supporting Ballard Junior Football!!
Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” initiative to offer information about concussions—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The “Heads Up” initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. Please see our Health Links section under Forms to access the concussion fliers or visit:
Website: CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
Fact Sheet for Coaches Fact Sheet for Parents Fact Sheet for Players
Official NJFL Rules
The NJFL adheres to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules, except as modified by the NJFL.
GO KNIGHTS!
| Upcoming Events | |||
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Thu 9/2 |
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Loyal Heights |
| Thu 9/9 |
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Philadelphia Church Annex |
