Columbia Ravens: Welcome

Interested in Coaching with the Columbia Ravens?

We are currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for positions for the 2012 Indoor and Outdoor Seasons.

For more information or to request an application and/or an interview, please email columbiaravens@gmail.com

The Columbia Ravens Football, Inc. is happy to announce that the organization to field teams in the upcoming indoor football season.  Here are some basic facts about the upcoming season:

• Indoor Football is 8-on-8 man tackle football generally played on indoor turf fields around the state.  Games last no more than 1 hour with two 24 minutes halves and only two timeouts per game, so the game is very fast-paced.
• Teams formed for ages 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U and 13U.  Age determination for these teams will be August 1, 2011. Must be at least 6 years old by 9/1/2011 to participate.  There is no weight restriction for indoor football.  Teams generally consist of 11 to 15 players.  Team practice schedules and locations will be set by their coaches.
• Registration Fee is $140.  There is no fundraising requirement for indoor this year.
• Mail-in registration is available now.  Complete the Indoor Football registration form and mail the form and the $140 payment to the Columbia Ravens, PO Box 6413, Columbia, MD  21045.
• Practices will begin in mid-March.  Games will be played in April and May at indoor turf facilities around the state.
• Other dates of importance will be announced in the coming weeks.  (1) Parents Meeting, (2) Roster Certification, (3) Equipment distribution.
• What documentation is required to play indoor football with the Columbia Ravens?
  • Completed medical evaluation for participation form dated after March 1, 2011,
  • Completed registration form and waivers and registration payment of $140, payable to Columbia Ravens,
  • Equipment deposit check of $150, payable to the Columbia Ravens.  Checks are held, but not cashed unless equipment is not returned in good condition.
  • A valid Maryland MVA ID card.
• For more information about the Columbia Ravens Indoor Football program, please contact the Director of Indoor Football at wwoates@aol.com.
• For more information about Indoor Football rules, facilities and schedules, go to Maryland Youth Football at www.marylandyouthfootball.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the fields this spring for another exciting season of Ravens Indoor Football.