What is the ERRAA?
The East Rockaway Raiders Athletic Association is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization that sponsors the East Rockaway Raiders football league.

How are the teams organized?
The Raiders play in the Nassau County Youth Football League (NCYFL).  Players are assigned to divisions based on age and weight per NCYFL rules.

 Age                                Date of Birth                     Weight Limit (lbs)
 7                                  12/1/01-11/30/02                          87
 8                                  12/1/00-11/30/01                         97
 9                                  12/1/99-11/30/00                       107
 10                                12/1/98-11/30/99                       117
 11                                 12/1/97-11/30/98                      127
 12                                 12/1/96-11/30/97                     142

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the above weight or age criteria.  Players are permitted to "play up" one age division only.

During the season, each player must make game weight in full equipment except helmet at the above weights +5 lbs.  If the player does not make game weight, he or she cannot play in that game.

When is registration?
Early registration begins February 15, 2009 and ends March 31, 2009.
Open registration begins April 1, 2009 and ends May 31, 2009.

How much is the registration fee?
The fee for registration is $165 until March 31, 2009.
The fee for registration after March 31, 2009 is $175.

Do you offer multi-player discounts?
Yes, a $30 discount will apply for each additional participating sibling.

What is the refund policy?
No refunds are given after August 1st.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

What if my child has never played football before?
We welcome new players at all age levels.  Our coaches will help all players learn the game.

When does the season begin?
Practices will officially begin August 1.  League games begin in September and run through mid November.

Where and when are practices?
Practices are held at Bay Park in East Rockaway.  Practice is held Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where and when are games played?
The league season is 8 games -- 4 home and 4 away.  Games are mostly played on Sundays, but some Friday night and Saturday games may also be scheduled.

The other towns in the NCYFL are Baldwin, Bellmore, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Hicksville, Inwood, Island Trees, Long Beach, Massapequa, Mineola, and Uniondale.

Do I need to buy equipment?
The ERRAA furnishes all football equipment with the exception of socks, cleats, cup and mouthpiece.  Each player will be issued a helmet, chinstrap (we recommend you buy a hard chinstrap), shoulder pads, football girdle, thigh, knee, hip, and tail pads.  Additionally each player will receive practice and game uniforms.  All equipment must be returned at the end of the season.

How is playing time determined?
All players in the instructional divisions (7 and 8 year olds) will receive equal practice instruction and game playing time.  In the competitive divisions (9 through 12) all players will receive equal practice instruction.  Game playing time will be at the discretion of the coaching staff.  If your child does not attend practices, that will affect his or her playing time.

What else will we need to do before the season?
All football players (new and returning) are required to submit a physician signed and stamped medical form before participating in any ERRAA activities.  This form and instructions for completion are available on our website.

New football players will be required to furnish an original birth certificate that will be returned after the offfical weigh-in.

All parents/guardians will be required to sign a code of conduct acknowledgement form.

All football players must participate in the official league weigh-in prior to the season.  Any player not weighed in at this session will not be able to play football.  The weigh-in is typically one weeknight in late August.  Once we learn the date, we will let you know.

I am interested in coaching, who should I contact?
We are always looking for volunteers to coach.  Please indicate your interest to coach on the volunteer form that is in the handout section of the website.  Please indicate your coaching/football experience.

I would like to help in the organization.  What should I do?
There's plenty to do and we could use your help.  Please fill out the volunteer form that is in the handout section of the website.  This form is not only a coaching form but has several choices of things to help with.

We thank you in advance for volunteering!!

Please email any other questions to aserraiders@aol.com