Thousand Oaks Titans: FAQ

Physical Examinations  Each Player and Cheerleader must have a physical exam prior to August 1, 2012 to allow them to participate in any practices.  The physical examination must be recorded and signed by a Medical Doctor between January and August 1, 2012. 

What are the practice and game schedules?  Practice starts July 23, 2012.  Practices are scheduled at the same time, usually early evening.  Conference rules do not allow any practice to be conducted after 8:30 PM.  Practice sessions are not allowed to be longer than two hours.  During the month of August, teams may practice up to six days a week, two hours per day.  Full attendance is expected.  After Labor Day, practice is limited to four days per week.  All TITAN football teams practice on the same site, the fields immediately behind Thousand Oaks High School.  Access and parking is available via entrance from Las Flores.   Our home games are played at Thousand Oaks High School and our away games are at various locations.  For more info on the other chapters in our league, visit www.PYFL.com.   All games are played on Saturdays.  Games are scheduled as early as 8:00AM, and as late as 8:00PM.  The regular season consists of 8 games, with the first game in September .  Playoffs begin in November, (not every team will make the playoffs) and the PYFL Superbowl will be held on the first Saturday in December.   

What team will I be on?  Your team will not be known until the draft.  Requests to be placed on certain teams can not be guaranteed per PYFL rules. 

 How does “the draft” work?  If your son is not on a team, he is placed in the draft. The coaches will evaluate each player, then meet without the kids and conduct a draft.  You will receive a phone call from your son’s coach telling you which team he is on.  There are no try outs; if you son has registered, he is on a team.  There are no cuts.

  What equipment is provided by the Titans?
Helmet with face mask and chin strap with hard plastic chin guard.  
Shoulder pads.  
Practice & Game Pants with hip, tail, thigh and knee pads.  
Game socks.
Practice jersey
Game jersey  

What equipment do I need to purchase?
Mouth guards with keeper strap.
Athletic cup supporter.
Football cleats
Water bottle

What equipment is not provided, not mandatory, but nice to have?

A ‘girdle’.  This is an undergarment that has places to put pads  - it’s a little easier than putting the pads in the pants.  Also, depending on your child's position, you may consider forearm pads, or gloves.

How exactly do you put the pads in the pants?  If you are new to football, this can be very confusing.  You will find football parents are extremely helpful – so ask another parent, your team manager or ask your coach.  Please ask PRIOR to the day you need to know!

What does “full pads” mean?  Full pads means everything….Helmet, shoulder pads, cup, pants with all pads, and cleats.  Also, please don’t forget the belt.  Warning:  pants may come down without a belt! 

My son has an terrible headache from his helmet.  Can I ask the coach to make it looser? Tight is GOOD!  Loose is BAD.  The headaches will go away after a couple of weeks.  As soon as they are issued helmets, they should begin wearing them around the house for 15 minutes or so at a time. 

 What is “Certification”?  Certification is a process in which every single player in the PYFL is of the correct age and weight for his division, and lives within the proper boundaries.  Certification will be held on August 20th.  Certification is MANDATORY for every football player.  CERTIFICATION IS ONLY HELD ONCE, AND YOU MAY NOT MISS IT.  IF YOU MISS CERTIFICATION, YOU WILL NOT PLAY.

What level will my child play on?  The PYFL uses a combination of weights and age to place players in their proper divisions.  The weight chart is listed under Divisions on the left toolbar.  Please note that ages are based on what age your child will be before December 2, 2011.  For example, if your child turns 13 on or before December 1, 2012, then he/she would be considered a 13 year old.     

When are sign-ups?   The next registration for the 2012 season for football and cheer are is 
and March 31, 2012 

What are the registration fees?

FOOTBALL: $320 ($25 Discount for Siblings)

Fee includes game & practice jerseys, socks, belt, Titan t-shirt, team photos, trophy and equipment rental. Players must be 7 years old by December 2, 2011 and not older than 14 years old to participate. High school students are not eligible.

CheerLeaders: $345 New / $225 Returning
Fees include complete uniform for both new and returning cheerleaders. Return cheerleaders will require their 2011 pom-poms. In addition, all cheerleaders will receive pictures and awards. The cheer age is 5-14.