Junior Plainsmen will be following similar COVID guidelines as identified by the Shenendehowa Athletic Department to ensure the safety of our players and their families. Details of these protocols will be provided to each family prior to the start of the season.

The teams are divided by grade and not age.

• • 1^st & 2^nd Grade – no helmet
  • 3^rd & 4^th Grade – helmet

• 1^st & 2^nd Grade – nothing. The teams plays in shorts & sneakers
• 3^rd & 4^th Grade – mouth guard w strap.
• Jerseys are provided

Yes.

1^st & 2^nd Grade – No. All players are placed on a team.

• • Coach can request up to 5 of their child’s friend to play on the same team. The focus is a laid back atmosphere.

3^rd & 4^th Grade – There is a combine for skill set.

• • Combine – an evaluation day where their talent level is assessed. NO CUTS. Players are then placed in a draft and coaches form the teams by age and performance.

• Flag players will get a jersey and flag belt
• Plainsmen Jersey, Chin Strap
  • 3^rd & 4^th Grade – Certified Helmet with stickers, and pads
• Raffle tickets
  • You are welcome to purchase additional tickets.
• You will be able to purchase a team t-shirt after the teams are formed. The cost will be less than $15.
  • A player shirt and one for the parents.
• Water bottle

It will begin the firsts Saturday after school starts and will run through mid-October.

Aug 22 is the Combine for grades 3 & 4

Yes, all head coaches undergo a background check and must sign a Code of Conduct document

Grade 1 & 2 – Aug 24

Grade 3&4 – After Aug 23

• Games will be played every Saturday at Brent Steuerwald stadium on the Shenendehowa campus
• Games will run from approx. 1p-5p
• Players will use half of the field.

Mon & Wed starting August 26

Week 1 will be on September 7

The last week include da final game under the lights

• • Medals are given for all participants

September 1

Yes, if your child is in 4^th grade, the player is evaluated by a Board Member.

There will be a limit of eight 4^th graders for the season.