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.

No, all of the games will be played every Saturday at Brent Steuerwald stadium on the Shenendehowa campus. Located at 970 NY-146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

During the month of August, practice will be from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Mon – Thurs.

Once school begins, practice will be from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Tues & Thurs.

• • 2^nd Week of Aug – 2^nd week of Oct
  • Combine is 2^nd week of Aug
  • First practice (5^th & 6^th grade) TBD (2^nd week of Aug)
  • Regular season starts 1^st week of September. Games are played on Saturday evening from approx. 5p-9p
  • 7 regular season games & 1 Senior Bowl

Shatekon Elementary School Fields

35 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065

For more information, please refer to league rules HERE

• They are paid through the JP Plainsmen’s Program. They are the Shen Refs.
• The coaching staff are parent volunteers
• The score is kept on the digital scoreboard

By grade

Yes.

There is a combine for all players. They are rated according to skillset and given a number. All players are guaranteed a spot.

Throwing, running, blocking

• • 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.

• Based on the rating given at the combine. Coaches fairly and equally divide each player so the teams are evenly matched.
• The linemen are based on your child’s weight.

Plainsmen Jersey, Chin Strap, Certified Helmet with stickers, and pads

• • You will be able to purchase a team t-shirt after the teams are formed.
    • A player shirt and one for the parents.

Raffle tickets

• • • • You are welcome to purchase additional tickets.

Mouth piece w a strap

Integrated football pants

Cleats

Protective cup

To allow for enough practices for the season.

A minimum of 10 total practices.

Draft is the Friday after the combine & assignments will be available the next day

The roster can hold a maximum of 22 to 26 players

If you are facing HS West, the Shed is to the right along the path that leads to the smaller tennis courts.

The coaching staff will fit your child for their helmet and shoulder pads

You do not have to use the chin strap provided for you. A gel or foam chin strap may be more comfortable.

• They assist the coach in overall team management
• Coordinating snacks for half time
• Collecting banquet forms
• Information on raffles

The parents are asked to volunteer each game.

• • They do not have to volunteer during their child’s game.

There will be 1, for tackle division

• • Players will receive trophies
  • It will be held at Glen Sanders in Scotia, NY

Additional information will be passed out after the season starts

• There is a cheer program. Each team has their own Cheerleaders
• The players wear pink socks in Oct for Breast Cancer Awareness
• The parents wear shirts to match their child’s team & colors
• Tailgating party hosted by parents

The JP players & teams are introduced onto the Shen field with the Varsity Team.

• • Generally this game is the first home game for the Varsity Team.