The 2023 Pirates Football season promises to continue our mission to develop the youth in our community as well as continuing our winning tradition at Oak Grove Athletic Association. We are affiliated with The American Youth Football (AYF) League – via The Greater Triangle AYF Conference (GTFC). The season typically consists of an 8-game regular season (4 home, 4 away). If applicable playoffs, conference championship (Superbowl)
AGE DIVISIONS:
6U (Ages 6 and not turning 7 prior to August 1st)
7U (Ages 7 and not turning 8 prior to August 1st)
8U (Ages 8 and not turning 9 prior to August 1st)
9U (Ages 9 and not turning 10 prior to August 1st)
10U (Ages 10 and not turning 11 prior to August 1st)
11U (Ages 11 and not turning 12 prior to August 1st)
12U (Ages 12 and not turning 13 prior to August 1st)
13U (Ages 13 and not turning 14 prior to August 1st) This team is a tryout based team only. Each child must attend pre season workouts in order to be evaluated and placed on the team. In the event their is not enough interest to field the team there will not be a 13u team. For questions please contact our Football Field Director Kendrick Harp at (919) 408-4139 for more detail information.
All players must have documented medical clearance in advance in order to be admitted to participating in practice which begins July 24th 2023.
The following forms (found at myogaa.org under Helpful Links) will be required for each player:
- Image Release – MINOR
- Waiver & Release of Liability
- Emergency Medical Treatment, Consent and Information
- Medical Clearance Form (Must be dated after January 1st of the current season)
- AYF Code of Conduct form
- Copy of most recent Report Card
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Government Issued ID (Acceptable IDs include: a valid US Passport, a state-issued DMV Photo ID or a US Military issued Photo ID.)
REGISTRATION FEE: $225 (Payment Plans Available). Contact our registrars at [email protected] for details. Just pay $50 down to secure your spot.
*NOTE that every payment made in the registration system will be assessed a $3 non-refundable service fee.
Each player will receive the following for the season:
•One full season of Football in the GTFC and any post-season play achieved following the regular season
•Pre-season scrimmages
•One pair of game socks
•One mouth guard
•One practice jersey
•A developed football program focusing on skills and player development
•All practices (3 per week) for Football Program in the same location and time.
Each player will be provided the following equipment for their use during the season and to be returned at the conclusion of the season (Fees will apply for all equipment that is not returned by the communicated date of equipment returns)
•One football helmet
•One set of shoulder pads
•Game uniform
***Note: Registration fee must be paid in full before any equipment is issued***
Items you will need to provide:
• 4 Point Youth Chinstrap
• One pair of Black integrated pants
Season begins: Monday, July 24 with conditioning
PRACTICE DAYS will be: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 to 8 pm*
*PRACTICE SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR FIELD CONDITIONS.
ABOUT THE GREATER TRIANGLE AYF CONFERENCE: The Greater Triangle AYF Football Conference (GTFC) was established in the Raleigh, Durham, Johnston County areas to bring American Youth Football (AYF) play to this area. The GTFC covers Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Wake and Wilson Counties.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE: American Youth Football, Inc., established in 1996, is a support services organization, dedicated to giving back to communities by promoting the wholesome development of youth through their association with exemplary adult leaders in the sport of American football and cheer. Guidelines are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of learning with a competitive balance between teams.
AYF's Goals:
- Dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models.
- Emphasis on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement.
- Helping kids become leaders and teammates.
- Fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth, in players that extend beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community.
- To prepare youngsters to face the future with sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, positive aspirations, academic preparedness and confidence. If we teach them positive lessons, such as playing by the rules, our young athletes will learn to live by the rules.
- To lend members support yet remaining NON-INTRUSIVE to local operations.
- To make youth football and cheer ALL-INCLUSIVE, by not excluding participants based on superficial factors (such as weight, finances or athletic ability).
- To encourage programs for special needs, at-risk and anti-gang groups, as well as the international football community.