Tuesday, December 02, 2008
     

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    Weight & Age Information


OUR TEAMS

 

 

FOOTBALL:

 

The Lower Perk Longhorns, as members of the the Bert Bell Organization, feature teams that are designated by age for Cheerleading and both age and maximum weight for Football. 

 

In Football, we even feature a unique Older/Lighter rule that allows children who weigh less than 20lbs under their age group's weight limit to play on a younger team.

 

This practical format is designed to promote both safety and sportsmanship by matching children by age, experience and maturity, as well as size.

 

Our teams are as follows:

 


Flag Division

  • Ages 5 & 6 (no weight restriction)

Flag Football offers a terrific chance for the little ones to have a great time while learning the rules of the game!

80lb. - Peewee Division

  • Ages 7 & 8 weighing no more than 80lbs.
  • Age 9 weighing 60-lbs. or less
  • Most players weigh around 55lbs.

This team is a great introduction to tackle football and focuses on teaching the boys (and yes, occassionally some girls!) proper skills and technique.

 

100lb. - Midget Division

  • Ages 9 & 10 weighing no more than 100-lbs.
  • Age 11 weighing 80-lbs. or less
  • Most players weigh around 85lbs.

Here, we begin to build on the kids' knowledge and experience as well as continue to stress the fundamentals.

120lb. - Junior Division

  • Ages 11 & 12 weighing no more than 120-lbs.
  • Age 13 weighing 105-lbs. or less
  • Most players weigh around 105lbs.

At this level, the intensity begins to heat up a bit with the kids being introduced to some more advanced techniques and strategies.

 

150lb. - Senior Division

  • Ages 13 & 14 weighing no more than 145-lbs.
  • Age 15 weighing 125-lbs. or less
  • Most players weigh around 125lbs.

Our 145lb team offers a terrific opportunity to kids to prepare for football and the High School level.

 

 

CHEERLEADING:

 

Our cheerleading teams are organized along the same lines as football, by age, and cheer both during games and in competitions.

 
    Important Documents & Forms
 TitleOwnerCategoryLast UpdatedSize (Kb) 
Bert Bell Code of Conduct Form Michael DiLeva 4/18/2008 524.17 Download
Important Registration Forms Michael DiLeva 8/18/2008 268.29 Download
LP Longhorns 2008 Registration Form Michael DiLeva 2/12/2008 71.25 Download
    Registration

 

2008 REGISTRATION

 

Following our successful 2007 season, we're expecting to further "raise the bar" in providing our kids with the best youth football and cheerleading experience in our area in 2008.

 

After making several changes to our facilities this past year, we're planning on keeping that momentum going, so watch for some new surprises emerging at Longhorn Field throughout our off-season.

 

While we will be having official registration events starting in early Spring, it's never too early to sign-up.  Forms are available for downloading here on our site and ANYONE REGISTERING BEFORE APRIL 1, 2008 CAN TAKE $15 OFF THE REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE.

 

Feel free to send your completed registration forms and payment to:

  • Michael DiLeva
  • 107 S. Mennonite Rd.
  • Collegeville, PA  19426

 

And if you have any questions about the Longhorns, please fee free to call us at 610-831-5813 or e-mail to mkdileva@comcast.net.

 

2008 Registration Information:

 

FEES (Take $20 Off If You Would Like Your Child To Use Their Football Jersey From Last Year)

  • Flag Football: $65 per player
  • Tackle Football: $150 per player
  • Cheerleading: $100 per cheerleader
  • Family Discount: $350 maximum fee per family (all players must be from the same family, living in the same home)

Fees include:

  • Personalized football jersey -or- Cheerleader's "Hoodie" Sweatshirt
  • Equipment rental for the season
  • Complimentary player/ cheerleader banquet tickets

  • Much more!

    Announcements
More Football Information - Monday, May 15, 2006

 

What to Expect the First Day of Practice.

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    Overview of our Rules

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LEAGUE AND TEAM:

  • Team assignment by age is based upon the child's age as of July 1.
  • Per Bert Bell League rules, each team has to have at least 15 players to be certified to play a game.
  • The Longhorn policy is to split teams into Varsity and Junior Varsity (or Silver and Black) teams when we have 36 or more participants at any team level, to help to ensure maximum playing time for the kids.
  • To ensure fairness, all participants must present an original Birth Certificate to League representations and have their photo taken for an official league ID card.
    • All players must present their certified ID card to participate in games (coaches hold the cards for the kids during the week)
  • Games are played on the weekends during the months of September and October.  Game days depend upon the organization and team, and are played on Saturday and Sunday mornings or afternoon, or for teams with field lighting (like the Longhorns), occassionally on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
  • Teams generally play an 8-game schedule over two months, with 4 Home games and 4 Away games
  • Based upon scheduling requirements, some teams may play over 9 weeks, with a "bye" week during the season. 
  • Locations and scheduling of the games are to be determined by the April board meeting before the season begins.   
  • Often, final schedules, particularly for JV games, are not finalized until shortly before the season due to kids signing up late and some teams being able to add one or more JV teams later during August.  So please, bear with us!
  • Practices can officially begin August 1st and to get the kids in ready for the season, most Longhorn coaches practice four days a week during August, from 6 to 8pm.
  • After Labor Day, each team is allowed to practice no more than 3 days a week.   Coaches generally schedule the practice nights based upon participant availability.
  • The Bert Bell League is governed by the National Federation of State High School Association’s official rules.
  • Each game is 10 minutes per quarter.
    • 7 & 8 Year Old Teams, as well as all junior varsity teams, have 10 minute running quarters.  All other teams play under traditional rules regarding clock stoppages (incomplete pass, out of bounds, etc.).
  • League playoffs are available for qualifying teams.
  • 11 & 12 Year Old and 13 & 14 Year Old teams are both eligible to name players to the Bert Bell All Star teams.
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