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Mukwonago Braves

5th , 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Tackle Football

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The Program:          The Mukwonago Braves Tackle Football program is a member of the All-American Youth Football

25th season of        League (AAYFL) of Southeastern Wisconsin. The Braves are community sponsored, not school

youth football         sponsored and operates with an all volunteer staff. Equipment (helmets, shoulder pads, etc.) is purchased through Donations, Concession profits, and Program Ad sales. The Braves are supported, trained, under the direction of Mukwonago High School Head football Coach Bill Schulte and staff.

 

Who Can Play:        Any Student living in the Mukwonago School District (including private schools) entering 5th, 6th,

                               7th or 8th grade in fall of 2008, who’s 15th birthday is not before November 7, 2008.

 

How to Join:           A player and parent registration meeting on Thursday, January 24th 2008 and Wednesday, February 20th 2008 at 6:00pm in the Park View Middle School cafeteria. Players and parents will be introduced to the coaching staff, followed by an informational meeting. PLEASE BE THERE!! If you cannot attend on one of these dates, please call the number below.

 

Cost to Play:           The cost to equip a player and other expenses for the season is $200.00. This is the lowest fee in the league, and area. We do not limit or cut, we provide everyone the opportunity to play. You will need to pay $200.00 at sign-up of the player, there will be a late fee of $25.00 if you sign up after the player and parent registration meetings. This is the only charge you will have for Braves Football. There will not be any additional fees, pizza sales, or other hidden charges that you will have. Parents will have to work the concession stand, once or twice a year.

 

Power Option:         Thursday, July 24th, 2008 thru Saturday, July 26th, 2008. A highly recommended pre-season tool

Camp                      designed to emphasize basic football skills and techniques. The camp is coached by the High School Football staff and Braves coaches for both the beginning and intermediate football players.

 

First Practice:         The first practice for all Braves players will be Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 at 8:00am. A practice schedule will be handed out at that time. Wear T-shirts, shorts, supporter, socks, and either football shoes or gym shoes to practice. The first week of practice will consist of conditioning. Practice will be held three times per week once school begins. Please note that practice is now held at the Mukwonago High School on the football practice fields.

 

***Helmets—Not for spearing or striking***.

 

The Games:            The 8th grade teams will play at 9:00am on Saturday Mornings. The 7th grade will follow the 8th (approx. 10:30am). The 6th grade will follow the 7th (approx. 12:00pm). The 5th grade will Follow the 6th (approx. 1:30pm). WIAA certified officials referee all games and medical personnel are available at practice and games. Home Games are played at the Braves Game Field, Miniwaukan Park.

 

Transportation:       It is suggested that parents car pool their players to and from the games. The football season will end in early November.

 

Physical Examination Wavier: Your school may require physical exams; the Mukwonago Braves do not require them. The parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the waiver and release of liability section on the registration form.

 

Any Pertinent Questions please contact the following:

Craig Vertz, President 262-363-2147 (Home)

Email: braves@bravesfootball.org

 

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