Sports
Not Too Late to Join Jr. Colonials Football
Program's under way, but kids can still get involved.
Are you ready for some football?
If your child is between the ages of 6 and 14 and lives in Morris Township, Morristown or Morris Plains, there's still time to sign up for Junior Colonials Football. Practices have already started for the 2011 season, but it's not too late to get involved.
You and your young one can head down to in Morris Township during an upcoming practice and get info on signing up. "It's never to late to bring your kids down to get on a team," said Mike Flynn, the program's vice-president. "The kids have a lot of fun, and we enjoy teaching them the game."
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A schedule of practices is provided below.
The Junior Colonials are in for a treat these first few weeks. Members of the 2010 State Championship football team from Morristown High School will share their expertise with the future gridiron greats before heading off to their own football camp for the 2011 season.
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The Junior Colonials have a number of divisions according to age and weight. Skill level isn't important, because coaches will teach your child the game.
Basic equipement is provided, but mouthpieces, hard cups, cleats, and water bottle are expected to be provided by parents at all practices. Forearm pads, wrist pads and gloves are optional.
The tradition of Junior Colonials football goes back to 1934 when William K. "Bill" Flynn was appointed head football coach at Morristown High School. Today, sons Mike and Dave continue to volunteer their time to teach the game.
The programs available are:
Flag Football
Age: 6 and 7 years olds, and entering the first grade by Aug. 1; can't turn 8 prior to Aug. 1 of the current year.
Weight limit: No weight limit.
Pre Clinic
Age: 8 years old, can't turn 9 prior to Aug. 1.
Weight limit: 85 Lbs without equipment; 1 pound added week 4, week 7 and week 10
Equipment weight allowance: 7 pounds (less helmet).
Clinic
Age: 9 years old; can't turn 10 prior to Aug. 1.
Weight limit: 95 pounds without equipment; 1 pound added week 4, week 7 and week 10.
Equipment weight allowance: 7 pounds (less helmet).
Super Pee Wee
Age: 10 years old; can't turn 11 prior to Aug. 1st.
Weight limit: 108 Lbs without equipment; 1 pound added week 4, week 7 and week 10.
Equipment weight allowance: 7 pounds (less helmet).
Pee Wee
Age: 11 years old; can't turn 12 prior to Aug. 1 or be less than 9 years old
Weight limit: 121 pounds without equipment; 1 pound added week 4, week 7 and week 10
Equipment weight allowance: 8 pounds (less helmet)
J.V.
Age: 12 years old; can't turn 13 prior to Aug. 1 or be less than 9 years old.
Weight limit: 138 pounds without equipment; 1 pound added week 4, week 7 and week 10
Equipment weight allowance: 9 pounds (less helmet)
Note: Special play-down rule for varsity-age players that weigh less than 107 lbs.
Varsity
Age: 13 to 14 years old; can't turn 15 prior to Aug. 1.
Weight limit: 161 pounds without equipment; 1 pound added week 4, week 7 and week 10.
Equipment weight allowance: 10 pounds (less helmet).
The practice schedule is:
Team
August
September - November
Flag
M, T, Th 6:00 - 7:30
T, Th 5:30 - 7:00
Pre-Clinic
M, T, Th, F 6:00 - 7:30
M, W, F 5:30 - 7:00
Clinic
M, T, Th, F 6:00 - 7:30
M, W, F 5:30 - 7:00
Super Pee Wee
M, T, Th, F 6:00 - 7:30
M, W, F 5:30 - 7:00
Pee Wee
M, T, Th, F 6:00 - 7:30
T, Th, 5:30 - 7:00 Sat 10:00
JV
M, T, Th, F 6:00 - 7:30
T, Th, 5:30 - 7:00 Sat 8:30
Varsity
M, T, Th, F 6:00 - 7:30
T, Th, 5:30 - 7:00 Sat 8:30
