NEW AGE RANGE FOR 2010

10 THRU 13 YEAR OLDS*

Balance is the key, and the formula to our success. Balance in coordination with our

SCORE Policy is why kids and parents enjoy being part of the Carolina Copperheads.

In our League every player starts... No bench warmers are allowed. That's how we do it!

All tackle and flag football teams are balanced to ensure fair, fun, and exciting play. We don't believe in stacking teams or A/B team systems. We believe in coaching and developing players into fine young athletes. Tackle play is competitive, but fair to all. Tackle teams practice twice a week.

Our Tackle teams are balanced by...

Player's age (ages 10-13)*

Player's experience

Player's weight (tackle program)

* 13 year olds may not weigh more then 130 lbs

See player / weight chart below.

We find this formula places all the participants on an even playing field. The most important aspect of youth football is that the players get the chance to play and enjoy the game. Skills, fundamentals, and execution are the focus of the Copperhead Division.

With a balanced approach game play is fun and exciting. All games are close, fair, fun, and very exciting!

Copperhead Division: Tackle Program

Cost: $175 per player

Tackle Practices 2 x per week, 6-8pm

Late Registration: $185 , after June 20th

No Refunds, For Any Reason After July 17

All playing equipment is provided and meets or exceeds established safety requirements.

Playing Weight Chart for Tackle Play:

PLEASE NOTE NEW WEIGHTS / AGES STARTING IN 2010

10-12 year olds, no minimum weight, up to 150lbs

13 year olds, no minimum weight, max. weight 130 llbs.

Average players weight in the Tackle Division for the 2009 season was 98 lbs.

A player's game weight is: < or = to 130 or 150 lbs. in game uniform; minus cleats, helmet, and shoulder pads.

Players weighing 130 lbs and over must play offensive or defensive line only.

Ball carriers cannot weigh over 120 lbs at the first game, but may gain 1 lb per game week throughout the season.

Players Equipment: The Carolina Copperheads provide top quality playing pads and equipment for tackle players. You are expected to care for this equipment and return it at the end of the season, or immediately, should your child drop from the program. We loan you this equipment in good faith. Should you loose or damage any equipment, you are responsible to pay for it's replacement cost. The Carolina Copperheads reserves the right to collect equipment from any player at any time.