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BURLINGTON SEAHORSE YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Practices begin August 14th. Coaches will set practice times, specifics regarding day and time will be forwarded to you by coaches at a later date. Grades 5-8 can expect to practice most weekday evenings prior to Milton Kick-Off Jamboree on Saturday, August 26. Families can register for youth football at three age levels:

–       2nd-4th Grade: Flag Football – $75

–       5th & 6th Grade: Modified Tackle Football – $90

–       7th & 8th Grade: Tackle Football – $90

Online registration: https://webtrac.burlingtonvt.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?xxmod=AR&xxtype=YATHL&wbsi

Please bring medical insurance information for completing the Northern VT Youth Football League registration. Also, if you did not play TACKLE Football last year and are registering for Grades-5-8 Tackle Football, you must provide a copy of a birth certificate for NVYFL records. This means all fourth graders entering 5th grade in Fall of 2017 and all players new to the program will need to provide a birth certificate.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department has full athletics scholarships available for eligible families. Please contact Gary Rogers at grogers@burlingtonvt.gov or 802-865-7088 to apply for camp and program scholarships. Scholarship information will also be made available at the July 15 & 19 Registration & Equipment Fitting days.

ON SITE REGISTRATION & EQUIPMENT FITTING

  • Saturday, July 15th  8:00-10:00am    at the Football Storage Facility Behind Miller Center on Gosse Court
  • Wednesday, July 19th 5:00-7:00pm    at the Football Storage Facility Behind Miller Center on Gosse Court

 

SEAHORSES YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

August 7-11, 2017 Burlington Youth Football is working with Brennan Carney and BHS Football to offer this camp August 7-11 at the BHS Football Field. We will be joining forces with BHS Football Coaches and players to offer this camp weeknights 5:30-7:30pm. Fee is a very reasonable $40.  This camp is a way for kids to prepare for the fall program that begins the next week. Register for Football Camp at our Miller Registration & Fitting Days or register online at:

https://webtrac.burlingtonvt.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?xxmod=AR&xxtype=YATHL&wbsi

 

BE A VOLUNTEER COACH

We are looking for parents and community members to help out with this program. If you would like to coach or know someone who would like to coach, please contact Jen Cotton at jcotton@burlingtonvt.gov or 802-864-0123.  All coaches must complete USA Football Coaching Course and undergo a state and national background check.

 

We look forward to a fun, safe and successful season on the gridiron!!

GO HORSES!!