Information for U-16 Athletes

Dear Prospective U16 Athlete,

The staffs of the two Under-16 Regional Teams, Team Black & Team Gold are very excited to begin the development & evaluation process this upcoming Saturday, April 5.

The Evaluation Process will occur over the first 2 phases, which happen in April, and late May.

Phase 1

-All SIX Practices will happen at the Golf Dome (1205 Wilkes Ave)

-Times for all Practices in Phase 1 are 6:00-9:00 am

-Dates are:  Sat, Apr 5-Sun, Apr 6  /  Sat, Apr 12-Sun, Apr 13  /  Sat, Apr 19-Sun, Apr 20

-Team Black & Team Gold’s Staffs will be coaching ALL the athletes throughout this phase

NOTES for Phase 1:

• This Saturday, April 5, ALL athletes are asked to arrive at the Golf Dome by 5:45 am


• Once athletes arrive, please check-in at the front desk to get your practice jersey

(QBs: Red / Offense: White / Defense: Black)

• Athletes are asked to bring their own Water Bottle


• Athletes are expected to wear a Full Compliment of Equipment:

Mouth Guard

Helmet

Shoulder Pads

Practice Pants & Belt

Girdle  or  Hip & Thigh pads for pants

Knee pads for pants

Cleats

• NO Volleyball knee pads/shorts combos are permitted

*At the end of Phase 1, the staffs of each team will select 50-55 athletes from the larger group, to move onto Phase 2

**Selected Athletes, and the coaching staffs for each team, will practice separately from the other team at different sites during Phase 2

 

Phase 2

-Practices: Monday, May 26-Friday, May 30 / Practice Sites and Times: TBD

-Blue/Gold Game: Saturday, May 31 (12:00 pm)

*At the end of Phase 2-Blue/Gold Game, the staffs of each team will select 40 athletes for their ‘Final Roster’, which will participate in the Red River Cup this upcoming July (More details to follow)

 

Team Gold                     Team Gold                           Team Black             Team Black

Jim Duncan                     Kelsey McKay                        Brandy Dennis          Kasali Akili

General Mgr.                    Head Coach                           General Mgr.             Head Coach