SVAA's goal is to create an environment where every child will play and learn the game. No tryouts are required. Every fall, SVAA offers both flag and tackle football programs. Last fall's flag program had approximately 469 players (32 teams) and over 781 players (42 teams) in the tackle program.

Special rules--SVAA imposes strict age and weight limitations on all players (see weight restrctions below for complete details). Each tackle player is required to furnish a copy of their birth certificate. Each tackle player is required to furnish a $200 equipment deposit check (separate check). This deposit check will not be cashed if all equipment issued to the player is returned in good condition by equipment return deadline.

Detailed information about SVAA tackle and flag rules can be found in the Coaches' Guide under the "Documents" tab.

Tackle Football (4-6th Grade) for 2010

Registration deadline: Sunday, August 1, 2010

Tackle Practice without pads: 4 hours per week for 2 weeks. August 9-21. Exact dates, times and locations to be announced at a later day. Bring a water bottle.

Tackle Coaches’ Meeting: Mandatory. Thursday, August 5th.  Starts at 7 pm located at R.I.S.D. Academy, 13630 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX

Coaches’ PCA Meeting: Sunday, August 8. Mandatory. Starts at 6:30 pm., located at R.I.S.D. Academy, 13630 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX

Tackle Football Equipment Issusance: August 19, 20 or 21 at SVAA. Coach will have exact date and time.

Practice: Begins week of August 23

Controlled Scrimmages and Outback Jamboree: Saturday, August 28

Games: First game begins Saturday, September 4

SMU-TCU Game: Friday, September 24 at Ford Stadium at 7 pm

Play at SMU: All teams will play at Ford Stadium on October 15, 16 or 17

Playoffs: November 13, 16

Super Bowl: Saturday, November 20

Equipment Return: Saturday, November 20 and Super Bowl players return equipment on Saturday, December 5

Flag Football (1-3rd Grade) for 2010

Registration deadline: Sunday, August 22, 2010

Coaches’ PCA Meeting: Sunday, August 8. Mandatory. Starts at 6:30 pm., located at R.I.S.D. Academy, 13630 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX

Flag Coaches' Meeting:  Thursday August 26th @ RISD Academy 6:00 pm

Practice: begins after Thursday, August 26th

Games: First game begins Saturday, September 11th

SMU-TCU Game: Saturday, September 24 at Ford Stadium at 7 pm

Flag playoffs: weeknd of November 13th

Flag Super Bowl: Saturday, November 20th

Equipment Return: Saturday, November 20th and Super Bowl players return equipment on Saturday, December 5th

Tackle

4^th Grade - $145

5^th Grade - $155

6^th Grade - $155

Flag

1^st Grade -  $85

2^nd Grade - $85

3^rd Grade -  $85

4^th Grade

Unrestricted: < 90 lbs

Restricted: < 120 lbs

Maximum Weight: 135 lbs

5^th Grade

Unrestricted: < 105 lbs

Restricted: < 135 lbs

Maximum Weight: 160 lbs

6^th Grade

Unrestricted: < 115 lbs

Restricted: < 150 lbs

Maximum Weight: none

KEY

Unrestricted Weight = A player at this weight or below is permitted to play any position.

Restricted Weight = A player at this weight or below, but above the unrestricted weight, is restricted to playing a down interior lineman on offense or defense or both. A player above this weight is restricted to playing a down interior lineman on offense only.

Maximum Weight = a player over this weight will be moved to the next grade level.

Tackle Equipment

Player: SVAA provides full equipment, except shoes and socks, for the tackle football program. Team uniforms in 5^th and 6^th  grades look just like those in the NFL. Players will keep their jerseys. Equipment must be returned clean. No jewelry can be worn during practices and games.

Coach: Tackling dummy, blocking shield, kicking tee, one new and one old football, and a repair kit. A $200 equipment deposit is required and will be returned once equipment is returned.

Ball Sizes: 4-5^th are Junior and 6^th is Youth

Flag Equipment

Player: Team jersey is provided to each player. Shoes and shorts are the responsibility of the player. Consult your head coach for proper attire and colors prior to purchase. Players will keep their jerseys.

Coach: One equipment bag which includes flags and belts, one new and one used football, mouth pieces, and one kicking tee. A $200 equipment deposit is required and will be returned when equipment is returned.

Ball Size: Peewee/K2

No jewelry can be worn during practices and games.

Rosters for SVAA teams are formed by the grade level League President volunteer. They are based on player's grade, school the player attends, and space availability. Returning 6th grade players will be assigned to their past season roster, unless they have indicated otherwise. They will be placed on another team at the League President's discretion. Recruitment for specific teams by coaches or parents is strictly prohibited. Requests by new players for a specific team will be considered but is not guaranteed.

Private school players will be placed on teams according to the school they would normally attend if they attended a RISD school unless there are sufficient players to form a separate team from that private school or a nucleus from such school.

Late Fee

If the registration form arrives in our office after the deadline, a non-refundable $10 late charge applies, the contract will be marked as late, and player’s team assignment can only be made if space allows.

Refund

A $20 administration fee applies on all refunds. Registration fees are totally non-refundable after the first game.