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KNIGHTS YOUTH FOOTBALL 2025

Football Director: Jake Hall
Phone: 207-461-1506

*See notes on changes for 7 & 8 grade Tackle Football this year near the bottom*

REGISTRATION
OPENS: May 1st
DEADLINE: July 15th

FLAG FOOTBALL
A developmental program for players in grades K-2.  
The fundamentals, game rules and strategies will be taught as a base to be applied in games using flags instead of tackling.

COST: $50.00  (Jersey provided)
Players get to keep their jerseys.

PRACTICES
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 5:30pm-7:00pm
First Flag practice:  Tuesday, August 19th
Location: Dennis P Sampson Field (Lower Field behind PCS)

SPONSORSHIPS
We are looking for (2) sponsors for Flag Football. Sponsorship helps to cover the cost of uniforms. 
Sponsorship is: $250 
As a sponsor you get:
- Name on player jerseys
- Logo on end-of-season certificates
- Facebook mentions thanking you as a sponsor

Fundraising:  We have not had to do fundraising for several years, however in order to purchase new helmets for 2026, we are going to start this year.  We will need to raise about $20,000. We are looking to go to blue colored helmets for the 2026 season if we have the funds.   More information to come!

TACKLE FOOTBALL
GRADES: 3-8 (entering in the Fall)
DATES: Season runs from August-October
COST: $125.00

SPONSORSHIPS:
We are looking for a sponsor for our 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th grade teams. 
Sponsorship is: $1,500.  Could be split into two sponsorships of $750.00
As a sponsor you get:
Logo printed on sleeve of jersey
Logo on end-of-season certificates
Facebook mentions
Logo on banner to be displayed at home games

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Our Tackle Football program is open to all children in the Tri-Town area (Poland, Mechanic Falls & Minot).Tackle Football is a fun and challenging sport. At the recreation level we try to keep our program instructional and regard safety first and foremost. We highly recommend that all players begin a training program during the Summer months to prepare for the Fall season. You might consider running on a daily basis, throwing and catching a football with friends, working on your muscular strength, and stretching so you might more easily avoid a potential injury.
*NOTE: Football is not being capped at 25 players at any division, however after the deadline of July 15th , if any division is at 25 players or more, late sign ups may be placed on a wait list.
 
PHYSICAL
Tackle Football players MUST provide proof of physical in order to participate in contact. Physicals are good for 2 years from date of physical. We do keep valid prior physicals on file, so if you are not sure, feel free to inquire if your child(ren) still has a valid physical.  
* NOTE * setting up appointments for physicals can take awhile. Anyone without a valid proof of physical will not be able to participant in contact at practices until we have received at our office.
Please use one of the options below to provide us a copy of a physical:
 
FAX: 207-998-2002
EMAIL: vharlow@polandtownoffice.org
DROPPED OFF TO OUR OFFICE: Drop Box available for off-hours
MAIL TO:  
Poland Recreation
1231 Maine St.
Poland, ME 04274
 
UNIFORMS
Each tackle football player will issued:
- Helmet                                    - Shoulder Pads
- Practice Pants (navy blue)         - Practice Jersey
- Game Pants (silver)                  - Game Jersey
The player’s last name will be printed on the back of their game jersey. Players get to keep the game jersey at the end of the season.
Parents will be responsible for cleats and a cup (highly recommended)
We have used cleats and new cups (limited quantities) available at our Recreation Office. Please call to setup a time for your athlete to try on cleats.
 
EQUIPMENT PICKUP
GRADES 7 & 8: Monday, July 28th  *See note below*
GRADES 5 & 6: Monday, August 4th
GRADES 3 & 4: Tuesday, August 5th
Player will be sized according to their height and weight.
Equipment sizing and pick-up will be at the Recreation Garage, behind Recreation office.
Attending the equipment pick-up night is required.
We will also ask players for a preferred uniform number at equipment pick up. Numbers are not guaranteed.
 
REGISTRATION FEE WILL NEED TO BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOUR PLAYER CAN BE ISSUED EQUIPMENT!!
Families are signing out over $375 worth of equipment, so if it does not get returned at the end of the season, you will receive a bill for any items not returned.  
 
Players and athletes also must sign a Code of Conduct form at equipment pick-up.
 
PRACTICES
The Football Director will hold a brief mandatory parent meeting at the first practice.
FIRST PRACTICE FOR 7th & 8th:
 Monday, August 11th - 5:30pm @ MS Field
7th & 8th grade team will start the season at the Middle School field, then move to the Route 11 field once school begins.

FIRST PRACTICE FOR 3rd-6th:
Monday, August 18th - 5:30pm @ MS Field 
The Football Director will hold a brief mandatory parent meeting at the first practice.

PRACTICE TIMES: Practices will typically run from 5:30pm-7pm. Will be adjusted to 5pm later in the season when the sun starts setting earlier.  Typically early October, we will run portable lights @ practices. 

PRACTICES PER WEEK: 3-4 depending on coaches preference. Once registrations on closed, we will send out complete details on coach and practice information.
 
Parents are welcome to stay during practices. There is no seating provided, so you will need to bring a lawn chair. There is no smoking or pets allowed on the practice field. Please make sure athletes come prepared for practice with their practice gear, a full water bottle and comfortable clothes.
 
FOOTBALL CONDITIONING NIGHTS:  For 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th grade ONLY (7th & 8th grade cannot participate)...  * See note below for 7 & 8 grade*
We will typically hold a two days per week conditioning nights in July to help prepare the athletes for the upcoming Football season. This is not required, but highly encouraged. There is no cost to join.
Conditioning Nights will be held at Poland Community School lower field.
DATES: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24
Time:  5:30pm-7:00pm


7 & 8 Grade Football:
Due to lower number of teams in the CMFL last year, we have moved over to the Southern Maine Youth Football League (SMYFL) for 7th & 8th grade only.
We will play in what is called Division III.
Teams in this division are:
Biddeford, Westbrook, Freeport, Tri-Town, Oak Hill, Cape Elizabeth, Somersville, NH.  We will have 4 home games and 4 away games. 
Because our division has seven teams, we will also pay two cross over games with division II. The cross over games this year will be against Wells and York. Our home games are designated for Saturdays @ 2:00pm. It is possible a couple of the away games could be on Sunday afternoons. Will know better when the schedule is finalized.
The SMYFL league begins earlier, which is why equipment pick up is earlier.
* The SMYFL has a hands-off period, meaning coaches can't help players during the month of July, hence why our conditioning nights exclude our 7th & 8th grade players. We encourage your athlete to do their own conditioning at home to get ready for the season. 
Week of August 3rd:  Conditioning without equipment
Week of August 10th:  Practicing with gear
First game weekend August 30th (Yes, labor day weekend)

COACHING
If you are a returning coach, or interested in coaching, please reach our to Football Director Jake Hall: 207-461-1506

General Questions, you can reach out to Scott Segal
ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
207-998-4601  ext.220
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal:
ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
Scholarship money is limited. We will do our best to support your family.
Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program. We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program. Please reach out to Scott to discuss
Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
  
SPORTS RECYCLING
We offer used cleats in our sport recycling program that families are welcome to borrow for the season at no cost. We also welcome donations for gently worn cleats. To donate or borrow cleats, please stop in to our Rec office.
 
SWAG T-SHIRTS
We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.
Youth sizes = $12.00
Adult sizes = $15.00.
Customize each t-shirt for an additional cost. Add your players first or last name on the back for $8
Add your players first name, last name or jersey number to the sleeve for $3. Please be sure to add customization to your cart for EACH t-shirt you order. 
You can order t-shirts from our website at:
https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99
 
Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.
All proceeds will go to support our SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
 
HOW TO REGISTER/PAY
Please visit our website at:  PolandRec.com
Under the "Register" drop down menu, select Programs.
Select Knights Youth Football
Payment Options
At the end of registration, you will have two options:
OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or
OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form" to pay via check or cash. Please confirm on the next page!
If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over.
You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete.
 
Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND
Memo line: FOOTBALL
 
Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it. You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee.

QUESTIONS? Please call our office at 207-998-4601 option 5 

Additional Forms and Files: Links:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Flag K-2 
N/A K - 2 TuTh  08/19/2025 - 10/30/2025
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Poland Community School - Lower Field 		$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
 
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Tackle 3&4 
N/A 2 - 4 MTuWThF  08/18/2025 - 10/31/2025
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Middle School Field 		$125.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
 
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Tackle 5&6 
N/A 4 - 6 MTuWThF  08/18/2025 - 10/31/2025
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Middle School Field 		$125.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
 
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Tackle 7&8 
N/A 6 - 8 MTuWThF  08/11/2025 - 10/31/2025
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Middle School Field 		$125.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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