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WELCOME TO BJR FOOTBALL

BJR is a proud member of the Mountain Valley Youth Football League providing teams stiff competition and entertainment for parents who cheer for the success of their children as they participate. Youth groups for participation starts for Flag Football up to the Varsity level.

Pricing:

Flag: $100
Mini-Pony: $150
Pony: $150
JV: $150
Varsity: $150

Early Bird Pricing: $25 off - 3/20/2024 through 5/31/2024
Late Fee: $25 additional - effective 7/01/2024

PRACTICES - All practices (dates, times, locations) are determine by the head coach of each individual team and based off of field availability. Practice schedules will not be determined until teams are formed. This is for ALL teams.

In the past, practices have been 2-4 nights a week, anywhere from 5:00-8:00pm, and locations could be, Brunswick Middle, Brunswick High, or Brunswick Sports Complex. Again this is up to the coaches: times, dates, and locations could change.

GAMES - The MVYFL league determines the game schedule and locations. Dates and Times of games are based off of the Home teams availability. We will not receive the league schedule until mid August, once all teams have sent in their rosters.

Residency Requirements

Residency goes by the Frederick County Public Schools Brunswick High School boundary map per MVYFL By-Laws. 
Participants must attend a Brunswick High feeder school such as Valley Elementary, Brunswick Elementary or Brunswick Middle School. 

You may be required to show proof of residency in way of a utility bill or school report card.

To find out what High School your area will attend please go to FPCS.

Links to other area teams can be found at MVYFL.

Coaches

All Head Coaches must get certified through USA Football under Heads Up Football. This season Heads Up will be taught by Coach Kevin Lynott with USA Football. All coaches at the contact Levels are required to be Heads Up certified to ensure the safety of all players.

2024 Coaches

Flag -TBD
Mini - TBD
Pony - TBD
JV - TBD
Varsity - TBD
 
President - Cory Hargett
VP Football-Matt Kinard
Athletic Director- Tom Cooke
MVYFL League reps- Cory Hargett, alternate David Leveille

Coach Application: Head/Assistant Coach Application

Certification: Heads up Football

AGE & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

AGE (as of Sept 01):

Flag 4 & 5 and young 6 year olds (First time players)
Mini-Pony 6, 7 & 8
Pony 9 & 10
Junior Varsity 11 & 12
Varsity 13 & 14 (8th graders)

WEIGHT LIMITS

Flag – none
Mini-Pony – 90 and up is  RED Striper - Max weight = 110
Pony – 115 and up is  RED Striper - Max weight = 135
Junior Varsity – 130 and up is  RED Striper - Max weight = 150
Varsity – 13 year old 155 and up is RED striper - No Max weight, 14 year old 140 and up is RED striper - No Max Weight

** RED stripers cannot run the ball

PARENT RESPOSIBILITIES

Volunteer - Each parent MUST sign up for a one of the following; concession stand, gate, chains, scoreboard or selling raffles during the home games. You are required to volunteer for one spot per child you have participating. 

Practices & Games - participants should arrive on time to practices and games as scheduled. 
Please email your coach if you will be late or absent.

Officials - Please remain respectful to officials at all times. Any fan/referee confrontations will be investigated by BJR and could result in suspension or banishment from BJR or all MVAL events.

Issues - If you have any concerns about your child's experience with BJR please address the issue first with the teams head coach or if needed the VP of Football. Parents must remain respectful to other parents and players at all times. Please refrain from speaking about other players in any way that is not positive and encouraging. All parents and fans are required to abide by BJR's code of conduct (Link Below).

Smoking - There is NO smoking on the Sports Complex or School properties during practices or games.

codeofethics.pdf

par comm form.pdf

EQUIPMENT

Provided by BJR
Uniform (Practice / Game Jersey, Practice / Game Pants), Shoulder Pads, Rib Protector, Helmet and knee pads

Provided by Parent
Mouth guard, Cleats, athletic cup, and players at the contact levels are required to provide their own girdle

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED

Copy of Birth Certificate and PROOF OF SCHOOL REGISTRATION
(can be uploaded online)

Mini-pony to Varsity Only 
(returning players that have been through weigh ins should not need to submit another copy)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

During summer

Monday - Friday
6 - 8 pm
Sports Complex - BMS - BHS

During School

2-3 Days a week
6 - 8 pm
Sports Complex - BMS - BHS

**Final practice schedule it up to each individual head coach and may not follow the schedule above**

Weigh-Ins

All football players must weigh-in to be eligible for game participation per MVYFL.

2022 Weigh In dates - August 20, 2022

HOME GAME SCHEDULE


 Flag / Mini 10:30 am
Pony 12:00 pm
JV 1:30 pm
Varsity 3:00 pm

Flag and Mini will split field during game time.
There are a few leagues that don't have Flag teams.

**Game times could change depending on other teams availability and rosters**

 

Contact us

BRUNSWICK JUNIOR RAILROADERS

BJR ATHLETICS, P.O. BOX 692
Jefferson, Maryland 21755
Email: [email protected]

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