WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?
NYAA will provide each player with two game uniforms. You will be required to purchase a white helmet, shoulder pads, mouth piece, padded practice pants, cleats, and thigh and knee pads or a girdle. You have the option to choose thigh and knee pads or a girdle or both, but one is required to participate. A list of these items with examples will be provided. You can purchase all football equipment at any sports store such as Dicks Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Play It Again Sports or online.
● White helmet $160 - $300
● Shoulder pads $100 - $250
● Padded practice pants $25 - $50
● Thigh and knee pads $15 - $25
● Girdle $25 - $50
● Cleats (Please ask the coach about position specific cleats)
● Mouthguard $8 - $20
WILL I INCUR OTHER CHARGES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON?
Yes, throughout the season our teams will participate in purchasing game day snacks, team spirit apparel, Breast Cancer Awareness Apparel, and more. This is solely based on your team, as additional charges outside of registration are optional.
WILL OUR TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISING?
The more participation we have from each player the more successful our teams will be at off-setting additional cost throughout the season and reaching our overall team goal. Fundraising efforts done in the past include the Player Calendar Fundraiser, the Double Good Popcorn fundraiser, and Launchathon. Additional ideas are welcome.
WHAT IS CERTIFICATION?
Certification is the process in which the league will verify that the players are in the right age group, and they verify the rosters for the entire season. All GFL athletes must be CERTIFIED to participate. Each player must provide the original copies to verify?
- Official Birth Certificate
- Physical (GFL form ONLY)
- Current Headshot of Player (must be clear)
- Official School Document (report card or screenshot of online student account)
ARE COACHES AND TEAM MOMS BACKGROUND CHECKED AND CERTIFIED?
Yes, all volunteers must pass a criminal background check to volunteer at NYAA. Coaches require certifications and ongoing training throughout the season. Team moms are required to be first aid/CPR certified.
NYAA Coaching Requirements
USA Football Youth Tackle Certification
Play Safely Sports Certification
Heads Up Concussion Training (CDC)
First Aid/ CPR Certification (Head Coach, Safety Coach, Team Mom)
ARE VOLUNTEERS PAID EMPLOYEES OF NYAA or GWINNETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE?
No. All NYAA coaches, team moms, and board members donate their time and effort to help develop athletes, teach the foundation of football and valuable life lessons they can apply on and off the field without compensation. The entire program, from the board members who assist on game day to the President, is run by volunteers who put in a great deal of personal time to make these programs available to your children.
WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS AS A PARENT?
Here at Norcross, we strive to provide a positive family-oriented environment where we exhibit good moral practices, and teach our children how to be leaders and great student athletes on and off the field. We believe in leading by example! Therefore, we are asking that all parents exhibit great Norcross pride at each game. We know at times games can get very intense, but we are asking that parents always keep their composure. We ask that no one runs onto the field or engage in conflict with other teams or associations.
We also ask that you do positively engage with the other parents of your team and here at Norcross. One way to foster great relationships and parkwide comradery is by volunteering.
VOLUNTEER
Each parent is required to volunteer at least 10 hours throughout the season. To opt out of volunteering, you must pay a $150 fee and do so during the online registration. If you do not fulfill your volunteer requirements during the season, you will be fined $100 per shift. Fines must be paid prior to the following game, or your athlete will be unable to participate.
DOES NYAA HAVE AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN?
Yes, an EAP is in place to respond to emergency situations during practices or games. Access to an AED machine and first aid kit is available to team moms, safety coaches, head coaches, paramedics, and parents in case of an emergency.
HEAT ADVISORY
NYAA follows the GFL Policy for Heat and Humidity. The heat index is monitored heavily in July to protect the athletes from dehydrating and overheating due to dangerous temperatures. A wet bulb globe is used for monitoring. A decision to cancel practice or change practice attire due to the heat is very likely during this time.
During hot practice days, NYAA implements the 15/5 rule. Each team will practice for 15 minutes followed by a 5-minute water break. If an athlete becomes overheated, access to the cold tub is available.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Football is played in the rain, so we will practice in the rain. Athletes will not practice in lightning/thunderstorms. If we get severe weather with lightning during practices/games, all teams and spectators must exit the facility, outside of the gates. A lightning detection system is used for monitoring. There will be a 30min delay from the time of lightning strike.
GAME DAY SAFETY
EMT/Paramedics and Gwinnett County Sheriffs attend all GFL events for the safety of our student athletes and community.