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Tackle Football Information

2024 Football Season

Tackle Coordinator:
Mike Achilarre 973-801-9001
mikeachilarre@gmail.com
 
COST:
Tackle  $299
 
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams
 
**AS WE HAVE JOINED A NEW LEAGUE THIS YEAR PLEASE NOTE ALL OF THE BELOW INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
 
PRACTICE:
First day of practice will be Monday 8/12 we will practice at Cornine Field as follows:
 

Preseason schedule:

Weeks of 8/12, 8/19, 8/26  Monday through Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm

Rest of regular season: 9/2 through 10/25 we will practice every Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Teams may have weekend walk-throughs or additional practices as coach determines.
 
SCRIMMAGES: TBD
 
GAMES:
Regular Season: 8 week season Saturday September 7th through Saturday October 26th.
 
Games will be played on Saturday with 6 additional games to be played on Monday nights
 
**Opponents and locations TBD

 

Game Times:  TBD
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE: TBD
Semifinals - first weekend in November 
Super Bowl - second weekend in November

 

There are playoffs for the 5th, 6th,7th and 8th grade levels.  Teams must qualify for the playoffs. 

The playoffs are single elimination.  

 

Equipment Hand Out: 

All at Cornine Field House as follows:

DATES TBD.

For all NEW players Parents MUST bring a copy of the following to the equipment hand out :

1. Birth certificate

2. Most current report card...if report card is unavailable please bring another proof of residency like a utility bill, but report card is preferred. 

Equipment to wear:
Preseason Week 1 (players must always wear athletic cup)
8/12 and 8/13 - helmet, practice jersey, shorts, cleats, mouth piece.
8/14 and 8/16 - helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey, shorts, cleats and mouth piece.

Preseason Week 2 through end of season
Full pads unless coach says otherwise      
      Required purchase(s) by parents-
      1. Girdle (with 5 piece pads- tail, hip and thigh pads)
      2. WHITE practice pants (must be white)
      3. Cleats (must be molded cleats, NO SCREW ON CLEATS)
      4. Mouth piece 

 

Water Bottle:
Please bring a water bottle with your name on it to EVERY practice. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Picture Day:  

Date:  TBD
Location:  Cornine Field

Tackle
8th grade   TBD
7th grade   TBD
6th grade   TBD
5th grade   TBD
4th grade   TBD

 

Flag - TBD

Cheer -  TBD

HOME GAME VOLUNTEERS:
Field prep, 3 people to hold sideline chains, announcer, spotter for the announcer, field tear down/clean up.


Weather/Cancellations: Football is played in the rain provided there is no thunder and lightning. However, an email will be sent by 6:00 pm if practice is canceled. Therefore, check your email before you leave for practice.

** Player must have 20 practice hours before they can participate in their first game. 

Please plan your family vacations accordingly.