• CLICK HERE to BEGIN / EDIT a PLAYER registration for Cape St. Claire Rec Council:Tackle Football Fall 2024

• Contact Us
• Important Dates
• Registration Details
• Player Registration
• Equpment Handouts
• Additional Items That You Need to Purchase
• Game Jerseys and Game Pants
• MANDATORY Weigh-Ins and Photo ID's
• Player Team Placement
• Equiment Returns
• Cape Football FAQ's
• Coach Registration

CAPE TACKLE FOOTBALL CONTACTS

Commissioner
Mike Sutphin
msutphin68@hotmail.com

Assistant Commissioners
Jason Worley
jasonworley19@gmail.com
Dallas Truelove
dtruelove93@aol.com

Coaches
14UA Dallas Truelove - dtruelove93@aol.com
14UB Mitch Burke - budnick81@hotmail.com
12U Kevin Maynard - kmaynard616@gmail.com
11U TBD
10U John Nester - jnes80@gmail.com
9U Jason Worley - jasonworley19@gmail.com
8U TBD
7U Ron Keyes - capestclairehoops@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES
 

Registration

• On Line Registration will OPEN on Wednesday, April 17th and will CLOSE Sunday, July 21st
• Walk Up Registration at Bay Head Park will OPEN on Monday, July 22nd and will CLOSE Thursday, August 1st
• REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE COMPLETELY AFTER THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST

Equipment Handouts

• 11U thru 14U Players - TBD
• 7U thru 10U Players - TBD

Practice Begins 

• 1st Day of Practice – TBD
• 1st Day of Practice – TBD

MANDATORY Weigh-In and Photo ID’s

• 1st Weigh-In/Photo ID - TBD
• 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID - TBD
• All players MUST attend either the 1st OR 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID date in order to be eligible to play

Games Begin

• GAMES ARE SET TO BEGIN THE WEEKEND OF LABOR DAY. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!!!!!

Team and Individual Photos

• Team and Individual Photos will be taken one night during the week at Bay Head Park in lieu of practice - TBD

Cape Night at Broadneck HS

• Cape Night at Broadneck HS will take place on a Friday evening during 1 of the Varsity Football Games - Date and Time TBD

Equipment Returns

• 11U thru 14U teams - TBD
• 7U thru 10U teams - TBD
• IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR EQUIPMENT ON EITHER ONE OF THESE DATES, WE WILL CASH YOUR DEPOSIT CHECK

REGISTRATION DETAILS
 

Registration Details

• On Line Registration is OPEN from Wednesday, April 17th and will CLOSE Sunday, July 21st
• Walk Up Registration at Bay Head Park is OPEN from Monday, July 22nd and will CLOSE Thursday, August 1st
• Roster limits per team will be 22 players. If more than 22 players register for a team, they will be placed on a wait list until that team reaches 34 players or more. Registering without paying the registration fee does not guarantee you a roster spot. Your child is not registered unless the registration fee is paid.
• REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE COMPLETELY AFTER THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST

Registration Fees

• The Registration Fee is $225.00
• After Thursday, July 20th, there will be a $25.00 Late Fee

Registration Refund Policy

• Refunds Prior to Equipment Handouts will be $200.00
• Refunds After Equipment Handouts will be $150.00
• THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST

EQUIPMENT HANDOUTS

Equipment Handout Dates and Times

• 11U thru 14U Players - TBD
• 7U thru 10U Players - TBD
• If you are unable to attend either one of the equipment handout dates, your son will receive his equipment after the first night of practice.

Items That You Need to Bring to Equipment Handouts

• In order to receive your equipment at equipment handouts you MUST bring the following items:​
  • A Deposit Check OR Money Order in the amount of $150.00 made out to CSCRC and POST DATED for December 1st, 2024
  • A COPY of your Childs Birth Certificate. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT THE ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE
  • YOUR CHILD
• WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CASH FOR EQUIPMENT DEPOSITS 
• If you DO NOT bring the above items or if the deposit is not POST DATED for December 1st, 2024 you WILL NOT receive your equipment
• The deposit check will be returned to you at the end of the season during equipment returns

Items You Will Receive at Equipment Handouts

• Helmet and Chin Strap
• Shoulder Pads
• Practice Jersey
• 1 mouth piece (mouth piece replacements are at a charge of $2.00)

GAME JERSEYS AND GAME PANTS

Game Jerseys

• Game Jerseys are order specifically for your child with their last name on the back and sized specifically for them.
• Each player will receive 2 jerseys.
• Jersey numbers are handed out to each player. Returning players will keep their jersey number from previous seasons unless the parents specifically ask for it to be changed.
• New players will then have the opportunity to pick from the remaining jerseys number on that team.
• Game Jerseys are intended to be very tight.
• Once the game jerseys are orderd, there are NO exchanges. 
• GAME JERSEYS ARE YOURS TO KEEP

Game Pants

• Game Pants are kept in the equipment shed and will be handed out once the Game Jerseys arrive.
• Coaches will gather each players practice pants sizes and will be given game pants based on those sizes.
• If anyone needs to exchange the game pants for a different size, please come to the equipment shed for the exchange.
• GAME PANTS ARE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON

Game Jerseys and Game Pants will be handed out at a later date before games begin.

• Cleats
• Water Bottle
• 7 piece integrated practice pants
• 7 piece integrated girdle for the game pants
• ALL OF THESE ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE OR AT ANY ATHLETIC STORE

MANDATORY COUNTY WEIGH-INS AND PHOTO ID'S

What Is It?
AA County Recs and Parks holds 3 Weigh-Ins and Photo ID dates. It is MANDATORY for ALL coaches and players to attend at least 1 of these Weigh-Ins and Photo ID's. (This is NOT a team photo or individual photo for you to have)

• All players MUST attend either the 1st OR 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID date in order to be eligible to play in the first 2 games of the season.
• Players are to wear t-shirt, shorts and footwear. NO EQUIPMENT.
• The 3rd Weigh-In/Photo ID date is solely a last ditch effort for your child.
• Regardless of your summer plans or vacations, you MUST make it a priority to attend either the 1st or 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID dates. 
• Any player that weighs-in at or does not make weight until the third weigh-in MUST sit out the first two games of the season.
• Any player that does not attend any of the Weigh-Ins/Photo ID dates is INELIGIBLE to play for the entire season and will NOT receive a refund.

Weigh-In\Photo ID Dates and Times

• 1st Weigh-In/Photo ID - TBD
• 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID - TBD
• 3rd Weigh-In/Photo ID - TBD

PLAYER TEAM PLACEMENT
 

All teams have a 15 player minimum. If any team has 30 or more players, that team will be split into 2 teams. The 1st team will be selected by the Head Coach based on tryouts and will play in a higher skilled league. The 2nd team will consist of the remaining players and will play in a lower skilled league.

14U (Varsity U) - Unlimited Weight with NO Restrictions

• Team is made up of players between the ages of 12-14 years old
• Any player turning 14 years old, but not yet in high school is eligible to play on this team
• Players MUST turn 12 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play on this team
• 11 year old players will NOT be allowed to play in the 14U division
• Any player turning 15 before November 30, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on this team
• Every player will play a minimum of 5 plays per game 
• 9TH GRADERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PLAY ON THIS TEAM REGARDLESS OF AGE

12U - Unlimited Weight with NO Restrictions

• Team is made up of players aged 12 years old and under
• Players MUST turn 10 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 13 years old before September 1, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on this team
• Every player will play a minimum of 5 plays per game

11U - Unlimited Weight with NO Restrictions

• Team is made up of players aged 11 years old and under
• Players MUST turn 9 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 12 years old before September 1, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on this team
• Every player will play a minimum of 5 plays per game

10U - Unlimited Weight with NO Restrictions

• Team is made up of players aged 10 years old and under
• Players MUST turn 8 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 11 years old before September 1, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on this team
• Every player will play a minimum of 5 plays per game

9U - Unlimited Weight WITH Restrictions

• Team is made up of players aged 9 years old and under
• Players MUST turn 7 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 10 years old before September 1, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on the team 
• Maximum weight for any player that wants to play a position other than the line is 100.9lbs
• If a player weighs over 100.9lbs they will be designated as "Tackle-to-Tackle" and MUST play on the line  
• Players will be allowed to gain 5lbs during the course of the season and will receive an additional 5lbs during playoffs
• Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game

8U - Unlimited Weight WITH Restrictions

• Team is made up of players aged 8 years old and under
• Players MUST turn 6 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 9 years old before September 1, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on the team 
• Maximum weight for any player that wants to play a position other than the line is 90.9lbs
• If a player weighs over 90.9lbs they will be designated as "Tackle-to-Tackle" and MUST play on the line  
• Players will be allowed to gain 5lbs during the course of the season and will receive an additional 5lbs during playoffs
• Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game

7U - Unlimited Weight WITH Restrictions

• Team is made up of players aged 7 years old and under
• Players MUST turn 6 years old by December 31, 2023 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 8 years old before December 31, 2024 is NOT eligible to play on the team 
• Maximum weight for any player that wants to play a position other than the line is 80.9lbs
• If a player weighs over 80.9lbs they will be designated as "Tackle-to-Tackle" and MUST play on the line  
• Players will be allowed to gain 5lbs during the course of the season and will receive an additional 5lbs during playoffs
• Every player will play a minimum of 10 plays per game

• In order to receive your post dated deposit check or money order in the amount of $150.00, you need to return the following items at the end of the season during equipment returns:
  • ​Helmet and Chin Strap
  • Shoulder Pads
  • Practice Jersey
  • Game Pants​

• 11U thru 14U teams - TBD
• 7U thru 10U teams - TBD
• IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR EQUIPMENT ON EITHER ONE OF THESE DATES, WE WILL CASH YOUR DEPOSIT CHECK

CAPE FOOTBALL FAQ'S

Where and When are Practices?

• All practices are held at Bay Head Park, 1661 Bay Head Rd Annapolis MD.
• The practice schedule is determined by each individual coach.
• Once practice begins, each team in eligible to practice 4 nights a week (Monday thru Thursday) for 2 hours each night.
• Once school begins, each team is only allowed to practice 3 nights a week (Monday thru Thursday) for 2 hours each night.

Where and When are Games Played?

• Majority of the games are scheduled for the weekend although there could be an occasional week night game.
• Home games are at Bay Head Park while the away games can be located anywhere throughout Anne Arundel County.

Can I drop off my kids and pick up later?

• Yes, but please know when practice ends so you are back in time to pickup your child. We don't want your child standing around in the dark.
• In the event of possible inclement weather, please don't leave. Practice could end suddenly and we don't want your child left to wait for a ride home.

Can we transfer to Cape from another Organization?

• Yes. If you are coming from another AACO football Org you are required to have a release form from Rec and Parks.
• Forms at can be found at www.aacounty.org/recparks and must be filled out and faxed in, ATTENTION JEFF PORTER, for the release to be granted.

Can we get a refund for football if we don't like it?

• Yes, you can get a refund before the posted date for refunds (Please see the above Registration Details)

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