TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

CAPE FOOTBALL CONTACTS

Director of Football
Mitch Burke
coachmitchcsc@gmail.com

Tackle Football Commissioner
Dallas Truelove
dtruelove93@aol.com

Tackle Football Coaches
14U Kevin Maynard - kmaynard616@gmail.com
12UA - Brian Weekley - bweekley28@gmail.com
12UB - Mitch Burke - coachmitchcsc@gmail.com
11UA John Nester - jnes80@gmail.com
11UB Pierre Copes - pierre.copes@linde.com
10U Dallas Truelove - dtruelove93@aol.com
8U - Anthony Hawkins - hawkins21012@aol.com

IMPORTANT 2025 DATES
 

Registration

• Online Registration will OPEN on Tuesday, April 15th and will CLOSE Sunday, July 20th

Equipment Handouts

• 12U thru 14U Players - Tuesday, July 22nd - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• 7U thru 11U Players - Wednesday, July 23rd - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Practice Begins 

• 1st Day of Practice – July 28th Without Pads (NO HELMETS)
• 1st Day of Practice with Pads – August 4th

MANDATORY Weigh-In and Photo ID’s

• 1st Weigh-In/Photo ID - Saturday, August 2nd, 10:30AM at Severn Run High School Cafeteria (Back Parking Lot)
• 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID - Saturday, August 16th. 10:30AM at Arundel Middle School Cafeteria 
• 3rd Weigh-In/Photo ID - Wednesday, September 3rd. Time TBA at Recreation & Parks Building, 1 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 
• 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!!!!!!
• Schedules will be released the week of the 25th.

Team and Individual Photos

• Team and Individual Photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 17th at Bay Head Park in lieu of practice.

Cape Night at Broadneck HS

• Cape Night at Broadneck HS is yet to be determined.

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

• Online Registration is OPEN from Tuesday, April 15th and will CLOSE Sunday, July 20th
• 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 Fees

• The Registration Fee is $225.00
• After Sunday, 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, JULY 31ST

EQUIPMENT HANDOUTS

Equipment Handout Dates and Times

• 12U thru 14U Players - Tuesday, July 22nd 6:00pm - 7:30pm (TENTATIVE DATE)
• 7U thru 11U Players - Wednesday, July 23rd 6:00pm - 7:30pm (TENTATIVE DATE)
• If you are unable to attend either one of the equipment handout dates, your child MUST receive their equipment from 5:30-6:00 PM before the first 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, 2025
  • 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, 2025 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)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT YOU NEED TO PURCHASE
 

A List of Items That You Need to Purchase

• 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

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.

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 a 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 - Saturday, August 2nd, 10:30AM at Severn Run High School Cafeteria (Back Parking Lot)
• 2nd Weigh-In/Photo ID - Saturday, August 16th. 10:30AM at Arundel Middle School Cafeteria 
• 3rd Weigh-In/Photo ID - Wednesday, September 3rd. Time TBA at Recreation & Parks Building, 1 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD (You will sit out week 1 if you miss the first 2)

PLAYER TEAM PLACEMENT
 

All teams have a 15 player minimum. If any team has over 30 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 13 years old before September 1, 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 12 years old before September 1, 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 11 years old before September 1, 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 10 years old before September 1, 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to play on this team
• Any player turning 9 years old before September 1, 2025 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 September 1, 2025 to be eligible to play on this team 
• Any player turning 8 years old before September 1, 2025 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

EQUIPMENT RETURNS

Items That You Need To Return

• 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​

Equipment Return Dates and Times

• 12U thru 14U teams - TBD
• 7U thru 11U 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 weeknight 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 pick up 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 can be found at www.aacounty.org/recparks and must be filled out and faxed in, ATTENTION VICTOR MICKAL, 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)

• CLICK HERE to BEGIN / EDIT a COACH registration for Cape St. Claire Rec Council:Tackle Football Fall 2025

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