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Jul, 2015

THE SEASON IS ABOUT TO BEGIN !!

Football Evaluations start Monday at 6pm-7:30p and run every night for the first two weeks.

** ALL PLAYERS WILL REPORT OT THE MAIN FIELDS ON THE WEST END OF JIM WARREN PARK FOR MONDAY'S PRACTICE **

** PLAYERS SHOULD WEAR SHORTS / SHIRT / CLEATS ONLY FOR THE FIRST PRACTICE **

**  BRING PLENTY OF WATER FOR YOUR PLAYER **

EQUIPMENT FITTINGS: During this week, any player needing equipment, can come to the main fields (Concession Stand) at Jim Warren Park from 5:30p-6:30p for equipment. At 6:30 we will close-up shop in order for coaches to participate in evaluations.

PLAYER EVALUATIONS: In the first two weeks of practice, players are evaluated and assigned to a team. Players are broken into triple, double and single level teams in each age bracket. PLEASE NOTE: Teams are selected and players are assigned, using a very specific set of guidelines regarding player selection and draft. At no time will a parent be able to influence what team their child plays on or what coach they are assigned. You may request (in writing) your desire to be placed on a particular team, but those requests cannot be guaranteed. This rule is absolute. All team selections are final.

What is the difference between Single, Double and Triple levels?

While not always the case, single level players are usually younger, less experienced and/or new to organized tackle football. Double level players are often older and more experienced and Triple level players are the most experienced, generally bigger in size, often the oldest kids in their division, and more aggressive. Triple level teams are selected first, followed by double level, then a single level draft is held. In most instances, there are enough players in one age group to field additional teams at the Single level. Coaches evaluate all players for placement. 

PRACTICES: Practices are typically three nights per week during the season after an initial two-week evaluation period (July 20 - July 31).

RAIN: The most-asked question – do we practice/play in the rain? And the answer is... yes and no and maybe. Sprinkling? Yes. Lightning? No. Raining hard? We make the call by 4pm that day depending on field conditions AND WILL POST ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND WEBSITE.

ISSUES/CONCERNS: If you have a concern or an issue, you must first address it with the Head Coach independently of a game or practice. If your concern remains unanswered, you may request a joint conference with the Division Athletic Director and the Head Coach. If no solution is reached after this conference, a meeting will be scheduled with you, the Division Athletic Director and the Cowboys Executive Board.

We want to know your concerns and opinions in order to provide a better program and environment for your child. Please do not wait until the end of the season to report a problem or concern, let us know immediately so we can try to resolve the issue and make the season more enjoyable for everyone.

PARKING: Parking will be an issue due to the large amount of participants in the Cowboys organization, as well as Franklin Baseball Club. Please remember these important rules;

  • DO NOT park in front of the gate at the entrance off Boyd Mill Ave. This is the only access for emergency vehicles to enter Fields 1 & 2.

  • Respect the Handicap Parking Zones - unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.

  • DO NOT speed through the parking lot.

  • Park only in designated parking slots - do not park on any grass area or medians; this includes Boyd Mill Ave. and Twin Oaks Drive

FOOTBALL UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT: The Franklin Cowboys provide (for the current season use) players with the necessary “hard equipment” (helmet & shoulder pads) as well as their game jersey, game pants and one mouthpiece. The player will be responsible for providing their own practice jersey, practice pants and football cleats. If the player has their own equipment, it must be NOCSAE certified and in good condition. The Cowboys will provide the decals and stripes to be placed on the helmet for the season.

SPONSORS: The Franklin Cowboys are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and we welcome help financing our activities. The fundraisers and registration fees only provide a portion of those needs. The Franklin Cowboys are a complete volunteer organization. No member of the Cowboys staff is compensated for their time and work.  See Kevin Page if you know someone who would like to help.
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