JDL Football

St. Johns PAL 2012 Football registration:

  • Wednesday April 11th, 2012 (4pm – 8pm) @ Osceola Elementary School (media center) – Registration for returning 2011 PAL JDL Football players and PAL Cheerleaders ONLY
  • Wednesday April 25th, 2012 (4pm – 8pm*) @ Osceola Elementary School (media center) – Open registration for football & cheerleading  *registration is first come, first serve and will end when we reach our program capacity of 220 young men

2012 Football Information: 

  •  Junior Developement League (JDL) concept - Coach Rob
  • 2012 Season Schedule – coming soon!
  • June 28th -  FREE Sports Physicals for St. Johns PAL participants @ St. Augustine High School, 10am – 2pm.   Provided by St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Care
  • July 24th -  FREE Sports Physicals for St. Johns PAL participants @ Crescent Beach Baptist Church, 10am – 2pm.  Provided by St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Care
  • July 30 – Aug 2 – St. Johns PAL Football Camp @ St. Augustine High School, 9am – 4pm, $60 camp fee (limited to 130 PAL kids)
  • August 2nd -  Parent meeting for St. Johns PAL Football & Cheer families @ St. Augustine HS auditorium, 7pm
  • August 11th – Equipment issue @ Osceola Athletic Fields, times TBA
  • August 13th – 1st practice, 5:30 – 7:30pm @ Osceola Athletic Fields.  shorts, t-shirt & cleats
  • August 14th – 2nd practice, 5:30 – 7:30pm @ Osceola Athletic Fields.  shorts, t-shirts & cleats
  • August 16th – 3rd practice, 5:30 – 7:30pm @ Osceola Athletic Fields.  shorts, shoulder pads, helmet & cleats
  • Beginning August 21st & 23rd we will practice 5:30 – 7:30pm every Tuesday & Thursday @ Osceola Athletic Fields

Other Important Dates:

  • August 30st – Football & Cheer Division assignments 
  • September 15th - Picture Day!!!
  • September 28th  - STARZ Night @ St. Augustine HS (SAHS vs. Stanton Prep Blue Devils)
  •  - STARZ Night @ Menendez HS
  • October 6th - Mid-Season Classic @  SAHS Brumley Stadium(regular division game times)
  • November 10th – All-Star Bowl 5 @  Menendez HS Veteran’s Stadium (game times tba)

Junior Development  League Football (JDL) –

St. Johns PAL offers Junior Development League Football (JDL) to the young men of St. Johns County.  JDL is recreational, tackle football program focused on Safety, Fun & Player Development.  This football program is open to kids (7) – (14) years of age, as of September 1st, 2011 (up to 8th grade only, kids entering high school are not eligible to participate).  Players are grouped into Divisions based on Age, Weight and Ability.

The Mission of this program is to provide a safe, player-friendly environment, in which kids can learn, play and enjoy the game of football.  Essential to this mission are:

  • Balanced Competion

  • Full & Equal participation

  • A Unique Coaching approach

The goal of this program is that every single participant has a positive and enjoyable experience, regardless of their skill or ability.  An experience in which each player has the opportunity to develop new skills, gain confidence, and learn life-lessons regarding the importance of Teamwork, Responsiblity, Sportsmanship and Discipline.  Achieving this goal can encourage continued participation in the sport of football.

What is Junior Development League Football all about?  Check out the video below!!!

 

For more information visit www.jdlfootball.com

Items needed at registration:

  • Copy of Birth Certificate (unless you are a returning PAL participant)
  • Copy of Report Card, most recent
  • Participant, for measurement

Cost for 2012 season (updated):

  • $125 – 1st family participant, $25 off each additional family member
  • $70 – families who qualify for reduced lunch*, $20 off each additional family member
  • $40 – families who qualify for free lunch*, $10 off each additional family member

* please provide school district documentation

Thank you to all of the wonderful families who participated in our first 4 seasons of Junior Development League Football.  In the words of Coach Mike Adams, “It’s more than a Game”!!!  2012 will be our 5th season of the JDL football program and it’s gonna be even better, so GET READY!!!

PAL Junior Development League Football Divisions

Players participating in the Junior Development League Football program are grouped by age and weight, but an additional factor — ability — is also a consideration in placing a player in a particular division.  Each Division will consist of 34-36 players.  The 2012 season will include approximately 220 players, who will be grouped into six (6) separate divisions:

  • Division 1: These are the youngest and smallest players, generally 7 – 8 years old, weighing an average of @60 pounds.
  • Division 2: Players 8 – 9 years old, weighing an average of @70 pounds.
  • Division 3: Players 9 – 10 years old, weighing an average of @ 85 pounds.
  • Division 4: Players 10 – 11 years old, typically weighing an average of @ 100 pounds.
  • Division 5: Players 11 – 12 years old, typically weighing an average of @ 120 pounds.
  • Division 6: Players 12 – 14 years old, typically weighing over 135 pounds with no weight restrictions.

These age and weight guidelines are flexible to reflect a player’s skill level and experience. During the first 3 weeks of practice every player will be broken up into smaller, manageable groups, giving the coaches appropriate time for evaluation. The coaches will then meet and assign each player to the appropriate division.