Programs

11yr old football is for children who are 11 yrs of age as of Aug.1, 2025

2025 Daphne Youth Football Information


Important Dates:

Monday, June 2 - Registration Opens

Thursday, July 24 - Registration Closes

Saturday, July 26 - Equipment checkout for all players from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Daphne Rec Office (27961 US 98 Unit #20) located between Publix and Moe’s BBQ. Player and guardian need to be there to be sized and to sign for equipment. All coaches are asked to be there at 9:30 to help size and distribute equipment to players. We will also get player jersey size.

Player evaluations may be done for age groups that will have more than one team. We will notify each age group by Monday, July 28 as to whether or not you will need to be at player evaluations.

Monday, August 4 - Practices begin for teams. This is completely up to the coach as to when they choose to start practices. Some may wait a few days. If you have not heard from a coach by Wednesday, July 30, please email jweems@daphenal.com and we will make sure your coach reaches out to you.

Saturday, September 6 - First week of games. Regular season will last about 7-8 weeks.

Equipment - City will provide helmet and shoulder pads (which must be returned at end of season) and ONE mouthpiece. Parents will need to provide chin strap, practice jersey (or large t-shirt that will go over shoulder pads), practice pants and game pants. Everyone's first question is what color pants do I need to buy. The answer you will get from us is that we recommend you purchasing a cheap pair of practice pants (any color). Once teams are worked out, the coach will notify you what color you will need for game pants.

Practices - Most teams will practice 3 nights a week prior to games beginning and then drop down to twice a week once games begin. But some coaches prefer to maintain the 3 practices a week all season. The bottom line is that a coach cannot practice or play games more than 6 hours a week. Practices for all teams will be held at Trione Park. In the case there are too many teams to space out practices appropriately at Trione, practices may take place at Ruff Wilson.

Games - Games will likely begin the Saturday after Labor Day. Teams will play 8 games with the possibility of making the playoffs and playing a few more games. Season should be over prior to Thanksgiving. Game locations could be anywhere from Bay Minette to Gulf Shores. Most games will take place on Saturdays although there could be a few midweek games as well.