Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT ASSOCIATED WITH PLAYING IN THE WPYF TACKLE FOOTBALL PROGRAM?
Tackle football is a short but intense season. Expect to meet 4-5 days a for practices/games. During the WPYF fall season players are expected to prioritize football over other sports. Coaches may reduce playing time for players who do not regularly attend practice.
HOW DO PLAYERS GET FITTED WITH EQUIPMENT IF THEY MISS ALL THE SCHEDULED HANDOUT DATES?
Players that fail to attend one of the schedule equipment handouts are fitted after the season begins in mid August. The football equipment shed at Wayzata Central Middle School is generally open at a little before 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, once team practices begin.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY 6TH, 7TH, OR 8TH GRADER MISSES EVALUATIONS?
Missing evaluations is not a huge deal as the purpose of player evaluations is simply to balance team talent. As part of the equidraft process, players that miss evaluations are given a rating by the coaches on hand based on their knowledge of your player's football skills. If coaches aren't familiar with a player missing evaluations, the player will be placed in the pool with an average rating. In either case, the player is assigned to a team in the same manner as any other player.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PLAYER DOES NOT ATTEND AN OFFICIAL LMAA WEIGH IN?
As part of the LMAA league rules, weight limits are established for players allowed to advance the ball beyond the line of scrimmage. These rules / limits are a safety consideration for all those participating in the league.
Weigh-in's are scheduled and conducted by all the respective area participating organizations. Any players wishing to be eligible, per section 9 of the LMAA Official League Rules, must attend an LMAA weigh-in. A failure to attend a LMAA weigh-in will result in the player be classified as ineligible ball carrier (a black striper) regardless of the players actual weight.
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS IF I AM UNABLE TO GET MY PLAYER TO THE WPYF SCHEDULED WEIGH IN?
Players that miss the WPYF scheduled weigh in are allowed to weigh in at alternative LMAA member sites. For the alternative site schedules and additional instructions on this process, reference the LMAA website at www.lmaa.org
IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROGRAM FEES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS?
Yes! Please send us an email to request a scholarship: info@wayzatafootball.com
HOW DO I ADD OR CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR MY ACCOUNT?
Adding or changing email addresses within your Crossbar account is something that needs to be accomplished by the account owner (you). For information on this procedure CLICK HERE.
I’VE REGISTERED TO COACH, HAVE I BEEN ACCEPTED?
As a rule, our program does not turn away volunteer coaches that complete the requirements established by the program. We do not advise coaches of their acceptance. We instead address situations where a coaching volunteer fails to meet the established criteria. In short, if you’re not advised otherwise, you’re cleared to coach in our program.
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