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PURPOSE

Little Gridiron is designed to introduce full-contact football to eligible students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades in Lafayette Catholic School systems. The emphasis of the program is on safety, fun, sportsmanship, learning and participation.

ORGANIZATION

Little Gridiron is governed by the participating programs of Lafayette Catholic schools. These programs are responsible for resolving matters of league interest; including finances, rules interpretation, and league policy.

Teams must be composed of no more than 24 players. Team rosters must be finalized by August 23, 2021.

Within the league, each program is required to submit a financial statement each year.

Beginning Autumn 2025, Little Gridiron game play will join the McCutcheon Youth Football League competing against teams from McCutcheon, West Lafayette, Clinton Prairie, Benton Central, and Attica school systems. Preliminary season schedule will be compromised of 8 to 10 games and will be played at McCutcheon, West Lafayette, Benton Central, Clinton Prairie, and Central Catholic High Schools.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Physical Condition

1. A statement must be obtained from the parents or guardian or their family physician, stating that the participant's physical condition affords the participant the capability to participate in the program.

B. Age and Grade Requirements

1. Youth in grades 3-6 will be eligible to participate as players in the Lafayette Area Youth Football League.

2. Youth playing grades 3-4 shall be under 11 years of age as of July 31st of the current year.

3. Youth playing grades 5-6 shall be under 13 years of age as of July 31st of the current year.

Attendance

1. Each player must participate in practice in order to participate in games. Absences due to illness, appointments or school commitments and responsibilities will be Excused With Prior Notification.

2. Discipline - A player ejected from a game must sit out the next game and must be present on the sideline during the game suspension.

PLAYER EQUIPMENT

Each player must wear a complete set of equipment (helmet with mask and mouth guard, shoulder pads, shoes without metal cleats, and football pants with pads).

Each program is responsible for providing player equipment.

Players are issued team jerseys to be used for games only. Players may wear elbow, wrist and hand pads, provided they do not unsafely interfere with play.

Coaches are responsible for checking equipment daily.

PHILOSOPHY

The sole purpose of the Little Gridiron program is to provide a fun, safe, challenging, and rewarding experience for each and every player. All coaching and administrative decisions must be made with this in mind!

Contact

Central Catholic Little Gridiron

Phone: 765-564-0061
Email: [email protected]

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