A Note to Parents: There is a common belief that football players get serious injuries. At the youth level that Wolfpups participates in, this is not true. According to Youth Sports Magazine, football is rated as the youth sport with the lowest percentage of injuries, when compared to baseball (highest), soccer (#2), and basketball (#3). In the last 15 years, Wolfpups Football has had a total of eight season ending injuries that occurred during football practices or games. All others occurred while the player was at school, on bicycles or skateboards, and, yes, even walking through their own front door! This incredible safety record is attributed to Wolfpups Football keeping the uniforms and protective equipment in good condition, a philosophy of physical fitness in the players to help prevent injuries, and a “safety first” policy involving all practice and game activities. Wolfpups Football strongly encourages parents to not let the fear of injury prevent their child from participating in youth football.
“Having played from the age of eight through
High School, and coaching for 20 years, I am convinced that nowhere in youth sports can a child learn more about what it takes
to be a successful and contributing member of our community than on the gridiron of youth football.” -
PHYSICALS: The SYFA requires that all participants undergo a pre-participation physical once every two years before receiving their football equipment and begin practicing with the team. Physicals should be provided by your primary care provider, but is acceptable from any qualified health professional. It must carry through the entire season (dated no sooner than November, two years prior to the current calendar year). Please use the Physical Form provided here (you will need Adobe Reader to view this form; use the link below to download this software for free.)
WATER: Beginning with the 2009 season, the SYFA will implement a strict requirement on players bringing water to practice. As part of the practice uniform, players will be issued a water bottle that they must bring to each practice filled with water. Players without a water bottle with their name printed on it and in the designated location, will be considered not in the proper practice uniform. As a result, they will not be allowed to participate in practice, marked as absent, and will lose eligibility for the Coach's Award. If a player loses their "issued" water bottle, they may purchase a replacement, or provide a similar water bottle bought at a local store. This requirement does not pertain to games; practices only.
