Frequently Asked Questions
 

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Q:  Are soccer cleats alright, or does my child need football cleats.

A:  Football cleats are recommended but for 3rd and 4th graders, soccers cleats would be ok.  Grades 5-8 should wear football cleats. No hard plastic or metal cleats allowed. Soft rubber cleats only.

Q:  What team is my child on?

A:  Right now, for purposes of equipment pick up and the first practices, kids are grouped by grade.  Later on, coaches will put together the final rosters for each team. For information on each team, including coaches and practice schedule, see the different Football Team pages, accessible from the Top Menu Bar. 

Q:  How often are practices?

A:  Before school starts, about the last two weeks of the summer, practice is everyday, M-F.  Once school starts, practices are typically 2-4 times a week.

Q:  When are games?

A:  Games are either Saturdays or Sundays.  JV teams usually play on Saturday and A, B and C usually play on Sunday.  D Teams may play home games on Saturdays and away games on Sundays. 

Q:  What equipment do I need to buy?

A:  Items including mouthguards, girdles, pratice pants with belt, socks  and cleats are to be purchased at Amesbury Skate and Sport or similar sporting goods outlets prior to the start of the season. A special offer ais available at Amesbury Sakate and sport.
Other equipment will be supplied by the team including uniform, helmet and shoulder pads.

Q:  When do the kids get their equipment?

A:  During the first or second week of August, the coaches will set up a time for equipment pick up, which will include helmets, uniforms, and pads.  (See upcoming events for equipment pick up schedule)