League play begins this Saturday!  We are still accepting registrations in all divisions.  Come on down and get in on the fun!   Summer 2008 Program Information:   Is your player "chompin at the bit" to play tackle football but you're not ready to sign your life away to the endless practices and high potential for injury in standard tackle football?   Due to compressed schedule and casual nature of summer programs the tempo and intensity of this program is very low key and fun.  The idea is to have fun learning and playing the game of tackle football with friends. There will be no separate practices. Groups will meet and practice for 1 hour and then play a fun, low key game whose intensity level increases with age, weight and experience levels.   Like Arena Football on grass, with modified rules for safety, and a game designed primarily for a high octane passing attack and 6 less players on the field.   Our Ultimate Tackle Football program combines the speed, fun and explosiveness of NFL Flag Football with the toughness and some of the intensity of standard tackle programs.  Our 50 yard field, 2/1st down zones, 8 player per side field makes this style of play unique and fun to play and watch. Yes, our program fields 8 players per side as opposed to the standard 11 player field in other programs.  This opens the field for more offensive production and less players on the field means a more finesse style passing game and less middle of the field crowding which decreases the injury factor. It is a style of play that challenges players to succeed by virtue of skill more than brute strength.  It is 3/4 contact, (3/4 contact is described as a good clean tackle without excessive force)full pads tackle but the modified rules, field set up and nature of the game are safer and more enjoyable.     What level of ability and experience do our players come from?  Most of our players have either never played tackle football previously or are returning players with little experience.  A smaller percentage of players have some experience and have either been cut from a team but still want to play, have "aged out" of other programs, are in the off season from their regular teams or simply want to play football without the intensity and commitment level required of standard civic or high school programs.  Whatever the background,  our players always find a great place and fun environment to play, learn and enjoy the great game of football.        Divisions are based upon age but experience, height and weight will also be taken into account as to division.   Overall division placement will depend upon numbers of players registered.  This is our target divisions based on age.  Weight and general athletic ability is also considered.                              6-8 years old             ( this one is a low key,  instructional / play program)                              9-11 years                          11-13 years                          14 - 16 years   Based on a 6 game season, our details are as       When:   2 hours every Saturday Evenings  June 21 - August 2 Where:  Acalanes High School, Lafayette CA       Base Fee  : $175   There are no addtional try out fees and no volunteer deposits/buy outs in this program.  We do however offer substantial discounts for volunteer service (see below) For more information or for team registration please contact  chris@walnutcreeksportsleague.com     We always need good coaches.  Please consider helping out in this capacity. You will receive the appropiate discount and your players will benefit greatly from your work.  Head coaches should have some level of football knowledge and expertise ( We will support and offer a wide array of resources for you to succeed)  Assistant coaches need only have desire to help and ability to implement training goals and techniques as they are delegated.    Discounts: Head Coach $125 (Registration is only $50)  Needs some functional knowledge and experience and ability to teach football fundamentals.  Time commitment is 2 hours per week on Saturday evenings.   Rebates: These positions are rebated $50 at end of season.   Assistant Coach Referee No formal football experience required but it is preferable.   Field Supervisor: $75 (3 positions only) Assists in setting up and managing games. Easy stuff but needs organized manager type. No football experience needed.       Uniforms: We provide helmet/w chin strap, shoulder pads, jersey, pants and leg / hip pads.  Players will need to provide at minimum cleats and a mouthpiece.  This completes the basic uniform that is required for any player to play.  Other optional equipment may be provided by the player if desired(neck roll, rib pads etc).         Uniform Deposit :      $200 (this check not cashed and returned at end season with uniform)