Signup and Information

Who can play for the Chili Lions?

In general, players and cheerleaders for the Chili Lions must live in the towns of Gates, Chili, Riga, and Wheatland. However, there are additional rule with regard to zip code, school districts, and players and cheerleaders who have played in the past for the Lions (and their siblings). If there is any question with regard to eligibility contact either our President or the Coordinators listed on the "Contacts" page.

HOME FIELD and Practices:
          During August - Davis Park - Off of Chestnut Ridge Road (MAP)
          After August - Memorial Park - In the back of the Chili Recreation - 3235 Chili Avenue (MAP)

REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION:
You must have...

1. Original Birth Certificate, or other proof of age that we will copy.
2. A completed Medical Form signed by a Doctor or other licensed medical official, certifying that the participant is physically fit to play tackle football or to cheerlead. The form must be dated no earlier than January 1, 2006
3. At the end of the school year, supply us with a copy of final Report Card for the 2005-2006 School year, showing all quarters or semesters, and front and back covers.
4. A photograph, head and shoulders only, NO HAT or CAP or other person in the picture
5. Cash or check made out to "Chili Lions Youth Football" for $120.00 for everyone, additional family members are $90. The Registration Fee is $100 and $75 respectively if paid before March 5, 2006.
6. Mandatory Fundraiser of either prepaying for two boxes of candy ($104), or a buyout of the fundraiser by paying $54.
7. A child will not be allowed to practice until all requirements above are met. This includes the time it takes to process the paperwork, which, depending on the volume, could be a few days.

AGE DIVISIONS:
Reference your child's month and year of birth. Where they cross is you child's age for the 2006 Season.

	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
JAN		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
FEB		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
MAR		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
APR		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
MAY		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
JUN		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
JUL		15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
AUG	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
SEP	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
OCT	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
NOV	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7
DEC	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7

PLAYING LEVELS
Each Player will be weighed-in during the practice season for Safety Certification. Players
must play in their own weight division. Divisional weight requirements are:

Weight/Age Divisions

League	Age on July 31	Weight at Certification
Mitey Mite	7,8,9	45 to 90 lbs.

Jr. Pee Wee	8,9,10	55 to 100 lbs.
	11	55 to 80 lbs.
Pee Wee	9,10,11	70 to 115 lbs.
	12	70 to 95 lbs.
Jr. Midget	10,11,12	80 to 130 lbs.
	13	80 to 110 lbs.
Midget	11,12,13,14	95 to 150 lbs.
	15	95 to 130 lbs.

Each player is weighed-in before each game; Players may gain 1 lb. per week after the first game, if they are certified. If a Player is not certified, they are not allowed the 1 lb. per week gain, but must weigh in at the weight listed above. Players who do not attend the weigh-in or do not meet the weight limits are not allowed to play in that game.
Mitey-Mites are a fun instructional league with equipment. A score is kept, but only to assure that the "running up the score" rules are adhered ti..

SAFETY
The Pop Warner football program emphasizes player safety. Every player must have a
Doctor's approval to play. At every practice or game, a person qualified to administer
first aid will be present. Before any player participates in physical contact drills against
another player, he will have had 20 hours of intensive physical conditioning. At each
practice and before each game, he will go through a thorough routine of stretching and
warming up exercises. Before he ever takes the field in a game, he will have had over 20
hours of vigorous training and conditioning. When they plays, their games will be officiated
by certified football officials.

EQUIPMENT
Each Player is issued the following equipment:

Each Cheerleader is expected to purchase the following item approved of by Chili Lions: