Who can participate to play Xpress Football?
Boys and girls ages 4-14 from the towns of North Smithfield, Blackstone, Millville, and surrounding towns can play Xpress Football.
How often is practice and where does it take place?
Practices begin in the last week of July,and are four nights a week, usually lasting from 6pm-8pm and when school starts, kids practice three nights a week. All practices take place at the Meadows field, behind the Polish American Club in Blackstone. Days and times of practice are determined by head coaches.
When do we play the games?
All our games take place on Sunday’s. Our home games are played on the North Smithfield High School Football field. Usually the gameday schedule has been this, Flag – 9am ; Jr PeeWee (8U) – 10:30am; Jr Varsity (12U) – 12pm; Varsity (14U) – 1:30pm; Pee Wee (10U) – 3pm
What equipment is needed?
We provide players with most of the equipment, i.e helmet, rib pads, shoulder pads. You will need to provide football cleats, mouth guard with strap, football pants with pads for game day and practices , practice jerseys (game jerseys are not to be worn at practice) and a supportive cup if needed.
How many players are on the team?
The maximum players per team is 36.
Does everyone play?
Yes everyone plays. Each child is required to play a certain amount of downs, depending on the team size.
Do you perform background checks on coaches?
Yes all Board members, head coaches and assistant coaches go through a background check.
If I register my child do I have to volunteer or pay an opt out fee for not volunteering?
No, unlike other programs we do not charge a fee if you do not volunteer. Please remember this is a 100% volunteer run league, without the help of parents this league would not be able to run.
My child is not scheduled for a physical until after the season starts, what do I do?
Please contact Wayne Cornell or Charissa Amesbury or email Xpressfootballcheer@gmail.com