Click HERE for the Picture Order FormPSO exists to share the life changing message of the gospel of Jesus Christ through the vehicle of youth football. Our desire is that youth football players from across the Metroplex would have an opportunity to know Christ personally, learn to play football the right way, and learn valuable life lessons that can be taught through youth sports. The Gospel will be shared at our football clinic and an invitation will be extended to any child or adult wishing to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Rules
PSO Football Rules
New Team Application
Teams that have never played in PSO before need to fill out a New Team Application and email it to Tony Lewandowski at tlewandowski@prestonwood.org. Please make sure you read all of the information below.
Division Determination
PSO Football divisions are grade based with a maximum age limit. Therefore, players must meet the grade requirement and not exceed the maximum age limit for that division. Division eligibility is determined by a child's grade for the upcoming school year. The player's age is determined as of September 1st of the current calendar year. The player may not exceed the age limit for their division in order to play in the current grade.
Age Determining Dates for 2017-2018 School Year
Players must play in the division of their current grade unless they are approved by the league to play up a grade level. Players are NOT allowed to play down a grade. The age determining dates are only used to determine if a player is too old to play with his or her grade and must play up a grade division. The following chart offers a quick reference for determining player eligibility. Players who do not meet the division criteria for eligibility are not eligible to participate in that division and must play up. There is no appeal available to the parents nor opportunity for board review. When two grades are combined to form one division, the higher (older) grade is used for age determination.
Grade Division |
| Player is not Eligible if the Player Date of Birth Is Prior to: |
| 7th Grade | | 9/1/2004
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6th Grade |
| 9/1/2005 |
5th Grade |
| 9/1/2006 |
4th Grade |
| 9/1/2007 |
3rd Grade |
| 9/1/2008 |
2nd Grade |
| 9/1/2009 |
1st Grade | | 9/1/2010 |
| Kindergarten |
| 9/1/2011
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Spring League
Games are touch/flag 7 on 7 format (like summer high school leagues) with a maximum of 12 players per team and a minimum of 8 players on each team. Participants may register as an individual or as a team (12 players max). Coaches may register the team by going through the team registration process and paying the team fee.
1st & 2nd Grade Division
Players in this division must currently be in the 2nd grade or lower grade in the Spring of 2018. Coaches must provide to PSO a previous year's report card for each player on the team.
3rd & 4th Grade Division
Players in this division must currently be in the 4th grade or lower grade in the Spring of 2018. Coaches must provide to PSO a previous year's report card for each player on the team.
5th & 6th Grade Division
Players in this division must currently be in the 6th or lower grade in the Spring of 2018. Coaches must provide to PSO a previous year's report card for each player on the team.
7th Grade Division
Players in this division must currently be in 7th grade or lower in the spring of 2018. Coaches must provide to PSO a previous years report card for each player on the team.
Player Participation
Many of our players are new, first-time football players in each age group. All players are required to play on offense or defense and play a minimum of half the game.
Coaches
PSO football is about kids, but coaches make the positive difference. All coaches are required to complete a comprehensive certification process which includes a criminal background check. All Head Coaches are also required to attend our mandatory coaches meeting at the beginning of each season. All coaches are required to be certified by USA Football, to ensure that your child is getting the most up to date football safety measures. Coaches must register through our online registration system. When registering your child for the league there is an option to select that you would like to coach. If you did not select that option or are a coach not registering a child, please click HERE to begin the coach registration process.
Officials
We utilize officials are members in good standing with the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) and most work 5A and 6A High School games on Friday nights.
Player Certification
A copy of a state certified birth certificate and proof of grade is required for all players. This certificate should be turned in to the Head Coach by the beginning of the season.
Game Days
All games are played on Sunday's at PCA Lion Stadium. (Head coaches determine practice times and locations.)
League Fees
PSO Flag 7v7 fees include equipment provided by USA Flag Football. Check with your coach for additional details on what is needed for your league.
League | INDIVIDUAL FEE | TEAM FEE |
Flag 7v7 | $65.00 | $600.00 |
**Registration closes February 11th, 2018 at midnight. Registrations allowed after the deadline will include a $25 late fee.
REFUND POLICY: A registration refund can be obtained (less $25) prior to August 1, after which there is no refund. Please encourage your child to honor his commitment to play.
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League Awards
Awards given to 1st and 2nd Place teams only.
Questions
Contact Tony Lewandowski at tlewandowski@prestonwood.org or 972-820-5238 with questions.