The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks with the East Howard Jaguars, Inc. will offer competitive youth football programs this fall.

Players will be placed on teams based on age, weight, evaluation, and team requirements. Indicate child's weight and experience in notes. Evaluations to determine student-athletes placement will occur during the summer practices, we strongly encourage you to plan vacations before August.

We strongly urge you to register before June 30th. All participants must have a photo ID from the MVA or Mid-Maryland Youth Football and Cheer League on the first day of practice.

Practice begins Monday, July 29th, 2024. Practice will be held five nights per week at Troy Park in Elkridge before Howard County Public Schools start, and three nights per week thereafter for the duration of the season. Practice days will be determined by your child’s coach once school has begun.

Games are held on some Friday nights or Saturday and will require travel. Inclement weather make-up games may be held on any day of the week. The season will run through mid-November except for those teams that continue into other post season championships.

See concussion information online at www.howardcountymd.gov/concussion. Review of this information is required by law before you are allowed to register for sports programs.

REFUNDS: A $29 administrative fee will be deducted from refund requests made prior to July 18, 2024. A 50% administrative fee will be deducted from refund requests made July 17-Aug. 12. No refunds after Aug. 12, 2024.

EQUIPMENT: Each athlete will be issued equipment. A $250 deposit check will be required at equipment checkout. Each player must provide: athletic supporter and cup, practice pants, practice jersey, mouthpiece, socks, and cleats.

Volunteers are needed for coaching, assistant coaching, web site assistance, team admin, and other committees.

Registration: 410-313-7275.

Information: Ray Hall, 410-313-1689 or arhall@howardcountymd.gov .

Prompt drop off and pickup of child/children at recreational programs is mandatory. Late fees will be accessed for late pick-ups as outlined in the parent manual.

Join us in the East Howard Jaguars 7-on-7 Spring Passing League for 10U thorough 13U. Organized 7 on 7 is becoming one of the leading ways for students to learn and develop offensive and defensive skills, that will transfer to next fall 2024 in a non-tackle way.

Howard County Recreation and Parks is working with the Mid-Maryland Youth Football and Cheer leagues to develop a successful spring 7 on 7 program in the area with teams playing from around the surrounding counties. It allows coaches a way of teaching players basic passing, catching, and route plays in a non-tackle environment and helps maintain physical conditioning during the offseason.

Practice times will be at the team coach’s discretion, but it will usually not exceed 4 hours per week. Practice will begin early spring or second week of March and be at local Ellicott City/Elkridge grass or turf fields.

Games are tentatively set for Saturdays, April 13 – June 1, with playoffs and championships. Games are hourly, on weekends at East Columbia Lib ary grass fields.

Policies and rules are set by HCRP 7-on-7 Football League coordinator. Age determination date is August 1, 2024. No weight restrictions. Players will be placed on teams based on lowest age group eligibility. Program reserves the right to move registered players according to ability/age.

Scholarship assistance available to Howard County residents that qualify, 410-313-7275.

See concussion information online at www.howardcountymd.gov/concussion.htm.

Review of this information is required by law before you are allowed to register for sports programs.

REFUNDS: A minimum 20% administrative fee will be deducted from all refund requests. No refunds after April 1.

Registration: 410-313-7275.

Info: Ray Hall or arhall@howardcountymd.gov , 410-313-1689.

Prompt drop off and pickup of child/children at recreational programs is mandatory.