General Football Information

Practice Information:
Location: Practices are normally held at the Boonsboro Educational Complex.  Times and locations are deteremined by the coach. Locations can change due to school events/functions.
* Parking - please do not park in the grass or in the parking area in front of the high school gym. Also, please adhere to the parking signs. No one should be parking along the red curbs, if you are parking in this area - please be aware police will be giving tickets.

What to bring:  All children should bring an insulated water jug.  And be dressed to play football.  This includes cleats, mouth pieces, and cups. 

Times:  Times can vary due to school functions; however practices are normally held Monday-Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00.  Days and times are normally adjusted once school begins.  Please have your child at the field and ready to begin practice at least 10 mins. early. Please let your coaches know if your child is unable to attend practice or any games.  At the end of most practices, the coaches will huddle-up the team to comment on practice.  Parents are encouraged to watch practices.

 
Game Information:
Location:  Home games are held at the Boonsboro High School track.  See directions for away games.

What to bring:  All children should bring an insulated water jug.  And be dressed to play football.  This includes cleats, mouth pieces, and cups.  Not all fields have bleachers, so bring chairs or blankets.

Times:  All games are held on Saturday or Sunday.  Times vary depending on your child's team. General game day line-up; Pony "B" team, JV "B" team, Mini-Pony & Flag normally play at the same time, Pony "A" team, JV "A" team, and Varsity. All players are asked to be at the field and ready to practice/warm-up, one hour prior to their game.

Equipment:
Provided: BAAA provides the helmet, pads, standard mouth piece, and uniform.
Parent: Each player is required to have cleats (soft rubber) and a cup.  Some children like to have arm pads, gloves, rib pads, etc.
** If your child has braces, please make sure to purchase a special mouth piece designed for braces.   

Food/Drinks:
Please allow 1 1/2 - 2 hours for food to digest prior to a game or practice.
Water is recommended for practices and games. 

BAAA and our coaches strongly encourage the children not to play tackle or touch football at home or anywhere other than under the supervision of the coaches.

If at any time you have questions, concerns, or suggestions please feel free to contact your team parent, coach, football directors, or any board member.
 

PARENTS WANTED!
This organization is completing ran by parent volenteers.  Without the support of the community, schools, and the many volenteers, this would not be possible.  Each team has key positions that work together to help build a winning team! 

Team Mom/Dad 
Team Parents will be the main communicators between the coaches, players/parents, and the league throughout the season.  It will be the Team Parent's responsiblity to notify the parents/players of any upcoming events, changes in practice/game schedules, fundraisers, etc.  This information will be provided to the Team Parent from either the coaches or the Team Parent Coordinator.  The Coordinator will insure Team Parents are updated with accurate information, news and upcoming events. 

Team Journalist
Team Journalists will be required to take notes during the game and draft a summary of the game's highlights for both home and away games.  The summaries will posted on the website by Wednesday of the following week. For teams having an "A" & "B" team, would need a Team Journalist for each one. 

Team Statistician
Team Statition will be required to record all of the stats for both home and away games. The stats will be posted on the website by Wednesday of the following week.  For teams having an "A" & "B" team, would need a Team Statition for each one. 

Team Announcer
Team Annoucers will be required to announce the plays of each home game. Again, teams having an "A" & "B" team, would need to have an annoucer for each one.

Team Photographer
Unlike the other positions, the Team Photographer wouldn't need to take pictures of every player or every game. But a few shots at the games of players or action shots to post to the website game summaries would be great!    

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Deanna Holder, Team Parent Coordinator at the following;  
GDDGH@juno.com  or  301-432-6755 


Additional Information
At the time of registration, parents review their responsiblities.  Parent responsiblities are to fulfill their concession and fundraising obligations.

Concession
Parents are responsible for working in the concession stand ONE, 4 hour shift  per child with a maximum of 2 sign-ups per household.   Concessions are broken down into different areas; admission gate, spirit wear, and two food areas, the trailer or snack stand. BAAA offers various days/times to fulfill your obligation.  The concession stand is open during practices, games, and some special events in the spring. If you do not wish to work your turn in the concession stand you may “opt out” of this responsibility by donating $50.00 (per registered participant) to BAAA.  However, in order to hold parents resposible for their concession duty BAAA is collecting a $50.00 check payable to BAAA at registration.  This check will be held until your responsiblities have been fulfilled. If you do not fulfill this responsibility, the check will be cashed by BAAA. Once you have, the check will be returned to you

Fundraisers
Raffle Tickets: BAAA requires one fundraising activity per year. You are required to purchase raffle tickets at registration. Then, if you want, you can sell the tickets to reimburse yourself for the $50.00 paid at registration. Whether you sell the tickets or descide to keep them yourself, it is your responsibility to turn-in the stub portion of the raffle ticket to the concession stand or your Team Parent.  The raffle tickets are drawn at the Awards Ceremony at the end of the season.

Money Bonanza: BAAA holds a money bonanza each year as an additional fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased from any board member.  Each ticket admits two people, over the age of 21. For the price of the ticket, each couple receives dinner, drinks, DJ/dance, and a chance to win $1000.00. BAAA also has different types of raffles, tip jars, and games. This event is normally held locally, on a Saturday night. See "Events" for more information.