What is LWF?
Little Warriors is a youth tackle football program that has been around for over thirty years. We are a member of the Seacoast Junior Football League and play other teams in this league.
Who runs LWF?
We are run by a small group of board of directors who volunteer their time and sanity to the program. However, we would not be a successful program without the parent volunteers or the incredible coaching volunteers we have!
Who is eligible to play LWF?
LWF is open to boys and girls 3rd through 8th grade of any SAU #21 (Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton and Seabrook) schools, including Sacred Heart.
W hat are the Youth age groups/teams?
Our Youth division is an instructional program and consists of 3rd and 4th graders.
What are the PW age groups/teams?
Our Pee Wee teams consist of 5th and 6thgraders, divided into an A-Team (competitive) and a B-Team (instructional)
What are the JV/V age groups/teams?
Our JV and Varsity teams consist of 7th and 8th graders. JV being (instructional) and our Varsity is (competitive)
How much does LWF cost?
cost to register a football player is $175.00, Cheerleaders are $150.00. If you are registering more than one player, there is a family cap of $300.00.
Are scholarships available?
Yes! There is an application for scholarships in the registration packet.
When does the season start?
Our equipment hand out is typically the 2nd week of August and our first practice is on or about August 15th. Dates for the 2012 season are TBD
When is the 2012 Jamboree?
The Jamborees TBD
Weigh in begins at 7:30 sharp. Games begin at 9 am and end at noon. JV/Varsity TBD
When is the first game?
Youth, Pee Wee and JV/Varsity TBD
What equipment does LWF provide for the players?
We provide helmets, shoulder pads, game uniforms (home & away), practice uniforms, mouth guards, and pads.
What equipment does LWF NOT provide?
We do not provide cups (not required, but highly recommended), or cleats.
**Cleats must be plastic, no metal cleats are allowed on the fields. We recommend removable cleats not molded cleats from a shoe company not an apparel company. I.e. Nike and Adidas are shoe companies. Under Armour and Reebok make clothing 1st.
Where and when are PeeWee practices?
The practices are held at Tuck Field before school starts Mondays 4:30-7 and Tuesday -Friday-5-7 pm After school begins Tuesday-Thursday- 5-7 pm Fridays-5-6:30 pm.
Where and when are JV/V practices?
The practices are held at Tuck Field before school starts- Monday 4:30-7 and Tuesday-Friday 5:30-7:30 After school begins- Tuesday-Friday 6:00-7:30 A small group will meet at 5:30 Tuesday-Friday
Where are games played?
Our home games will be played at Winnacunnet High School. Away games vary on our opponents; directions will be given before away games.
What is the LWF website?
Well, you are reading this, so you found it! The website will be updated often as the season nears and during the season we will have pictures and game recaps from the coaches.
Do you need volunteers?
A resounding YES! Due to the amount of people it takes to run a program of this size, volunteering by our players parents at games is mandatory. At equipment handout, you will receive a volunteer schedule for all home games.
Do you accept donations?
Another resounding YES! A program with over 100 players is costly to run, with equipment, field and official costs, any and all donations are gratefully accepted.
Do you do fundraising?
YES! Our major fundraiser this year will be calendars. You will receive details at equipment handout. If anyone would like to donate to the list of prizes for the calendar, please contact us.
Do we take team pictures?
Yes and you will be notified.
Do we have cheerleaders?
Yes, there is a cheerleading squad associated with us, however they are a part of the LWF program. For questions about cheerleading, please contact please Karen at CheerfortheWarriors_yahoo.com.
How do we keep everyone informed?
Good question! Email, email, email! With exception of announcements coaches make at practices (which may also be in an email), almost all of our communication will be via email, as it is the easiest and quickest way to communicate with over 200 people at once. By the end of the season, you will dread seeing my email address in your inbox! Of course, you can always find one of the board members, or coaches at practice should you have any questions/concerns.
Do you have a year-end banquet?
Yes, we do. Although a date has not yet been set, it will be soon after the final games of the season. You will be notified well in advanced with the date so you can make arrangements.
W hat advice can you offer?
There are a few things you can do to prepare for the season. First, bring lots of water to all practices, especially preseason. Also, buy stock in bug repellant! While the town sprays Tuck Field, the bugs can still be vicious and we recommend EVERY child be sprayed (or bathed) prior to practice. Also, home and school come before football. We recommend that all players put their schoolwork and education before football, so getting homework done before practice is a great way to start!
For questions not covered here, please email Maria DallaCosta at mariadallacosta13_gmail.com
