Lakota Stallions Youth Football is geared for all to enjoy, learn, character and self esteem, while being parent friendly.
Are there Weight Limits?
There are no weight limits for any child to play. See League Rules for running back weight limits. There are no weekly weight-ins; only one weight-in at the beginning of the season.
Is there a Draft?
No. Players do not have to go through work-outs for a draft.
Do you have to be a Christian to join the Stallions?
Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join the Stallions to teach and mentor Christian values and virtues.
Is a Child Ever Turned Away?
No child is turned away for any reason. Financial scholarship programs available. If a team is
filled a waiting list will be created.
What does the sign-up fee cover?
All practice equipment, balls, tees, liability insurance, web design and hosting, printing, postage, and administration services.
Are there Fund Raisers?
Fund-raising will involve parents working on sponsorship and donors.
Do parents have to work concession stands?
No.
How do I purchase equipment?
A Riddell representative will size equipment for each player and equipment will be purchased direct from Riddell.
What kind of Equipment is used?
Top quality equipment utilizing the highest technology including air helmets, excellent pads, and first class uniforms.
How much does the Equipment cost?
Approximately $290 per player subject to change. All equipment purchased from Riddell. This equipment will last at least 3-6 years.
What equipment is included from Riddell?
Equipment includes Revolution Air helmet, shoulder pads, one game jerseys, practice jersey, game pants with pads, practice pants. Parents own the equipment and when child graduates from the Stallions you can sell .
Where are games played?
All grades play home games at the same location—Niederman Family Farm or any other local fields. Away games are played at
various locations.
When are games played?
All games are played on Saturday only. Bowl games and extra games to be announced. Make up games and bowl games could
Be played on Sunday.
How do the playoffs and Super bowl work?
All teams go to the playoffs leading to the Super Bowl for each grade.
When will Practice Start?
Third Tuesday of July.
How often do the teams practice?
In the months of July and August there are 3 practices per week only. This is the time for conditioning and teaching skills. Beginning the first full week of September or when school starts there will be no more than 2 week-day practices.
Are the Coaches Trained?
Yes. All coaches each year must attend training through SportsLeader at a cost of approximately $50 paid by each coach.
Only first year coaches must supply and pay for a FBI background check.
Is there a maximum of players per team?
The maximum number of players on each team is 22.
Will my child get playing time?
Every child will start and play entire game on offense or defense contingent on the following conditions. The player's willingness to play the entire game on offense or defense is a factor also. The amount of playing time depends on overall attitude acceptable behavior at practices and games, being on time to practice and games, team spirit, respect for other team members and coaches, ability, paying attention at practice and games, player safety, practice and game attendance, interaction with team mates, improvement and growth. We expect all players to compete for and earn a starting position since only 11 players play at any one time. It is our goal to play as many players as the game dictates and is the head coach's decision. We also are aware that some parents expect their child to play no matter what, even though the above is not fulfilled. Our goal, over playing time, is to teach responsibility, accountability, competitiveness and to never give up. Life requires building values and character. To play players for just showing up and not filling the above requirements is sending a very bad message. Football is the ultimate team sport as is life. If the above is not your goal, then the program may not be for you and your child.
What if we go on vacation during summer practice?
Any practices that are missed will affect the player's ability to learn and could effect playing time. Those that attend all practices will grow and learn faster.
What are the Parent's Responsibilities?
See League Rules. Parents, players, and coaches must sign a contract before practice starts.
Is Lakota Stallions part of a larger program?
Member of the American Youth Association
Is there a Banquet?
We have decided not to have banquets due to the costs associated. A season end celebration will be held each year and each team can have a gathering.
Help needed?
Please contact us if you would like to help.
Trophies:
The league may present trophies, however, as an organization we will not present individual or team trophies. Each child should remember the experience as to what they learned, the friends they made, and the values they walked away with. It is encouraged that teams do not give individual trophies. The goals of the Stallions is not to win a trophy.