Registration

Tackle Football Registration

2025 Tackle Football

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TACKLE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY MAY 5TH! Click here to register or look under our FOOTBALL>TACKLE>REGISTRATION tabs

We are excited to announce that Ridge Youth Tackle Football is returning to the NJ Suburban Youth Football League after a great 2024 season!!! All Ridge tackle teams will again compete against some of the best competition in our area - Chatham, Bridgewater, Cranford, Westfield and many more! Ridge home games will also now be played under the lights on Saturdays at Ridge Varsity Field and feature an announcer, music, snacks and much more.

THERE IS A REQUIREMENT THAT THE PLAYER MUST LIVE IN BERNARDS TOWNSHIP. During registration, you must upload a utility bill before completing the registration process. Please have your file ready.

If you do not live in Bernards Township, but your town does not offer an equivalent program, please contact [email protected] before registering.

Ridge Youth Sports Inc. Tackle Football welcomes grades 3rd through 8th. RYSI provides all equipment needed to participate in tackle football, EXCEPT YOUR HELMET and Game Jersey. We strongly recommend that if you intend to purchase a new helmet for the 2025 season, you do so as soon as possible. Once final rosters are set players will chose numbers and order jerseys with their names on them.

We welcome every player, of any weight. Games are played throughout the day and into the evening on Saturdays (home) and Sunday (away), from September through November. RYSI has partnered with the Suburban Football League and will be competing in its American division. Through this partnership, we will bring an established conference and steady flow of games to the RYSI program. We feel this partnership is in the best interest of Ridge as we usher in the next generation of youth football with a conference alignment offering nearly 20 competitive towns.

Tackle football should be your child’s primary sport for the fall season. Attendance at all practices and games is important to the safety, security and success of each team!

PLEASE NOTE:

Pre-Registration for all age groups will be capped at 25 players. Registrants after the initial 25 in each age group will be placed on a waitlist and additional teams/increased roster sizes will be determined based on player count and coaching staff, equipment, and field availability.

Make sure your son's photo in your account is up-to-date (less than 2 years old). It must be a head shot without hats and sunglasses.

The participants are to be separated and placed into one of the following six (6) levels based primarily upon age and grade. The league does have age requirements for these division which are being left intentionally to avoid any confusion. Based on previous experience all or most players will meet the age requirements.

A Level – 8th Grade

B Level – 7th Grade

C Level – 6th Grade

D Level – 5th Grade

E Level – 4th Grade

F Level – 3rd Grade

There is no overall maximum weight limitation at any level, however, participants are restricted from running or handling the ball based upon maximum ball handler weight limits as listed below. Ball handlers are pre-qualified at the beginning of the season during an official weigh-in and must be weighed and qualify again prior to the start of any league-sanctioned game.

A Level – Maximum weight for Ball Handlers – 160 pounds

B Level – Maximum weight for Ball Handlers – 135 pounds

C Level – Maximum weight for Ball Handlers – 120 pounds

D Level – Maximum weight for Ball Handlers – 105 pounds

E Level – Maximum weight for Ball Handlers – 95 pounds

F Level – Maximum weight for Ball Handlers – 90 pounds

Our ability to offer these age/grade-based programs will depend on two factors: Sufficient interest and player registrations, as well as sufficient parent volunteer coaches who are able and willing to complete the necessary safety, coaching and background check certifications and commit to the season from August to November. Our success as a program depends on parent volunteers.

IMPORTANT DATES:

***All dates are subject to change.

Summer Practice

· Mon, August 11 - Thursday, August 14, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

· Mon August 18 – Thursday, August 21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

· Mon, August 25 – Thursday, August 28, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Regular season practice

Beginning September 2nd and through November, all team practices will be held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

REGISTRATION FEES:

The cost for the season is $400 and can be paid in full or split into two separate payments (due upon registration and on June 15th). A late fee of $50 will be assessed for all registrations after July 1st.

If you have a financial hardship and would like to apply for financial assistance for the program fees only, please request a Financial Aid/Payment Plan Application by emailing [email protected].