The Ayden Arts and Recreation Department is planning for the 2023 season which is scheduled to begin in August. Our sports teams are coached by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Recreation Department.
The Ayden Arts and Recreation sponsored leagues and activities are formed and operated on the principles of good sportsmanship, fair play, courtesy to others, healthy activity and other policies pertaining to all-around community understanding and development. In an effort to meet this goal, teams will be comprised of youth of all skill levels. The emphasis is to have fun, improve skills, learn team play and develop a passion for the game.
Our season is from September to November. Games and practices are typically done Monday thru Thursday. Games will be played at Ayden District Park and Winterville fields.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Flag Football teaches the basic fundamentals of youth football. This league provides the players with guidance while learning the basics. Kids will learn the fundamentals, sportsmanship and team work while having FUN.
TACKLE FOOTBALL
Our Tackle Football League focuses on the basic fundamentals of the sports of football. Kids of all talents levels can learn and improve their skills. Our coaches stress sportsmanship, work ethic and team work.
Weight Limit: A minimum weight of 50 lbs will be required for age’s 8-13.Please refer to table below for position weight requirements. Players required to play offensive and defensive line will wear a black “X” on the back of the helmet. Players required to play offensive line only will wear an orange “X” on the back of the helmet. Any player with an “X” must play interior line. (tackle to tackle)
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8-10
yr. olds |
11-13
yr. olds |
Notes |
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Skill
Position |
Max
115 lbs |
Max
140 lbs |
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O
& D Line |
116-135
lbs |
141-155
lbs |
Players
shall display black “X” on helmet at all times |
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O
Line Only |
136+ |
156+ |
Players
shall display orange/red “X” on helmet at all times |
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Minimum
weight for 8-13 yr. olds is 50lbs |
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$35 Residents
$60 Non residents
The success of our youth sport programs relies on the great support of our volunteer coaches. Please consider volunteering to help our kids have a great football experience. We will hold a coaches meeting prior to the start of the season. If interested, please indicate so during the registration of your child or call the Ayden Arts and Recreation Department. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the field!
Click here for Coaches Application
Ayden Arts and Recreation uses volunteer coaches that have been certified though National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).
Click here for Information on National Alliance for Youth Sports
North Carolina High School Athletic Association rules and guidelines will be followed, except where noted in the Ayden Arts and Recreation league rulebook under “Football Coaches Handbook”
