Ute Conference Football

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The age of a player for the playing season shall be his/her attained age as of July 1, of that year. 7 year old scouts playing age
for the season shall be his/her attained age as of September 1, of that year. A player turning 8 after July 1 and before
September 1 of current year will have the option to play in the Scout division. This will require parental consent of the player.

Scout 7 - 8 X Weight 85 lbs No Z Downs Or optional 1 year move “Y”UP ONLY
(For 8-year-olds only)

Gremlin 9 X Weight 95 lbs Z Weight 10yr old 70 lbs
Or optional 1 year move “Y”UP ONLY

Pee Wee 10 X Weight 105 lbs Z Weight 11yr old 80 lbs Or optional 1 year move

Mity Mite 11 X Weight 125 lbs Z Weight 12yr old 100 lbs Or optional 1 year move

GridIron 12 X Weight 135 lbs Z Weight 13yr old 110 lbs Or optional 1 year move

Bantam 13 - 14 X Weight 165 lbs

Y Up - 1 year move – Bylaw 13.1 / Players may Y Up 1 age weight classification with signed parental consent

Y & Z mandatory Weigh Ins – Y & Z players may only weigh once prior to the original district
dates.

The games bein in mid August and continue each Saturday for a minimum of 8 weeks (9 weeks depending on game schedule). Games will be played on Labor Day and UEA weekend. Games will not be changed because the University of Utah is playing at the same time. Playoffs conclude by early November.

Saturday game times: Start at 9:00 am.

Each player will receive a helmet, shoulder pads, and game pants.
Some districts provide Jerseys that will be returned at the end of season. Other Districts provide jerseys each season as part of the registration fee.
Mouthpieces, socks, athletic supporters (w/cups), and football shoes are not supplied.
We agree to be fully responsible for the return of the items of equipment issued to the above named player. All equipment is to be returned in reasonable condition, with normal wear and tear when requested to do so by Conference or district officials, or pay the stated value of $260.00, plus all costs of collection Including a reasonable attorney
fees plus interest.
Contact your district president for more details.

The "X"-man Rule in the conference bylaws is presently written as follows:
13.1.1 The "X" player must be an Interior lineman on offense, playing one of the four line positions, from Tackle to Tackle, the "X" player must be set, but not necessarily down in a 3 or 4 point stance at the snap of the ball. On defense the "X" player must be an interior lineman.
They can line up anywhere along the line of scrimmage. However, they must be on the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball. The "X" player on defense must be down in a 3 or 4 point stance at the snap of the ball.

ALL "X"-MEN-- The following criteria apply to ALL "X"-men:
1. All individuals listed on their teams´ roster as an "X"-man, must have either a 4" White or Black "X" on the front AND back of their helmet. The Conference Board of Directors have also instructed the President´s of each District to inform their Coaches to ONLY use Conference-purchased block "X´s". Skull bones, decorations, colorings, numbers, names, writings, etc. are prohibited on the "X", and the "X" can NOT be made of Athletic tape, black electrical tape or anything other the Conferenceprovided "X".

You may email Cory Plant at cplant@murray.utah.gov

NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN ON OR AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE / TRYOUTS - NO EXCEPTIONS
Tryouts for team placement are considered Practice. Refunds will only be issued after all equipment has been returned to the district. Subject to $25.00 Administrative fee on refunds. All refunds require an Authorized District Official to submit “Request for Refund Authorization Form”. Contact your district president for more details.

The Ute Conference charges standard fees for each player, Districts may charge fees in addition to.

REGISTRATION FEE Breakdown To Ute Conference:

$160.00 OF REGISTRATION FEE goes towards UTE CONFERENCE Conference Management, Legal Fees, Accounting /Bookkeeping Conference and District, Tax Preparation, State and Federal Compliance, 501(c)3, Website Management, Fundraiser Management, Vendor Management, Referee Coordination, Playoff Payment and Management, Championship Trophies, Year End Banquet, Coaches Background Check Subsidies, Liability Insurance, Medical Insurance. Referee, Security and online transactions fees are included.

District Fees are then added for cost of jersey, equipment purchase, field rental and district operations. Each District OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY as a Franchise of the UTE CONFERENCE, Inc. This results in the registration fees varying from District to District. Registration costs vary by district and is generally in the range of 250.00 – 350.00.

Official team practice may begin on the Monday after July 24th. Each District may decide to start later than this date. Check with your district president for start dates. First Contact practice is the 3rd scheduled practice day.

Each player must play a minimum of 10 plays in every game. A play is constituted as any time the official puts the ball in play.

Contact your district president for more details.

Official Weigh-In is conducted the second week prior to the first game. Any player who misses the official weigh in is removed from the roster and is ineligible to play the first game Players caught
playing are subject to suspension and the game will be a forfeiture. Coach or coaches will be suspended. A makeup weigh in will be the Tuesday after the 1st regular season game. Contact District President for times and dates.

You need to contact the District President in the district you want to coach in.

Refund Insurance Available – $25.00 per registration – Non-transferrable – Must be purchased at time of registration

Cover Perils Include:
Sickness/Injury (on or off the field)
Inclement Weather
Uninhabitable residence – Home condemned by city, state or municipality
Traffic accident causing injury to player
Job transfer or Job layoff (Parent or Guardian)