Who may play for the Bayside Raiders Football team?

The league offers recreational tackle football for boys and girls from ages 7-14. Participants do not need to attend Virginia Beach Public Schools (may be home-schooled or attend private/parochial school). A number of non-residents are also permitted to participate in the City-Wide League. Same for Basketball, Volleyball and Cheerleading.    Players in Farm Basketball, Flag Football, and Mighty Mite Tackle Football may also reside outside of Virginia Beach.

 

How do we register online?

Just go to www.baysidesports.net and follow the instructions. It’s easy!

 

When/where are On-site Signups for Basketball, Football, Volleyball and Cheerleading?

On-site signups begin in July for football/volleyball and October for basketball at the Bayside Recreation Center located at 4500 First Court Rd. (Link to map below)

 

On-site registration now available at the NEW WILLIAMS FARM REC CENTER!.http://goo.gl/maps/eshhz

 

What is the cost of registration?

Tackle football is $120. (Kids keep their jerseys). Flag football IS $70 and cheerleading are $45. Basketball is $70.  Little Ballers $40 You also receive a $10 discount for every additional child participant.

 

What methods of payment to you accept?

Online registration is easy. We accept credit/debit cards or PayPal . Of course, you can also register onsite with credit/debit card, personal checks or cash.

 

Where Does my Money Go?

All money collected goes to support the league. The majority of your fees pay for field rental from the VB Park & Rec Department, custodians, buying equipment and and paying referees. Other expenses include team t-shirts/party, insurance, field equipment, clinics, website and tournaments. No money goes to any of the league officials.

 

Does my football registration fee pay for uniforms?

Registration fees cover the entire football uniform except for shoes and socks. However, each year we have a football cleats drive in which kids donate their outgrown shoes to the league. Check with a coach if you need football cleats.

 

Can I request to be on the same team as someone else?

In tackle football, Players are placed on teams according to their age, weight and ability at the coaches’ discretion. This ensures that your child is placed at a level which is safe, fun and optimizes their chance for success. As a result, BRL cannot guarantee that you will play with an individual or for a certain coach.  

In Flag Football and Basketball there will be a blind draft.   EXCEPTION:  Basketball coaches may select up to 2 "Coach's Picks" for his team. Immediate family members such as siblings and Head coach's  children will be kept on the same team.   This rule does not include cousins or assistant coach's children.  Of course, these children can be placed on the same team through the two Coach's Picks if desired.

 

If I make the Middle School team, can I still play for the BRL Raiders?

Yes!! In fact, we encourage kids to still play recreation football since they generally will get more quality playing time than can be obtained at the middle school unlimited weight team.  Same for Basketball and Volleyball.

 

If I make the High School Junior Varsity or Varsity team, can I still play for the BRL Raiders?

No. The VB Parks and Recreation By-Laws do not allow High school players to also play recreation football, volleyball or basketball. As a result, we advise parents and kids to give pause before trying out for the JV team unless you’re very confident you will receive quality playing time. In many instances, it’s easy to make the JV team but you don’t play. Once you are on the JV roster, you cannot play rec football even if you subsequently leave the High School JV team.

 

In Tackle Football ....What does 150lb and 125lb limit mean?

This is the MAXIMUM WEIGHT allowed to play. Some parents believe that their child must weigh, e.g, 125lb to play. This is not the case. In fact, most children in the 125lb program weigh 85 to 105lb. You must weigh under the designated weight (125 or 150lb) to participate.  Special Midget Rule-12 year olds must weigh under 115lbs.

 

What is the difference between Recreational League and Pop Warner Travel League Football?

In a nutshell, it comes down to time and money. Pop Warner teams generally charge twice as much as BRL and require numerous fundraisers throughout the season. Travel football can be more competitive and some teams cut players at tryouts. BRL does not cut any player. The travel season is longer and PW teams often practice 4-5 times a week. Of course, PW games often involve travel. For the very best PW teams, there is an opportunity to play for regional, state and national titles but most do not achieve that level. BRL depends more on sponsorships than fundraisers. After August, the recreational league teams will practice twice per week, and play games on Saturday mornings. In VB, we are blessed with a very competitive Rec Football League. Championship games are held in the Sportsplex.

 

When do the recreational Tackle Football leagues play?

Practice will begin July 29 at 6pm. The first game will probably be early September .

 

Where do the Raiders practice?

Practices are held at Bettie F. Williams Elementary School 892 Newtown Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-1145. (map link below)

 

 

When and where are Raider games played?

125/150 lb games are played on Saturday mornings at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex, 2181 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-8064.  Mighty Mite Tackle and Flag Football game venue will vary week to week.

Where are basketball practices and games?  Practices begin in December and are held at various elementary schools in the Bayside Area.  Farm League games are usually held at  Bettie F. Williams Elementary  School.  Midget games are held at Bayside Middle School. Intermediate, Junior and Girls games vary in location from year to year.

 

When do games start?  Usually the first Saturday of the second school semester.  

What's the Little Ballers Basketball Program?   Little ballers are ages 5-6 years.  The program consists of eight 1 hour sessions that will stress basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, etc.   There will be no organized league teams or games.  However, there will be short games played after a few sessions.