Registration for the 2023 Season will Open on Monday, March 20, 2023. Registration remain open until all age divisions are full or June 15, 2023, whichever comes first. Football & Cheer Age Divisions:6U (5-6 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2016-7/31/2018
7U (6-7 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2015-7/31/2017
8U (7-8 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2014-7/31/2016
9U (7-9 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2013-7/31/2016
10U (8-10 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2012-7/31/2015
11U (9-11 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2011-7/31/2014
12U (10-12 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2010-7/31/2013
13U (11-13 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2009-7/31/2012
14U (12-14 years old) Birthdates must fall between: 8/1/2008-7/31/2011
***A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season.
We are excited to welcome back returning athletes, as well as adding new athletes to our program.
Please read carefully before proceeding to the registration page.
New this season: The Boca Braves have joined the American Alliance Youth Football League (AAYFL). To find out more about this transition, please click here.
Also with the new league MPR rules only apply to 6U, 7U and 8U teams. As a result, if a player is deemed to be a physical liability to either themselves, the team and/or the association, that player will be dismissed and a refund will be given.
Important Information:
All athletes wanting to participate in activities with The Boca Braves Football & Cheer program must have their online registration complete. Payment made in full, or payment plan set up. They must also turn in the following paperwork PRIOR TO taking the field for practice, including conditioning:
1. A sports physical. Physicals must be dated after January 1, 2023. Physicals must be signed/stamped by a licensed medical professional.
2. Waiver & Release.
Any athlete without a physical or signed waiver will not be permitted to participate until that paperwork has been turned in.
Important Dates:
Conditioning will begin in early May. Exact dates will be emailed out and posted on Facebook.
Regular Season begins July 5, 2023.
Communication:
As a league we communicate with our parents/guardians the following ways:
- Email
o IF you’re not seeing emails from us, please first check your junk mail and mark as safe. IF you don’t find the email in junk mail, please reach out to a board member.
- Boca Braves Family Page (closed Facebook group)
o If you are active in FB, please search for the group and ask to join.
Once teams have been established, your team mom will also set up a separate ‘team’ communication. This will be for team only news and information, as well as league information.
Football Players Equipment/Uniforms/Practice apparel/Gear
- The League will provide the following to all fully registered players who have all their paperwork turned in:
o Helmet*
o Shoulder pads*
o Game day uniform
*a $250 deposit is required when picking up helmets and shoulder pads.
- Parents/Guardians must provide the following:
o Practice pants
o Practice jerseys
o Water bottle
o Mouth Guards
o Cleats
For more information on practice uniforms click here.
Cheer participants
- The League will provide the following to all fully registered players who have all their paperwork turned in:
o Uniform
- Parents/Guardians must provide the following:
o Water bottle
Fundraising
Fundraising is an integral part of our organization.
- All players (parents/guardians) are required to participate in fundraising for the season.
- Each player (parents/guardians) are asked to raise $100 in fundraising. There will be 1-3 fundraising opportunities throughout pre and regular season.
- Parents/Guardians may choose a $80 buy-out and not participate in fundraising.
- IF any team goes beyond regular season there will be additional fundraising needed. This fundraising is MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Sponsorships
Do you own a business or know a business who would like to help sponsor youth sports? Please reach out to a board member for more information on our sponsorship packages.
Refunds
Refunds for players choosing not to participate in the 2023 season will be given as follows:
Until June 15, 2023 > 100% refund minus a $25 processing fee
June 15, 2023 – July 15, 2023 > 50% refund minus a $25 processing fee
After July 15, 2023 > No refunds given
Available Programs