Dragons Youth Football in Lake Orion

• Players with 3 unexcused absences will have to sit out the first half of the following football game (still must be present and dressed for full game to support his team)
• Players with 4 unexcused absences will have to sit out for the next full game (still must be present and dressed) Players with 5 unexcused absences may be removed from further participation
• Injured athletes will still be asked to attend practice and games to observe and learn the material unless the injury will prevent them from playing in remaining games.
• Exceptions will be made for athletes who have missed 3 practices and provide a doctor’s note.
• Players who arrive more than 15 minutes late may also be marked absent. Late arrivals are extremely disruptive to the coaches and team.
• Participating in another sport / organized activity that results in an absence does not constitute an excused absence unless approved in advance by Director of Communications or GM of Football.
• If you should have any conflicts or scheduling questions, please discuss with Director of Communications or GM of Football as soon as you become aware.

Progressive Tackle:

• Practices are held three days a week before the start of games.
• Once games begin, practices are two days a week.
• Practices are conducted at Scripps Middle School in Lake Orion.

Junior Varsity (JV):

• Prior to the game season, practices are held four days a week.
• During the game season, practices are reduced to three days a week.
• Practices take place at Scripps Middle School in Lake Orion.

Progressive Tackle:

• Games are primarily held on Sundays.
• The regular season includes 6 games, with playoffs potentially adding up to two more.
• The PTFL schedule will run in accordance with the JV schedule (see below).

Junior Varsity (JV):

• Games for the JV league are typically on Saturdays.
• The regular season consists of 7 games and up to 3 additional playoff games, all being played at various franchise fields including Lake Orion home field.
• 2024 Regular season games: 8/24, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, with possible playoff dates occurring the following three weekends (playoffs may be scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays depending on hosting schools)

Specific field locations and times are usually communicated to participants closer to the game dates.

In the PTFL (progressive tackle) division (ages 8-9, with a 7-year-old waiver available). There are no weight restrictions. Our philosophy is to prepare the athlete for JV football and move him onto the next level when prepared.

For Junior Varsity (ages 10-11, with a rule for eligible 12-year-olds), the natural weight limit is 145 pounds, and 155 pounds for X Man players. With equipment, these are 152 and 162 pounds, respectively.

Special Exceptions:

• 7-Year-Old Exception: 7-year-olds may play with a signed waiver 
• 12-Year-Old Exception: 12-year-olds entering 6th grade and not turning 13 before December 1 can play in the JV team, with a maximum of five such players per team.

X-Man Rules:

• Two X-men are allowed per JV team
• All plays must be on the line of scrimmage between the tackles
• There is no restriction on the number of plays for an X-man
• X-man are not allowed to carry the football on offense
• X-man status must be declared at roster exchange and prior to gamedays during the season

No exceptions for other players exceeding the weight limit.