How to Create Your Own Pee-Wee Football Team

Starting your own pee wee football team can be an exciting endeavor, whether you desire to work with children in the community or want to establish something for your own kids. It can be a difficult and lengthy process to start your own league, but it can also be very rewarding and beneficial to your region.

Things You'll Need

  • Practice field
  • Advertising materials
  • Equipment
  • Volunteer committee
  • Sports officials
  • Players
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Instructions

    • 1

      Research to see if there is already a pee wee football league in your area. If there is, consider reaching out to help them rather than starting your own from scratch. You will struggle to get participants if you are competing against an already established league nearby. However, if there is no league, start discussing your plans with those within your social circles.

    • 2

      Approach your local parks and recreation department for help. They may be interested in helping you form your league, or at least advertising it. School coaches that work with the age range you are trying to recruit for your league may also have some great advice and be able to provide some resources.

    • 3

      Form a committee of parents and other enthusiastic players. Discuss and plan fundraisers or a financial plan that will cover the cost of all equipment needed. While you can require the parents of participants to cover basics such as balls and uniforms, you will still need to supply pads, helmets, coolers, and other pieces of equipment and game day supplies. You will also want to decide amongst your committee members where the children will practice -- is there a nearby football field that can be used for both practice and games? What other options are there in your region if this is not the case?

    • 4

      Shop around for insurance to cover your league. You will likely need to secure a million dollar liability policy to run a league, and also consider director and officer coverage. Many insurance companies offer discounts to non-profits or community groups, so take the time to really discover and compare your options.

    • 5

      Form a list of rules. Youth rules differ greatly from high school and college rules. Come up with a roster of regulations that are appropriate for the age and size of your players. Review this list with your committee, as well as the founding families of your first team. Revise when necessary.

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      Recruit officials, and provide any training necessary. Invite children to join the league and start holding your practices. You can recruit both officials and children through traditional advertising -- online message boards, flyers posted at schools and playgrounds, and networking with your own local friends and family.