Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Question:
What are the age groups and overall rules for teams like BJF in the Livingston County Area Junior Football League (LCAJFL)?
Answer:
LCAJFL rules are posted on the LCAJFL web site. All grade-based age groups, weight limitations, etc. are all included in the LCAJFL Rule Book. Please note that weight limits include ALL game-day equipment except helmets.
Here is a summary of the grade-based brackets and and weight limits for each team:
| Team | Grades | Wt. Limit |
| Varsity | 7th, 8th | 220 lbs |
| J.V. | 5th, 6th | 150 lbs |
| Freshman | 3rd, 4th | 125 lbs |
| Instructional | 1st, 2nd | 110 lbs |
Question:
How many teams does BJF currently have in the program?
Answer:
BJF has 4 Divisions:
| BLACK |
| ORANGE |
| WHITE |
| SILVER |
Each division has Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman teams. BJF has 1 Instructional team.
BJF also has 1 division of Cheerleaders that includes Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman and Instructional squads.
Question:
What is the BJF Attendance Policy ?
Answer:
An unexcused absence is defined as a failure to notify a team coach prior to practice and/or reasons not deemed acceptable by the Head Coach. Two unexcused absences per week or four total absences equates to a game suspension. Each unexcused absence in excess of four will result in an additional game suspension.
Question:
What is the BJF Complaint Policy?
Answer:
Despite our efforts to make your child’s experience a perfect one, we realize issues may arise. Should you have any issues with your coaches, please try to resolve the issue directly with your Head Coach. BJF requests that all parents exercise a 24 hour rule before confronting an issue, to allow for tensions to calm. Obviously if the issue is of great importance, please contact any Board member immediately.
Question:
What are the BJF Minimum Play rules for BJF teams?
Answer:
Instructional: Equal Playing Time
Freshman: Minimum of 6 plays per player per half
JV: Minimum of 6 plays per player per half
Varsity: Minimum of 6 plays per player per half.
Question:
When does practice start and what time of the day do they start?
Answer:
BJF has a new practice schedule this year. We will be running practices in August from 6-9pm Monday – Thursday. Once school starts, practices will be from 5:30 – 7:30 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and will continue this way through the end of the season. Our first game is usually the saturday before labor day and games continue every saturday until late october. We normally have a league-wide scrimmage the saturday before our first game.
Question:
When do I have to have my player’s/cheerleader’s physical turned in by?
Answer:
All physicals are due when you pick up your child’s equipment. If your child’s physical is not received by the first day of practice your child will not be able to participate in practice. Physicals must be obtained from your physician anytime after april 15th.
TIP: Local resource that is an available option: The Little Clinic. They are a healthcare services company that manages a walk-in clinic inside Kroger at Old 23 and Grand River. Their sports physicals are only $29. There’s no appointment necessary and they’re open 7 days a week – including nights and weekends.
Question:
What is the BJF Refund Policy?
Answer:
Players or cheerleaders who choose to leave the program and ask for a refund before the first game will be refunded the entire player fee less $100 for football players and $75 for cheerleaders. After the first game, there is no refund available. Season ending injury situations will be dealt with as an exception to this policy and on an individual basis if they should occur. Should a participant decide to drop from the program, simply email us atbjfdawgs@brightonjuniorfootball.com and your request will be processed according to our Refund Policy
