2023 Gorham Youth Football Program
Gorham Football Boosters is following the Gorham Schools COVID-19 Guidelines. If any player is deemed a close contact through the school, it is the parent/guardian's responsibility to notify the board of directors. Anyone (coach, player, fan) who is covid positive is not to attend any youth football events. Any players who are out of school with other illnesses are also asked to not attend football events.
A simple general rule to follow is NO SCHOOL = NO FOOTBALL
The Gorham Youth Football program is overseen by Gorham Football Boosters, a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers. Funding for this program is supported by registration and fundraising efforts. Parent/Guardian volunteering is expected to support home game operational needs as well as general needs for the program.
The purpose of this program is to offer an opportunity for the youth of Gorham to participate safely in an organized football program. Our goal is to provide a safe learning experience in the skills of football, to promote good sportsmanship and to develop a sense of teamwork among our participants.
Registration is open for members of the Gorham community for kids entering grades 1 through 8 for the 2023 school year.
Middle School - Grades 7&8 Season Runs: Early-August - October/November; Typical Practice Schedule: 3-5 days/wk; Typical Game Schedule: 1 per weekend, Saturday or Sunday (8+ weeks, total weeks depending on playoffs)
PeeWee - Grades 5&6 Season runs: Mid-August – October; Typical Practice Schedule: 2 - 4 days/wk; Typical Game Schedule: 1 per weekend, Saturday or Sunday (8 weeks)
Mite - Grades 3&4 Season runs: Mid-August - October Typical Practice Schedule: 2 - 4 days/wk Typical Game Schedule: 1 per weekend, Saturday or Sunday (8 weeks)
Tike - Grades 1&2 Season runs: Late-August – October; Typical Practice Schedule: 2 days/wk; Typical Game Schedule: 1 per weekend, Saturday or Sunday (6 weeks)
Official Practice schedules are set by Team Coaches at the start of every season. Official Game schedules are set up by SMYFL and are generally available in July.
Provided by Gorham Football Boosters: NOCSAE approved helmet w/ chin strap; NOCSAE approved shoulder pads; Game Jersey; Game Pants; Practice Jersey.
Each Football Player Must Provide their own: Undergarments & personal protection; Cleats (not yellow); Mouth guard (not red or clear); Games socks (must be solid black); October Pink Socks (must be solid pink); Optional chin strap (must be black or maroon); MS only -practice pants.
Gorham Youth Football is a member of Southern Maine Youth Football League (SMYFL). Player and family volunteering is critical to the success of our players and program. Volunteer hours are required.
Children must be at least 6 years of age prior to November 22, 2023 to be eligible to play. A birth certificate is required for new players. Other age requirements along with league rules can be found in the SMYFL bylaws located here; https://smyfl7.wixsite.com/smyfl/league-info.