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Patriot League (3rd/4th - 5th/6th - 7th/8th)
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Jr Skyland League (5th/6th - 7th - 8th)
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Roster Size
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16-25 players
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22-30 players
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Team Selection
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Teams are selected based on position requirements and player skill levels. Every effort is made to ensure balance among all teams at each level. There are no tryouts - everyone plays.
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Players are placed on these teams based on position requirements and player skill levels.
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Weight Limit
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There is no weight limit in the Patriot League. The only weight restriction applies to players that can carry the football. Players that weigh in excess of 100 pounds (3rd-4th), 120 pounds (5th-6th) or 140 pounds (7th-8th) will not be able to carry the football.
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There are no weight limits or restrictions in the Jr Skyland League.
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Practice Frequency and Locations
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Prior to the beginning of school - 5 days per week. In Season- 2 - 3 days per week. Usually at NHHS. We will sometimes practice at Round Valley School.
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Prior to the beginning of school - 5 days per week. In Season- 2 - 3 days per week. Usually at NHHS. We may sometimes practice at Round Valley School.
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Length of Game
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Two 40 minute halves.
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Four 10 minute quarters (5th-6th)
Four 10 minute quarters (7th-8th)
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Playing Time
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Everyone Plays!
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There is no minimum playing time rule in the Jr Skyland League. The Jr Lion Coaches make EVERY effort to get playing time for all players. Given the highly competitive nature of the league, practice attendance, practice performance and player attitude will factor into playing time decisions. It is our hope that this will ensure player success in the program.
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Locations
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Home games are played at Round Valley School in Clinton Township. Away games are played in Bridgewater, Watchung Hills, Voorhees, Somerville and Ridge. Games are played on Saturday mornings and afternoons.
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Home games are played on Singley Field at North Hunterdon High School. Away games are played in one of 10 other towns within Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Games are played on Saturday nights.
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Competition
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The Patriot League is competitive. At the 3rd-4th grade level, it is highly instructional during both games and practices. The 5th-6th and 7th-8th grade levels offer an advanced level of competition in games, although practices remain instructional.
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The Jr Skyland League features some of the best football talent from surrounding towns and the highest level of play available in the area, if not the state.
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Number of Games
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8 plus post season
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8 plus post season
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