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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
for FR Middle School Football
How much does it cost?
There is a MANDATORY FUNDRAISING COST per player. The Booster Board makes this determination prior to the start of the season. The fundraising items are purchased and option to resell is available in order to recover your upfront costs.
What is supplied, what do I need to buy for my child?
A full uniform is supplied for your player including: game & practice pants, all pads, girdle, mouth guard, helmet, practice, home and away jerseys. You will need to purchase sneakers & football spikes. (Optional to purchase your son’s own hip pads, rib pads, mouthpiece).
Where do I go for information?
Please go to the Franklin Regional Middle School Football webpage for information:
https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=frmsfootball
Who is the contact person?
Please contact the Franklin Regional Football Booster President and he/she can direct you to the MS team parent liaison and the MS Head Coach.
When are the Booster Meetings?
Meetings are at the discretion of the FR Football Booster President but are usually MONTHLY – the 1st Tuesday of the Month. All Football Families are invited and strongly encouraged to attend so as to gain a better understanding of the organization and your vital role in making your son’s football experience better.
When does weight training, conditioning, and practices start?
Light weights, conditioning, and practices start at the discretion of the Head Coach of the Middle School team but usually around March.
What is the schedule for the season?
The Athletic Office at the HS determines the MS football schedule. The schedule is usually available around August
How long is the football season?
The pre-season conditioning starts in March and continues throughout the summer. The start of the playing season starts with a scrimmage at the end of August and there are 8 games that follow. Games are typically played on Wednesdays. The season ends at the end of October.
When are practices and camps?
The MS Head Coach will determine when practices will start. Usually in March and will be announced by the team parent liaison. Youth Camp is usually scheduled in June & Mandatory Heat Acclimation Week typically occurs the week before school starts.
Does Middle School have playoffs?
No. There is a set schedule with a scrimmage and 8 games to follow with no playoffs at the end of the season.
Is there an end of season banquet?
Yes. After the season ends. Typically scheduled in November. Planned in conjunction with the FR Football Boosters & the MS Team Parent Liaison.
Is there a cost for it?
There is NO COST for the MS players and coaches. There is a cost for family members and friends.
Individual & Team Pictures?
Picture day is announced early in the practice season and typically is scheduled prior to the onset of scrimmages and games. There will be both individual football pictures taken as well as a team photo taken. Monies are due to the photographer on the day of the pictures.
Clothing Sales?
There will be an opportunity to purchase FR Football spirit wear clothing items and gear. The vendor and list of items will be announced early enough so as to be ready and in your hands prior to the season’s first game.
Practice Clothing
A new full set of practice clothing, which includes: a pair of shorts & 2 shirts (short sleeves & sleeveless) will be provided by the boosters organization.
Do parents get in the games for free?
There is NO CHARGE for anyone to attend to Middle School Football Games.
Volunteer Hours for Middle School?
No one can do everything but everyone can do something. There are several opportunities to volunteer for Middle School Football. Please note: Volunteer hours for MS do not count as volunteer hours for Varsity volunteer hours.
Hoagie Parents: MS Team & Coaches receives hoagies & Gatorades for ALL AWAY GAMES. Parent(s) are needed to pick up hoagies and ice the drinks and hoagies on game day. It is then suggested that you park near the bus so as to facilitate easy distribution to team players and coaches as they board the bus after the game.
Sticks Parents: (3) spots need to be filled for EACH HOME GAME. The volunteers for these spots will be on the sidelines of the home games and operate the yard markers.
Announcer & Spotter for Home Games: Volunteers to be seated in the press box. Can be 1 or 2 volunteers – 1 person to spot (pick out the numbers of the players on the field as the plays occur). The 2nd person to announce the plays and players as the action happens on the playing field.
Videographer: Parent to use video camera to record all action on the field. Once recorded then shared with coaches after the game. The footage is needed for coaches to use as a teaching tool for players so they can improve their individual and team performance. Typically viewed the day following all games (HOME and AWAY).
Photographer: Optional role but appreciated by all MS football families to have candid photographs taken of their sons in the field of play and on off play moments.
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For any other information not covered here, please contact the FR Football Booster President.
