Football Parents
Empowering Young Athletes Through Teamwork, Leadership, and Community
Welcome to the 2026 Red Wolves Junior Football Association season! We believe that parents are the heartbeat of our program. Your support as mentors and role models is the most significant factor in your child’s success and enjoyment of the game.
We are dedicated to providing a respectful environment where young athletes can grow in both skill and character. We ask all parents to partner with us in this mission by adhering to our sideline conduct expectations. By pledging your support during the registration process, you help us create a championship-caliber experience—not just on the scoreboard, but in our community.
Important Information
Registration & Eligibility
Who can play? Open to boys and girls ages 8–14 residing within the Riverview School District. 7-year-olds (minimum 60 lbs) may be eligible with approval.
New Players: Please have an electronic copy of your child’s birth certificate ready to upload during registration.
Financial Assistance: At RWJFA, no athlete is turned away due to financial hardship. To allow us to help as many families as possible, we also offer monthly installment payment plans.
2026 Program Updates
Flag Football Update: RWJFA is partnering with the YMCA for flag football programming this year. RWJFA will no longer host flag football directly; please see the YMCA website for fall flag registration.
Volunteer Requirements
RWJFA is a 100% volunteer-driven, non-profit organization. To ensure a safe and professional environment for our athletes, each family is required to contribute a minimum of four (4) volunteer hours per season.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Team Parent: Support your team throughout the entire season.
Home Games: Announcer, Game Clock Management, Gate Attendant.
Away Games: Chain Crew (Down Markers & First Down Indicators).
Media: Team Videographer and Photographer.
Parent Code of Conduct
By registering, parents pledge to provide positive support and encouragement. We maintain a high standard for sideline conduct to ensure the focus remains on the kids.
As the parent or guardian of a Red Wolves Junior football or cheer participant, I hereby pledge to encourage and support our Red Wolves children by adhering to the following Parent Code of Conduct.
As the parent or guardian of a Red Wolves Junior football or cheer participant, I hereby pledge to encourage and support our Red Wolves children by adhering to the following Parent Code of Conduct.
I will always encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support of all coaches, players, and officials at every sports event, including practices.
I will place the emotional and physical well-being of our youth ahead of a personal desire to win.
I will support the coaches and officials working with our youth and promote a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
I will make every effort to ensure that my child arrives on time to all practices and games. I understand that tardiness impacts the entire team and may affect my child's playing time.
I will notify the coach if my child will be late to a scheduled event, including practice.
I will notify the coaching staff if my child will miss a scheduled event due to illness or other family/school obligation.
I understand that excused absences include: mandatory school function, illness, and serious injury. Players who have minor, non-debilitating injuries must attend practice to be eligible to play in that week's game, even if such injury prohibits participation in practice.
I will demand a sports environment for our youth that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, and officials with respect, regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
I will help my child enjoy the Junior football experience by adhering to the values listed here and in the PCA Parent Pledge.
Every family must provide at least one volunteer to assist at games for a minimum of 4 hours each season. The 4 hour minimum commitment is only 4 hours total per family regardless of how many players are in your family.
I will set an example in personal conduct at all times, both on and off the field.
I understand that violation of this Code of Conduct will not be tolerated and that GEJFA and/or RWJFA will take appropriate action to remedy violations. Any violation of GEJFA or RWJFA rules and regulations is subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to verbal warnings, suspensions, or expulsion without eligibility of a refund.
