Football FAQ's

When will I know what team my child is on?
Team organization meetings are held in June and July. Coaches receive their rosters at the Coaches Clinic on August 8. You will be notified by your coach no later than August 17. If you have not heard from your coach by August 17, please let us know.

Where are practices held?
Your coach will notify you of your practice location.

What equipment will my player need?
Tackle players need shoulder pads, football pants and pads, colored mouthguard with strap. Helmets provided by Optimist Youth Football. Flag players need white shorts and a mouthguard without the strap. Mouthguards must be colored.

When will pictures be taken?
Pictures will be taken at the Jamboree in late August. Coaches will hand out picture order packets.

What is the Jamboree?
The Jamboree is held before each season at BSU. All Tackle players will be weighed in full pads. This is the final weigh-in for the season. Teams play short offensive and defensive scrimmages and pictures are taken.

Will my player have to be weighed again?
Each player steps on the scale before playing in the Jamboree. This is the last time players are weighed. The Jamboree is the last date players can be weighed in pads. Anyone missing the Jamboree MUST be weighed in full gear PRIOR to the Jamboree. If a player does not make weight for his age group at the Jamboree. They cannot play in that season.

When are games played?
Games are played on Saturday starting at 8:30am with the last games starting at 2:30pm. Most games are played at the Optimist Youth Sports complex on Hill Road in Boise. Many teams will travel on Saturday to play one of the outside Districts. (Nampa, Kuna, Emmett, Horsehoe Bend, Mountain Home, McCall, Wood River, or Marsing)

I would like to volunteer for my child's team. How can I help?
Please see our volunteer page for more information.