Middleton Optimist Football and Cheer - FAQ
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FAQ

Q: When are the weigh-ins for the upcoming 2024 season?
A: We have held 3 weigh in’s over the past few months. The last available option is to come early, 5:00 p.m., to parent orientation on July 18th at Mill Creek Elementary.  *If you have NOT attended the previous weigh-ins, you must come early to parent orientation to weigh-in for your child to be placed on a team.

Q: How long do weigh-ins take?
A: The average time spent on the weigh-in process is 15 minutes or less.

Q: What is done at the weigh-ins and why is it required
A: Weigh-In’s are mandatory for a player to attend because a committee member must confirm they are within the age and weight requirements, athlete’s playing tackle football will be fitted for a helmet, flex-flag players will be sized for helmets and pads, and cheerleaders are fitted for uniforms. If an athlete isn’t sized for the appropriate equipment, they are not eligible to play. We order the exact amount of equipment before practices start.

Q: Can’t I just tell the league my child’s sizes so I don’t have to attend a weigh-in?
A: Unfortunately, no. Committee members are trained and experienced in fitting athletes with the appropriate equipment to meet all safety requirements. We understand everyone has a busy schedule. That is why we mentioned the dates and times of the weigh-in dates throughout the online registration process as well as scheduled them in different months, days, and times to accommodate the majority of families hopefully.

Q: When do practices start?
A: August 5th

Q: What time are practices and how long are they?
A: Tackle & Flex: 5 days a week for tackle, 4 days a week for flex for the first 2 weeks. Two hours per day for tackle and 1 1/2 hours per day for flex, exact times and days are to be set by the coaching staff. Generally, between 5-8pm, and no practice on weekends.
For the rest of the season tackle will be 4 days a week for 1 1/2 hrs, Flex will be up to 3 practices per week for 1 hour each.
Cheer: The cheerleader's practices begin August 5th coinciding with their assigned tackle team. 5 days a week for 2 hours the first two weeks. Then four days a week 1 1/2 hours. Specific days and times are to be determined by the coaching staff. Seven football Saturdays are beginning August 24th through October 20th.

Note: All teams must end practice 1/2 hour prior to sunset so practices are likely to be shortened over the season as we lose daylight.

This is the best time frame that we can give. Our coaches are parent volunteers and they will determine the exact times of practice schedules once they receive their teams' rosters.

Q: What day and time are the games?
A: Games are held on the following Saturdays; August 24th, September 7th, September 14th, September 21st, September 28th, October 5th, and October 12th. Game time and locations to be announced.

Q: Is there travel involved with game days?
A: Ideally each team will have 3-4 home games in Middleton at the high school and 3-4 travel games. Away games will be located in or near the Treasure Valley with the farthest travel games being Marsing, Mountain Home, and Horseshoe Bend.

Q: Will I get to meet my child’s coach before practices start?
A: Parents will meet their coaches at our mandatory parent orientation held July 18th at 6pm located at Mill Creek Elementary in the gym.  

Q: When is the correct date of parent orientation?
A: July 18th at 6pm located at Mill Creek Elementary Gymnasium

Q: We have already signed up and paid but have changed our minds. Can I get a refund?
A: The cut-off for refund requests is July 18th although, we cannot guarantee refunds.