Football

 

General Information: Football is open to students in 5th-8th grade. Football is a fall sport. Registration dates will be communicated to school families via the "Weekly School Bulletin" and via email from the Athletic Director.

The following options are available:

*JV Boys Flag Football
*Varsity Boys Flag Football
*Varsity Boys Tackle Football
*Varsity Girls Flag Football (dependent upon DPL formation of girls league)

Football consists of an eight game season beginning in September.

Participating on a school team is a privilege. A gentle reminder to please review the Athletic Handbook policies.

Current Flag Football Season Information: 

Games: The first game is scheduled for Sunday, September 12, time and location TBA. 

Schedules: Download the Doodlio scheduling app to your personal device or computer (also available at www.doodlio.com; if using a computer, use Chrome as the browser).

Rules: DPL rules can be found here.

Registration Deadline: June 16, 2022

To register during the open registration dates, complete the Sports Registration Form. No payment is due upon registration. Once rosters are submitted, the Business Office will automatically charge your FACTS account.

The following forms must also be submitted on an annual basis:

Sports Physical Form: A Sports Physical form must be submitted each school year to the Athletic Director PRIOR to team evaluations (contact information is shown below). For convenience, it is advised to submit a Sports Physical form every year from June 1 to June 1 to avoid any complications with school medical clearance.

Parent Code of Conduct Agreement: A Parent Code of Conduct Agreement must be signed by the parents of every St. Mark athlete and returned to the Athletic Director (contact information is shown below).

Practices: Practices are held two days per week. Practice schedules are determined by coaches.

Games: Games are played on Sundays.

Schedules: Once game schedules are set by the Dallas Parochial League, they can be found here. 

Rules: DPL Football rules can be found here.

Eligibility: All players must meet DPL and school eligibility requirements.

Fees:

1. Registration Fee: $170

Once the Athletic Director submits a team to DPL, the Business Office will charge the registration fee to your FACTS account.

2. Uniform:

NEW POLICY IN EFFECT: SUBMITTING A UNIFORM DEPOSIT CHECK IS NO LONGER REQUIRED UPON REGISTRATION. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING:

Student Athletes will be issued a loaner uniform at the start of their sports season. Uniforms must be returned within 15 days of the last game played. Uniforms must be returned in good condition (washed appropriately; no stains; no bleach; no tears or snags; no discoloration). During the season, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete/ parent/ guardian to professionally mend the garment, if needed, before returning it to the Athletic Director. If a uniform is not returned, or is returned in poor condition, a uniform replacement fee will be charged based on the following schedule:

$100: football, basketball
$75: baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball
$50: cross country, track
$0: cheer, tennis, swim
 
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: COLD WATER ONLY - NO FABRIC SOFTENER - HANG DRY OR FLAT ONLY

Summer Conditioning: All athletes are strongly advised to participate in Summer Conditioning. Conditioning Camp is lead by St. Mark Football Coaches. Camp dates TBD beginning the last week in July.

Location: St. Mark Catholic School Field
Dates and times: TBA

 

Contact:

Marlene Ehring
Athletic Director
marlene.ehring@stmcs.net
Fax: (972) 423-3299