Registration for the 2024 Season will Open on Monday, January 8, 2024. Registration remain open until all age divisions are full or July 8, 2024, whichever comes first. All players must meet League Age qualifications by the July 31st cut-off date. Football Age Divisions:
6U-7/31/2017 cut off for 6 year olds
7U -7/31/2016 cut off for 7 year olds
8U -7/31/2015 cut off for 8 year olds
9U -7/31/2014 cut off for 9 year olds
10U -7/31/2013 cut off for 10 year olds
11U -7/31/2012 cut off for 11 year olds
12U -7/31/2011 cut off for 12 year olds
13U -7/31/2010 cut off for 13 year olds
14U -7/31/2009 cut off for 14 year olds
***A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season.
We are excited to welcome back returning athletes, as well as adding new athletes to our program.
Please read carefully before proceeding to the registration page.
The Boca Braves is a part of Florida Elite League, South division. Click here for more information: https://www.floridaelitefootball.org
Important Information:
All athletes wanting to participate in activities with The Boca Braves Football program must have their online registration complete. Payment of $365 made in full, or payment plan set up. They must also turn in the following paperwork PRIOR TO taking the field for practice, including conditioning:
1. A sports physical. Physicals must be dated after January 1, 2024. Physicals must be signed/stamped by a licensed medical professional.
2. Waiver & Release.
Any athlete without a physical or signed waiver will not be permitted to participate until that paperwork has been turned in.
Important Dates:
Conditioning will begin May 6, 2024 and through June. There will be a $25.00 fee for any non-registered player who just wants to participate in conditioning.
Regular season practices begins for registered players on July 8, 2024
Communication:
As a league we communicate with our parents/guardians the following ways:
- Email
o IF you’re not seeing emails from us, please first check your junk mail and mark as safe. IF you don’t find the email in junk mail, please reach out to a board member.
- Boca Braves Family Page (closed Facebook group)
o If you are active in FB, please search for the group and ask to join.
Once teams have been established, your team mom will also set up a separate ‘team’ communication. This will be for team only news and information, as well as league information.
Football Players Equipment/Uniforms/Practice apparel/Gear
+++There will be a $250 deposit for all equipment (Check, money order, or credit card) will not be cashed unless equipment is damaged or not returned at end of season.
- The League will provide the following to all fully registered players who have all their paperwork turned in:
o Helmet*
o Shoulder pads*
o Game day uniform
*a $250 deposit is required when picking up helmets and shoulder pads.
- Parents/Guardians must provide the following:
o Practice pants
o Practice jerseys
o Water bottle
o Mouth Guards
o Cleats
Fundraising
Fundraising is an integral part of our organization.
- All players (parents/guardians) are required to participate in fundraising for the season. Each team is required to raise $2,500 which will go towards uniforms, field fees, referee fees, and security.
- Each player (parents/guardians) are asked to raise at least $100 in fundraising. There will be 1-3 fundraising opportunities throughout pre and regular season.
- Parents/Guardians may choose a buy-out and not participate in fundraising, however the team mom(s) will determine the buy-out amount.
- IF any team goes beyond regular season there will be additional fundraising needed. This fundraising is MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Sponsorships
Do you own a business or know a business who would like to help sponsor youth sports? Please reach out to a board member for more information on our sponsorship packages.
Refunds
Refunds for players choosing not to participate in the 2024 season will be given as follows:
Until June 5, 2024 > refund minus a $100 non-refundable deposit.
Available Programs