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Homer Raiders Season Info

🏈 Homer Raiders Football – 2025 Season Information

We’re excited to kick off the inaugural season for the Homer Raiders on July 14, 2025! Below you’ll find all the important details on practice, games, registration, safety, and required gear.

📍 Practice Schedule & Location

Location: Homer High School Football Fields

July 14 – August 1: Monday – Friday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
August 1 – August 21: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
August 21 – October 13: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Before Labor Day: Max 2.5 hrs/day & 10 hrs/week
After Labor Day: Max 2 hrs/day & 6 hrs/week

🏟 Game Schedule

First Games: August 2–3, 2025
Last Regular Season Games: September 27–28
Playoffs: October 4–5
Championship Games: October 12

Most games are held on Saturdays, with some possible weeknight games. Each team plays a minimum of 8 regular season games.

📋 Safety & Eligibility

10 hours of no-gear conditioning and 10 hours of padded practice are mandatory before gameplay.
Weigh-ins are conducted before each game to ensure fairness.
Mandatory Play Rule (MPR): Guarantees a minimum number of plays for every athlete.
Academic Eligibility: Players must maintain a 2.0 GPA to participate in games.

💵 Registration Fees

Item	Cost
Player Registration	$300
Team Admin Fee	$35
Admin Processing Fee	$15
Total	$350

*A non-refundable $50 equipment rental fee applies if gear is needed.

👕 Uniform Fees

$60 if ordered by June 1, 2025
$80 if ordered after June 1, 2025

🧰 Equipment Rental & Required Gear

Rental includes: Helmet and Shoulder Pads only

Parents must purchase:

Girdle (choose one): 7-pad integrated OR 5-pad with separate knee pads
Knee Pads (if using a 5-pad girdle)
Mouth Guard with helmet strap
Football Cleats

💳 Payment Options

Payment plans available via Sports Connect (with $3.00 fee)
$30 late fee applies after June 30, 2025
Family Discount: $50 off for up to 2 participants (auto-applied if registered together)