Registration Information and News

PAFA Registration Process and News for 2010

Click the "Registration Status" link for 2010 Division assigments

Registration Procedures vary depending on your Child's Status.
Click on the Appropriate Link Below for Additional Information.

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Dates

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Veteran & Sibling
Players

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Fees

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FAQs

Important Registration Information

** After this date, there will be NO refunds unless injury related. All drops after this date will be by appointment only.
Note: If your child is a new participant registered in PAFA, you can check your child's status on the Registration Status Page.

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Veteran & Sibling Player Registration

Registration

For your convenience, Veteran Players and their Siblings may register for the 2010 Season. Players can register by either:

1)

Registering online by visiting www.PalatineParks.org/online.htm (program #9045-9)  and following the online registration process, or by

2)

Completing a registration form and returning it with the appropriate fee to the Palatine Park District.

Veteran Players will be mailed a registration reminder postcard in late February. If you do not receive a postcard in March , you should contact the park district to make sure they have your correct information in their system from the prior season. You still have time to register on line or download the proper registration form/s from this web site. You can also obtain the proper registration form/s at the Community Center or the Birchwood Rec Center.

If you are using a registration form, complete the required information in the non-shaded areas and return the signed form and the appropriate fee to the Palatine Park District. These may be returned by mail to 250 E. Wood St., Palatine, IL 60067, or in person at either the Community Center, or Birchwood Recreation Center offices. The DEADLINE DATE for early registration is Wednesday, MARCH 31st at 5:00pm. All registrations will be closed Sunday May 9th.

No registration forms will be accepted after the May 9th deadline.

Mandatory Weigh-In

All registered players MUST attend a MANDATORY WEIGH-IN at the Community Center - 250 Wood E Wood St.

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New Player Registration

Early Registration

The Entire PAFA Organization would like to Welcome You to the First Step in the 2010 Football Season. For your convenience, Players may register for the 2010 Season. Players can register by either:
     1) Registering online by visiting www.PalatineParks.org/online.htm (program #9045-9)  and by following the registration process, or by
     2) Completing the registration form and returning it with the appropriate fee to the Palatine Park District.
Registration forms are available at either the Community Center or the Birchwood Rec Center.

Complete the required information in the non-shaded areas and return the signed form and appropriate fee to the Palatine Park District. These may be returned by mail to 250 E. Wood St., Palatine, IL 60067, or in person at either the Community Center, or Birchwood Recreation Center offices. The DEADLINE DATE for all registration is Sunday, May9th

Mandatory Weigh-In

All registered players MUST attend a MANDATORY WEIGH-IN at the Community Center

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Veteran players who have registered but have not been weighted in at the Park District by May 9th, 2010 will lose veteran status and will be considered a new player and included in the lottery.
All registered players (vets and new players) will be provided a registration number when they weigh in. It is important that you keep this number, as you will need it to determine what division you player(s) are assigned. The division assignment using these numbers will be found only on the PAFA web site www.palatinepanthers.com. Division assignments will not be mailed out.

No registration will be accepted after the May 9th deadline. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!

The child and the child's parent or guardian must be present. Your child will be weighed to determine which division they will be eligible for. The child's parent or guardian must sign the medical release, which is part of the registration form. At the end of this page, you will find answers to many of the more Frequently Asked Questions.

Please Note: Although every effort is made to accommodate each and every child wanting to participate in PAFA the number of participants is limited. This is primarily due to the number of qualified coaches, equipment and availability of practice fields. We use the following priority selection criteria for acceptance into the program. 1) Returning Veteran Players 2) Siblings of 2009 Veteran Players 3) New Participants. A registration/lottery number drawing by division, if required, will be used to determine the priority status of new participants. Registration/lottery numbers will be provided by June 1st You can use this number to monitor your status on this web site.

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Registration Fees and Deposits

Registration Fee:

If paid on-line, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. If paid by mail, Check or Money Order made payable to the Palatine Park District is accepted. For open registration, Check or Money Order made payable to the Palatine Park District, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.

$165 Resident, One Child
$140 - Resident, Each Additional Child (sibling)
$190 - Non-Resident, One Child (within Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)
$165 - Non-Resident, Each Additional Child (sibling), (within Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)
$290 - Non-Resident, One Child (outside Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)
$250 - Non-Resident, Each Additional Child (outside Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)

NOTE: The fees above include a $10 per player fee assessed by the Palatine Park District for usage of Hamilton Field. This fee is until March 31st at 5pm. $25.00 savings

Registration Fees starting April 1st
$190 - Resident, One Child
$165 - Resident, Each Additional Child (sibling)
$215 - Non-Resident, One Child (within Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)
$190- Non-Resident, Each Additional Child (sibling), (within Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)
$315 - Non-Resident, One Child (outside Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)
$275 - Non-Resident, Each Additional Child (outside Palatine/Fremd H.S. boundaries)

NOTE: The fees above include a $10 per player fee assessed by the Palatine Park District for usage of Hamilton Field.

Equipment Reconditioning & Operations Fee (paid at Equipment Handout)

$200 - Per Child (ONLY CHECKS ACCEPTED)

Equipment Deposit (submitted at Equipment Handout)

$300 - Per Child
(Post Dated to October 31, refunded when equipment is returned, a separate check is required for each child)

Family Volunteer Time

PAFA eliminated the family volunteer deposit in 2005. Parents are no longer required to volunteer their time working in the concession stand or running the scoreboard. However, we request that each family provides 2 hours of volunteer time per child in the program, for game day chain crews, announcing, and pep rally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.

What Division will my Athlete Play In?

Your athlete will be placed in one of six divisions, based on their age and weight. The six divisions are (from youngest to oldest) the Blue, Green, Orange, Red, JV, and Varsity Divisions. The age and weight requirements for each division are described in the PAFA Age/Weight Table.

2.

When will I know if my Athlete is in PAFA?

After registration, the Park District will mail a card confirming your status. There will be a secured wait list, which will be organized by the Registration/Lottery Number that was given to you at the Open Registration / Weigh In days. You can check your child's status on the Registration Status page.

3.

How does the "Wait List" Work?

PAFA's desire is to have every athlete play, however, due to limited field availability, equipment and staff it is sometimes impossible. To assure we place as many athletes as possible, PAFA will retain a Wait List (based on the Registration/Lottery Number) of a number of athletes until the end of the first week of the season. You will be contacted if your child is accepted into the program.

4.

What is the Next Step after Registration?

Equipment Hand Out will occur in June and July of this year. Your athlete must be in attendance to be properly fitted with equipment. PAFA equips players with a certified helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, rib protector, 2 knee pads, practice pants, game pants and game jersey. Your athlete will also be re-weighed to assure proper league division placement.

5.

What else will I need to do before Practice Starts?

Each player must also supply their own  football spikes, 7 piece pad set: girdle, 2 hip pads, 1 tail bone pad, 2 thigh pads, and 2 knee pads), supporter & cup, practice jersey, and water bottle.

6.

When does the Season Start?

The season typically starts on the first Monday in August. Practices will typically be 5 evenings a week for the first few weeks. A mandatory orientation meeting for all new parents to PAFA will also occur on the first practice night, 5:30pm, where many of your questions will be answered.

7.

Who will be my Athlete's Coach?

You will be introduced to the division coaching staff the first practice in August. Your athlete will be placed on a specific team within the division after the first week of practice. Your athlete's team coach will then provide specific team information.

8.

Still have questions?

View the General info page.

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