FAQs | Riverton Youth Football

Q: Padded Camps - Equipment Issue, Insurance and Refund Policy

The Ute Conference, will issue equipment to players to use for padded camps such as the U of U, and BYU football camps. The following restrictions apply: (1) All registration fees must be collected in full for the current year season. No payment plans can be accepted (2) In case of injury during the camp, all insurance will be the responsibility of the camp and/or the parent. Ute Conference, Inc. insurance will not be enforced for any non-sanctioned individual camps. (3) Use of equipment during these camps constitutes 1 season of utilization of certification requirements. Therefore, NO REFUNDS OF SEASON FEES WILL BE ISSUED. Once equipment is taken for use in a camp, prior to the start of the Ute Conference season, all Ute Conference Refund policies become null and void.

Q: What do I wear to weigh in?

Players are to wear shorts and t-shirts to weigh in. No Equipment!

Q: What are the ages and weights of the players?

The age of a player for the playing season shall be his/her attained age as of July 1, of that year. 7 year old scouts playing age for the season shall be his/her attained age as of September 1, of that year. A player turning 8 after July 1 and before September 1 of current year will have the option to play in the Scout division. This will require parental consent of the player. EXCEPTIONS – Players who played in an age group for 2017 season will be able to remain in that age group for the remainder of their Ute Conference Eligibility. – (2018) Scout 7 - 8 X Weight 85 lbs No Z Downs Or optional 1 year move “Y”UP ONLY (For 8-year-olds only) Gremlin 9 X Weight 95 lbs Z Weight 10yr old 70 lbs Or optional 1 year move “Y”UP ONLY Pee Wee 10 X Weight 105 lbs Z Weight 11yr old 80 lbs Or optional 1 year move Mity Mite 11 X Weight 125 lbs Z Weight 12yr old 100 lbs Or optional 1 year move GridIron 12 X Weight 135 lbs Z Weight 13yr old 110 lbs Or optional 1 year move Bantam 13, (14) must be in 8th grade or Z down rules apply X Weight 165 lbs Z Weight 14yr old 140 lbs Or optional 1 year move 14 year old 8th grade players will need to show proof of grade during weigh in. Copy of official document will need to be kept on file. * This move down for 14 year old 8th grade Players will be for districts without Junior teams only. If a 14 year old Junior wishes to “Z” down, from a district that fields a Junior Team then all corresponding “Z” down rules are still in effect. Y Up - 1 year move – Bylaw 13.1 / Players may Y Up 1 age weight classification with signed parental consent Y & Z mandatory Weigh Ins – Y & Z players may only weigh once prior to the original district dates.

Q: What District do I play in?

You play where you live. Your player will play in the high school district boundaries that you reside in. Example: If you live in the Highland High School boundaries, that is where you play. Only exception to this rule is Juan Diego. Juan Diego boundaries are the State of Utah. *No Waivers *No Discussion *1 year red shirt rules apply to move back to home district. Players caught out of boundaries are subject to suspension. Coaches promoting players out of boundaries are subject to dismissal. Forfeitures of games will apply.

Q: Who do I contact to become a coach in the Ute Conference?

You need to contact the District President in the district you want to coach in.

Q: What is the minimum amount of plays my player can expect?

Each player must play a minimum of 10 plays in every game. A play is constituted as any time the official puts the ball in play. Contact your district president for more details.