HOW WE COMMUNICATE:
- TeamSnap (Required) / EMAIL: https://go.teamsnap.com/login/signin
- All official league communication (such as registration reminders, rule updates, volunteer sign-ups, score and stat updates) will be run through this system. All players MUST use this system to play - you don't have to use the mobile app but you have to have an account on their website.
- Facebook Player Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iwfflplayers/
- Quick communications, reminders, polls and other more informal stuff will be posted in our private Facebook Group. Players may post as well (please keep it league-related).
- Facebook & Instagram
- Public reminders about games, league events, registration reminders, game cancelations will be posted here. Please follow us!
HOW TEAMS HELP OUT:
Field Painting & Field Set-Up
For financial reasons, we will not be painting the fields this year so we will not need help painting. However, showing up early to help set the fields is always appreciated.
Field Tear-Down
When the games are over, we have a "Losers clean the field" policy. If you find yourself in that position (or even if you don't), please grab some pylons, scoreboard, or end zone sign and drop them off at Kaycee's truck (parked near the entrance). The quicker we can do this, the quicker our we can unload the equipment and get to the bar! :)
For financial reasons, we will not be painting the fields this year so we will not need help painting. However, showing up early to help set the fields is always appreciated.
Field Tear-Down
When the games are over, we have a "Losers clean the field" policy. If you find yourself in that position (or even if you don't), please grab some pylons, scoreboard, or end zone sign and drop them off at Kaycee's truck (parked near the entrance). The quicker we can do this, the quicker our we can unload the equipment and get to the bar! :)
REFEREES:
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After years of struggling to have enough referees to officiate each game and taking on the additional responsibility of managing schedules and last-minute call-offs... We (the executive board) are calling it QUITS!
Since all teams are not playing each week we ask that players volunteer to referee games during their "off" weeks.
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*NEW* FIELD BAGS
Along with your field scoreboard, each field will be equipped with referee and first-aid essentials in a clear waterproof bag. No more running all the way back to the entrance for first-aid supplies! However, we will not be checking the bags once the season starts so if you use something important like an ice pack and we need to replenish please send us an email or text AFTER the game (if you mention it at the bar or in the middle of a game, we will 100% forget).
FIRST AID BAG CONTENTS:
REFEREE BAG CONTENTS:
FIRST AID BAG CONTENTS:
- instant ice-packs
- antiseptic wipes
- band-aids
- self-adhesive wrap
- atheltic tape
- ibuprofen packets
- antibiotic ointment packets
- finger splints
- tweezers & scissors
- tampons
REFEREE BAG CONTENTS:
- Coin (for coin toss)
- Line of Scrimmage Cones
- Laminated card with basic penalties and overtime rules
- Clicker or wristband down counter
- Whistle
- Stopwatch (for use if injury causes a delay)
- Towel
- Ball pump
- Disinfectant Wipes
MACK PARK ETIQUETTE:
For those who don’t know: Mack Park is a private park owned and operated by the JS Mack Foundation and maintained by Paul (the nicest man alive). They run the park on a tight budget and we need to do everything we can to treat the park like our own home. For the sixth year in a row, Mack Park has kindly allowed us to play on their fields without a field fee. In return we ask that players volunteer for our yearly work-project to give back!
Parking @ Mack
To park next to the field, use at Entrance #1 off Hospital Dr. Parking is limited at the grandstands. Paul, the Mack Park groundskeeper has asked that we do not park in the grass. This leaves ruts in the grass that need to be fixed (it’s costly). Please park smart (close together) and carpool to reduce the # of cars. Do not drive down the walking trail from the 6th St entrance or the back road behind the barns.
Overflow Parking
We have received permission to use the parking lot across the street as overflow. Please keep it clean! This goes TRIPLE for that lot because we can easily get permission revoked - then we’d be screwed and y’all would have to bus your asses to the field!
Bathroom Access
Unfortunately we will not have bathroom access nearby our fields this year. Please use the restroom before the game. The bathrooms next to the playground will be open and we will give 25 minutes between games for players and spectators to venture up the hill and back.
Cleanliness
Pick up after yourself and your team. Do not leave anything on the field. Alcohol is PROHIBITED (so if they find beer cans in the trash, we will hear about it!!) We have earned a reputation for being polite and clean. Let’s keep it that way :)
Children
ABSOLUTELY NO CHILDREN THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed. No exceptions.
Post Game Celebrations
A little after-game celebration in the parking lot is just fine so long as it is SOCIALLY DISTANCED. Keep it discreet, don’t litter, and don’t stay past 8:30ish. Paul has to lock up the park and he gets up early in the morning so please don’t make him kick you out. If he has to kick you out, we hear about it and then you’re officially a pain in our ass. ;)
We usually party at our #1 sponsor, Brunzies Bar, every Thursday after games. This is where we all get to know each other and it’s ½ of the fun. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions all bars and restaurants are at half-capacity. This means we can't ALL go to Brunzies if it's a huge group. Please also visit our other sponsors Levity Brewing or Noble Stein (they have outdoor spaces) if Brunzies becomes overwhelmed with people.
Parking @ Mack
To park next to the field, use at Entrance #1 off Hospital Dr. Parking is limited at the grandstands. Paul, the Mack Park groundskeeper has asked that we do not park in the grass. This leaves ruts in the grass that need to be fixed (it’s costly). Please park smart (close together) and carpool to reduce the # of cars. Do not drive down the walking trail from the 6th St entrance or the back road behind the barns.
Overflow Parking
We have received permission to use the parking lot across the street as overflow. Please keep it clean! This goes TRIPLE for that lot because we can easily get permission revoked - then we’d be screwed and y’all would have to bus your asses to the field!
Bathroom Access
Unfortunately we will not have bathroom access nearby our fields this year. Please use the restroom before the game. The bathrooms next to the playground will be open and we will give 25 minutes between games for players and spectators to venture up the hill and back.
Cleanliness
Pick up after yourself and your team. Do not leave anything on the field. Alcohol is PROHIBITED (so if they find beer cans in the trash, we will hear about it!!) We have earned a reputation for being polite and clean. Let’s keep it that way :)
Children
ABSOLUTELY NO CHILDREN THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed. No exceptions.
Post Game Celebrations
A little after-game celebration in the parking lot is just fine so long as it is SOCIALLY DISTANCED. Keep it discreet, don’t litter, and don’t stay past 8:30ish. Paul has to lock up the park and he gets up early in the morning so please don’t make him kick you out. If he has to kick you out, we hear about it and then you’re officially a pain in our ass. ;)
We usually party at our #1 sponsor, Brunzies Bar, every Thursday after games. This is where we all get to know each other and it’s ½ of the fun. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions all bars and restaurants are at half-capacity. This means we can't ALL go to Brunzies if it's a huge group. Please also visit our other sponsors Levity Brewing or Noble Stein (they have outdoor spaces) if Brunzies becomes overwhelmed with people.