The 2019 JR Raiders Football Season is nearly here. This season the following options are available to players from K-8th grade for students from Ocean City and all surrounding areas.
Varsity Football – 7th and 8th graders tackle football in a weighted league. Practices will be during the week and games on Saturday evenings. Practice starts August 5th. For more information contact Head Coach Carl Wanek: 609-513-5517
Junior Varsity Football – 5th and 6th graders tackle football in a weighted league. Practices will be during the week and games on Saturday afternoon. Practice starts August 8th. For more information contact Head Coach Drew Fasy: 609-827-8083
Pee-Wee Football – 3rd and 4th graders tackle football in a weighted league. Practices will be during the week and games on Saturday afternoon. Practice starts August 5th. For more information contact Head Coach Rich Wheeler: 856-261-6725
Flag Football – K-4th grade. Players will be divided by grade levels and participate in non-contact flag football. Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays with games on Saturday afternoon. Practice begins on August 21st. For more information contact: Head Coach Ken Wisnefski 609-802-3415
To sign up, visit: ocjryf.siplay.com
The Junior Raiders focus on having the players gain experience and the program prides itself on providing the highest level of safety for its players.
“Having the players love football as much as the coaches do is always the goal of the program” stated Carl Wanek, the Junior Raiders President and Varsity football coach. “We provide a positive atmosphere for players to grow athletically while the work in a team environment”.
Playing youth football gives players a headstart if they have interest in playing football in high school. Understanding the rules of the games and the basic techniques are some of the focal points that the Junior Raiders program thrives to provide its players.
“The key to any successful public high school program is its feeder system. Strong community football at the youth level is a great way to prepare for high school football by learning proper fundamentals, technique, teamwork and discipline. At Ocean City High School, we work closely with the Junior Raiders to create a bond between our program and theirs. Now is a great time to become a Junior Raider and to join the football family we’re building in Ocean City” said Kevin Smith, the head coach of the Ocean City High School football team and a parent of a player in the Junior Raiders program.
To sign up, visit: ocjryf.siplay.com
