FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Cost is $150 per child, except at the flag level which is $100. There is also a family maximum of $400.
Note, there is also a mandatory pre-paid candy sale due at the time of registration of $100 for the first child, $50 for the second child, and no charge for any additional children after the second. If you do not wish to purchase the candy to sell, you can buyout for $50 for the first child and $25 for the second.
Paperwork that is owed can be mailed to:
Ogden Bears
PO Box 63
Spencerport, NY 14559
Normally each level has 7 scheduled games and a bye week. This varies year to year. The season starts Labor Day weekend and usually runs until late October. Mitey Mite and Flag teams may have a Bowl game that will could take them into the 1st week of November. The other levels can play into the 1st week in December - it all depends on if they make the playoffs and how far they go when they get there. If the team does not make the playoffs the season will usually end around the 2nd week of November with a bowl game (it has typically been in Syracuse but is subject to change).
You can start as young as 5 years. 5 and 6 year olds play Flag Football and tackle football begins at age 7. Even though there is no tackling in flag, contact is still made and it should not be considered no-contact.
A players age is established by their age as of July 31st.
The following people would be more than glad to answer any questions you may have?
President: Mark Seefried
Vice-President: Bob Heimreich
Football Director: Scott Vara
Cheer Director: Christina Yeomans
Contact information for any of the above can be found here.
No, there are no residency restrictions.
Football -- Practice typically starts August 1st, we practice Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur and Sat during the month of August. Once school starts practice will be held on Tue, Thur and Saturday. Games are played on Sundays anytime between 9:00am and 1:00pm. We may play Saturday games which may require a practice on a Mon,Wed or Fri. During the playoffs it is possible to have a night game during the week. Players are required to be at all games one hour prior to kickoff to be weighed in and prepare for the game. Practice times may vary by coach, the days and times listed here are for reference only and are based on past years - they are listed here to give you a general idea of what to expect. Flag practice is typically two times per week and possibly Saturday.
Cheer -- Practice Starts August 1st, Cheer follows the football schedule during August. Once School starts cheerleaders will practice inside twice a week, times and days can vary based on indoor availability.
Go to the Registration page on this website and print the forms listed on that page. Complete the forms and attend the open Registration Session at the date and time posted on this site.
Returning players can sign up at a predetermined date and time prior to open registration. Registration is on a first come first serve basis, we only accept a certain number of participants and then we will start a waiting list. Note, in the past that some levels fill up during the first registration session.