Randolph Bulldogs Football Guidelines and By-Laws
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Randolph Bulldogs Football
Guidelines and By-Laws
Published: May 2010
Revised: March 2021
Bulldogs Coach Committee Members:
Dan Limone
Steve Fogel
Glenn Osborn
Lance Laing
3/1/2021Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
Table of Contents
1.0 Mission Statement ................................. 1
2.0 General Goals of the Program .............. 1
3.0 The Committee ....................................... 1
3.1 Meetings ...................................... 2
4.0 Coaches and Players ............................. 2
4.1 Coaches …………………………... 2
4.2 Players .......................................... 3
4.2.1 Ages and Levels ........................ 3
4.2.2 Practice Time …………………… 3
5.0 Practices................................................... 3
5.1 Frequency ..................................... 3
6.0 Game Time ............................................... 4
6.1 Play Time ....................................... 4
6.2 Central Conference ........................ 5
7.0 Parents and other Volunteers ................. 5
7.1 Team General Managers................ 5
7.2 Game Announcing ......................... 6
7.3 Parents ........................................... 6
8.0 Formal Complaints ................................... 6
9.0 Guideline and By-Law Amendments ...... 7Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
1.0 Mission Statement
Randolph Bulldogs Football is committed to providing our players with a positive
experience in an environment that will teach life's lessons: to develop and understand
discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, and working with others, and to give
one's best effort at all times, while having fun in the process.
2.0 General Goals of the Program
Overall, the program is governed by the Randolph Township Recreation Department, the
Randolph Bulldogs Football Committee, and by the Morris County Youth Football
League rules and guidelines.
To keep with its mission, the Randolph Bulldogs Football Program is designed to teach
the game of football to the youth of Randolph and will stress the following:
i. Teamwork
ii. Discipline
iii. Respect
iv. Sportsmanship
v. Responsibility
This document will describe, in detail, the program, its purpose and its goals, and will
serve as the guiding principles for the committee, coaches, parents, and players.
3.0 The Committee
The Bulldogs Football Committee (the committee) will be comprised of a Director and
members. The following will be adhered to for composition of the committee:
All will be voted into committee positions by existing committee members.
• The committee will always comprise at a minimum 7 members.
• The committee will vote to add or remove members as well as assign
positions.
• There may be only one member per household or family.
Decisions will be made by the committee as a whole, by way of a vote. All votes will be
conducted during the monthly committee meetings.
3.1 Meetings
The Randolph Bulldogs Committee will meet once per month in the off-season,
two times during the month of August (on Thursdays at 7:00pm) and once per
month during the remainder of the football season (first Thursday of the month).
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, an emergency meeting may be called
and should contain at least two-thirds of the committee members to be a valid
meeting.Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
4.0 Coaches and Players
All rules and by-laws pertaining to the Morris County Youth Football League (MCYFL)
will be followed.
4.1 Coaches
4.1.1 Selection: All head coaches will be selected annually by the Randolph
Bulldogs Coaches committee. The Committee preference is to select Non-Dad
Head Coaches for SPW – Varsity levels. For extenuating reasons, Dad Head
Coaches may be selected if a qualified Non-Dad Head Coach is not available.
4.1.2 Attendance: The head coach is responsible for his assigned level and
must make every attempt to attend all practices and games. It is understandable
that unforeseen circumstances may prevent this from time to time. These
unforeseen circumstances may include such things as work, or “special” family
events. Because of this responsibility, a head coach is not permitted to go on
vacation during the season. In any event, if a head coach will not be available for
an extended period of time (comprising of one week or greater), that head coach
must notify a committee member in advance to agree on a suitable coverage
plan.
4.1.3 Assistant Coaches: Assistant coaches will be selected by the Head
Coaches with approval by the Bulldogs Coaches Committee.
4.1.4 Governing Principles: As per the MCYFL rules, a coach may not have
any type of practice, physical or mental, with his players prior to August 1st- *See
MCYFL Rule
Coaches will follow the guidelines established and communicated by the
committee and as outlined within this document.
Please see the section on “Game Time” for information on Bench Fouls and
“Referee Payments
It is the responsibility of all coaches to adhere to the Mission Statement of the
program.
All other MCYFL rules apply.
4.1.5 Annual Evaluation: Head and Assistant Coaches will be evaluated
annually by the Coaches Committee taking into consideration:
• Coach attendance for practices and games.
• Committee monitoring of practices and games at least four times
throughout the season.
• Parental feedback.
• Distribution of playing time and player assignments.
• Adherence to principles outlined in Bulldogs Coach’s Code of
Conduct, Bulldogs By-Laws, and MCYFL Rules.Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
The Committee reserves the right to discipline, including suspension or removal,
any Coach that fails to abide by these guidelines.
4.2 Players
4.2.1 Ages and Levels
A player’s playing level will be governed as follows:
• A player will play with his grade appropriate level unless the age of a
player dictates that he must play up one level.
• A player will have the option of playing down a level if the age of the
player falls within the guidelines of the requested level.
• Exceptions:
o Players who are too heavy to play at their eligible level and
deemed capable of playing up a level may choose to do so.
However, the head coach must first get agreement from the
other head coach before proceeding in this direction. The
order in which this MUST be accomplished is as follows:
▪ Head Coaches must first agree
▪ The Parents and player must then agree
o Other extenuating circumstances must be presented to the
committee before exceptions can be granted.
4.2.2 Practice Time
All players are expected to attend ALL practices. Absences should be
granted by the head coach when appropriate (sickness, studies).
See section on “Practices” for guidelines on practice frequency.
Due to the nature of this sport, it is important that players make practices.
Poor attendance can have a direct impact on playtime. It is
recommended that a player attend at least 8 practices prior to being
eligible to play in any type of game setting. It is at the coach’s discretion
whether this should include scrimmages.
5.0 Practices
5.1 Frequency
Preseason practice may begin on August 1st as declared by MCYFL rules. No
team may conduct practices prior to this date. The committee may decide that
practice begins at some later date due to field availability and in coordination with
the Recreation Department. *See new MCYFL Rule on Spring Practice
It is at the discretion of the coach at each level the frequency of practice during
the month of August. When school starts, a coach may alter the practice week,
with school in mind. Example: Practice 4 times a week before school starts; 3
times a week after school starts.Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
The table below depicts an example of practice frequency at each level:
Level Example Practice Frequency**
• One to two times per week throughout the season, starting
Instructional roughly the third week of August
• Two to Three times per week in August; Two Times per
Pre Clinic week once School Starts
• Three to Four times per week in August; Three times per
Clinic week once School Starts
• Three to Four times per week in August; Three times per
Super Pee Wee week once School Starts
• A coach may choose to practice as frequently during the
Upper Levels week as is possible, keeping in mind the rules of the
MCYFL (please see note below).
**This is only an example. Specific practice times are left to the discretion of the
coach at each level.
Please Note:
Per MCYFL rules, a team may practice as many times as it wants prior to the
start of the season (or start of school). Once the season officially starts (or
school officially starts), a team may practice no more than 4 times per week, of
which one of those practices must be a non-contact practice (i.e. a walk through).
6.0 Game Time
6.1 Play Time
It is the goal of the committee to provide as much game time experience as
necessary to all players. Keeping in mind that the Instructional, Pre-Clinic, Clinic
and Super Pee Wee levels are indeed instructional levels, there will be a
minimum play time requirement for these lower levels as follows:
# of Players Minimum Play Requirement
12-19 Players •10 Play Minimum*
20-24 Players •7 Play Minimum*
25+ Players •5 Play Minimum*
*This includes special teams where applicable
Coaches are encouraged to exceed minimum playtime requirements. Please
see the section “4.2.2 Practice Time” to determine eligibility for game time play.
It will be left up to the coach’s discretion, however, that 2 teams at the lower
levels may be formed if the level contains 36 eligible players. In that case, Pre-
Clinic and Clinic will field 2 competitive teams with 2 independent coaching staffs.Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
The Super Pee Wee level will field an A Team and B Team with 2 independent
coaching staffs
For all upper levels (Pee Wee, JV, and Varsity), individual play time will be at the
coach’s discretion and there will be no minimum play time requirements. Please
see the section entitled “Central Conference”.
6.2 Central Conference
It is a general goal of the program “to put cleats on the field”. As a result, each
Pee Wee, JV and Varsity team should declare a Central Conference team. The
goal of the Central Conference is to develop more players and to give more play
time to those players that may not get enough play time during regular games.
From the rules of the MCYFL 2013:
The Central Conference is a developmental division of the Morris County Youth
Football League that is intended to give significant playing time to those players
who are not getting much playing time in our regular games. This division is the
place where these players can develop their skills in game conditions and
experience football by playing against teams of similar skills and talent levels.
This division is not a place for the outstanding player in our regular games to be
shifted to another position and be given additional playing time. Coaches are still
encouraged to give playing time to Central Conference players in regular season
games.
Any team that has 25 players or more MUST declare a Central Conference team.
7.0 Parents and other Volunteers
7.1 Team General Manager (GM)
Each level should have at least one team GM. The team GM will assist the head
coach of that level as needed. Some tasks of a team GM may be:
• Coordinating Rosters at the start of the season for submission to the Roster
Committee member.
• Establishing communications to the rest of the team throughout the season
based on the input of the head coach.
• The organization, distribution, and collection of Game Uniforms.
• The collection of boosters, sponsors, and collages for the yearbook.
• The head coach of each level will choose one or more team GMs.
7.2 Game Announcing
For home games, each team should have an announcer for the game. Prior to
the start of a game, the announcer may introduce each player of each team
individually, or collectively announce each team as a unit.
Once the game begins, the announcer must adhere to strict guidelines and
should announce the game, with no “colored commentary”. Examples may be
“Ball carried by -------, tackled by --------.”Randolph Bulldogs Football By-Laws and Guidelines
Under no circumstances should the announcer make any announcements during
a play depicting play direction, or “pass” or “run.”
The announcer should do his/her best not to show favoritism in announcing the
game or bias toward the home team.
The announcer may be asked to make special announcements throughout the
game. Usually these types of announcements should be made at game breaks.
At all levels, the announcer will remain on the sideline and off the field of play for
the duration of the game.
7.3 Parents
It is expected that all adults conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful to
all players, coaches, referees, and in accordance with township guidelines.
Parents should attempt to attend any programs that the township offers.
8.0 Formal Complaints
Any type of complaint or issue should be brought to the head coach of that particular
level first.
If the complaint or issue is not addressed appropriately, then that complaint or issue
should be brought to a committee member.
The committee member, upon becoming aware of the complaint or issue, should then
bring it to the Director. The Director, committee member, and the person(s) filing the
complaint will meet. At that time, the Director will determine whether an emergency
committee meeting will be conducted. If needed, this emergency meeting must be
conducted within 48 hours of the complaint or issue. The results of this will be brought
back to the person(s) originally raising the complaint or issue.
9.0 Guideline and By-Law Amendments
All guidelines and by-laws contained in the document may only be changed by
committee member vote and only between the months of December and June.You can also read
