Q: Where are the games played?
A: Directions to each venue can be found by clicking on the "Locations" tab for each sport on the website. New locations will continue to be added throughout the year.
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Q: How much playing time will my child receive?
A: We are committed that each child receives a fair and balanced allocation of time. i9 Sports programs are dedicated to emphasize fundamentals, participation, and fun. This policy is clearly communicated to all coaches involved.
If you should have any questions or concerns about playing time, please communicate this to the coach as well as the i9 Sports League Office.
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Q: When and how often are the practices?
A: Due to the hectic schedules we face as parents and commitments during the week, there is no required participation for weeknight practices. Practices are usually held on game day (just prior to the game).
If your child's coach offers (1) weeknight practice per week, it will be 100% optional and will not impact the playing time your child receives during the games.
However, most teams have practice an hour or so before their scheduled game, thus making it only a once per week commitment for everyone involved (parents, kids, and coaches.) The emphasis is on having FUN on gamedays!
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Q: Do I have to do any "fundraising" or "mandatory volunteering?"
A: No! You are paying for your child to participate in a fun sports program and will never be asked to participate in any fundraising whatsoever or be required to work a concession stand. Volunteering opportunities are available as a coach, assistant coach or team helper but are completely optional.
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Q: Who can play in an i9 Sports program?
A: We offer programs for boys and girls of all skill levels!
Our League Programs are offered to ages 4-14 (we have a special emphasis on child development from ages 4-7).
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Q: How can I get involved?
A: We need volunteer coaches! One of the most important aspects of i9 Sports is getting good coaches to volunteer their time once a week (during their child's weekend game only).
We also need assistant coaches and team helpers to support our head coaches.
If you have an interest in working for i9 Sports, please indicate your interest on the registration form or call the i9 Sports League Office for more information.
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Q: What are the qualifications of the coaches and officials?
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Every head coach in an i9 Sports program is carefully screened with a criminal background check and is required to pass an online exam as part of the certification process.
We contract out only certified officials from qualified sources to ensure that i9 Sports philosophy and core principles are met.
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Q: Who is i9 Sports?
A: i9 Sports is the nations first and largest amateur sports league franchise.
With locations from New York to Los Angeles and dozens of small and large cities in between, each franchise is committed to providing the very best experience for its players.
We understand that as a parent, you have plenty of sports options to choose from in our community. Therefore, as a local resident in the community, we are clear that we must provide you the very best service.
The Central Montgomery County i9 Sports office is independently owned and operated by a local resident.
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Q: How do I know if the games are rained out?
A: Simply call the automated rainout hotline 1-2 hours prior to game time for the status of your game. Any make-up schedule information will be posted on the website and distributed to the coaches.
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Q: What size footballs do you use for flag football?
A: The football size will be based on the expected age divisions below:
4-5 (4-6) Age Division = Pee Wee Size
6-8 (7-9) Age Division = Pee Wee Size
9-11 (10-12) Age Division = Junior Size
12-14 Age Division = Youth Size
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Q: What does signing up as a member of i9 Sports mean?
A: Our FREE membership simply allows you to receive occasional updates from us regarding new sport programs, new locations, special discounts and special offers.
We will not fill your email inbox with unwanted emails from i9 Sports - you'll love what we have to offer!
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Q: How do I register?
A: Four Easy Ways to Register:
ONLINE: Online registration with credit card payment.
PHONE: Call the i9 Sports League Office at 301-299-1039.
IN-PERSON: Check out the "Meet Us In Person" section on the website for upcoming registration dates near you.
MAIL: You can mail the registration forms with payment to:
i9 Sports
8064 Inverness Ridge Road
Potomac, MD 20854
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Q: What are the age brackets?
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Our youth leagues are open to kids ages 4-14. Actual team age brackets will be determined after the registration deadline by the number of kids that register per league at each age/grade level.
When putting together divisions, we consider age as of when the league begins play, grade level during the current school year, and playing experience to ensure that each team in each division has the same average age, grade level, and experience.
Every effort is made to ensure that all teams are as equally competitive as possible. There are NO drafts or player tryouts. Should you request to play with a friend, group of friends, or for a specific coach, the special requests will be honored with the requesting kids being placed in the division that the oldest child would normally play.
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Q: What does the registration fee cover?
A: The registration fee covers: high quality reversible mesh jerseys (which each child keeps), field/gym equipment, game supplies, officiating costs, awards, league operations.
Unlike other organizations that require mandatory fundraising and volunteering to offset costs, i9 Sports has NO fundraising or mandatory volunteering of any kind.
Your registration fee entitles you and your child to have lots of fun, to experience superior organization and communication, while being sensitive to your time.
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Q: Can I play on the same team as my friend / brother / sister?
A: Absolutely! Just tell us who you would like to play with at the time of registration and we will do everything possible to make sure your request is accommodated.
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Q: Is this league for boys, girls or co-ed?
A: It is co-ed.
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