FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
FIND OUT YOURSELF!
The aim of this frequently asked questions is to inform you about the main aspects of playing football within our association. If you have any additional questions do not hesitate to contact us via our Facebook page. We can then answer your additional questions.
Pricing & conditions
Category : Rates BEFORE April 1st OTHERWISE AFTER April 1st
Atom 2011-2013 = $225 otherwise $250
Mosquito 2009-2010 = $300 otherwise $330
Peewee 2007-2008 = $350 otherwise $385
Bantam 2005-2006 = $400 otherwise $440
Midget 2002-2004 = $450 otherwise $485
REFUND POLICY :
BEFORE June 1, 2019 : The Diablos Football Association will reimburse 75% of registration fees in the event of a player withdrawing.
FROM June 1 to July 1, 2019 : The Diablos Football Association will reimburse 50% of registration fees in the event of a player dropping out.
AFTER July 1, 2019 : The Diablos Football Association will not refund registration fees in the event of the withdrawal of a player.
Who can sign up for football with the Diablos?
All young people between 6 and 17 years old residing in La Prairie, Brossard, Candiac, Saint-Philippe, Sainte-Catherine, Delson, Saint-Rémi, Saint-Constant, Saint-Isidore, Saint-Mathieu, Saint-Édouard, Sherington, Hemingford , Lacolle, etc. Boys and girls play for the Diablos.
My child has never played football. Can he integrate easily with the team?
Of course! Football is both a strategic and physical team sport where all players have their place, regardless of their size. There is a position for everyone. By participating in all practices, and giving 100%, your child will be able to join a team, even if he or she has never played. He will be able to study the playbook and, if necessary, ask his teammates and coaches additional questions.
What exactly does the registration cost include?
Protective equipment such as helmet and shoulder pads and sheath. The price includes all practices in the regular season. This varies from 2 to 3 practices per week depending on the level. Then there are the regular season games, i.e. 10 games which usually take place on Saturday or Sunday. There are also playoff games. Parents must purchase a mouth guard, stockings, a protective sheath and cleated shoes. The season extends over nearly 6 months from the beginning of May to around the end of October.
I am not a resident of La Prairie. Are there any additional charges?
Yes, you must obtain the privilege card from the city of La Prairie. The cost is $50 for non-residents. Some cities reimburse the costs to their citizens.
My child is small and I'm afraid he will get hurt?
Football is taught and size does not matter. There are positions that are more physically demanding than others but we teach safe contact and respect for opponents. Coaches MUST follow SAFE CONTACT and INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION training. In addition, it is always possible to purchase additional protection for the forearms, back and hands without forgetting the mouth protector, which is obligatory.
When do practices start and where?
Practices begin in May depending on the weather. Practices continue until the end of the season at the end of October and even further depending on the playoffs.
Under 12s usually practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and even 8:30 p.m. once school is over. Ages 12 and over usually practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Practices normally take place in two locations:
Is there any downtime in the summer for summer vacation?
Yes, consult your team manager for vacation dates. Construction holidays are a popular time off for the majority of teams. Even if a player misses practices he will be able to study the playbook and, if necessary, ask his teammates and coaches additional questions.
When do the matches start and when does the season end?
Games begin near the end of August and continue until mid-October or longer if the team goes further in the playoffs. There may also be tournaments (Jamboree) during the summer. Our local games take place at the Réal-Bracteur field in La Prairie.
