ABOUT PATRIOT HS 8-MAN TACKLE FOOTBALL PROGRAM
A volunteer-run program designed to challenge homeschool athletes to grow in their spiritual walk, self-discipline, leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Also, develop a camaraderie among teammates and a love for football. We strive to share the love of Christ with others. 

REGISTRATION
Next year's spring tryout dates and times will be announced by January 1st.
Registration opens February 1st. This places you on a TRY-OUT roster for the season. This allows you to see the tentative schedule and for communication.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR 2025-26. PLEASE SEE THE BLUE BUTTON BELOW WHEN IT OPENS.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
This will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:30 - 8 PM at RPC, 3831 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah TN. 

TRY-OUTS: 
March 27th, 4 - 6:30 pm at D-1                                                                                                                                                         March 28th, 4 - 6:30 pm at D-1                                                                                                                                                         March 29th, 4 - 6:30 pm at D-1

SPRING PRACTICE:                                                                                                                                                                                     April 21st to May 15th, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. (See TeamSnap after you register for more information.) 

​PHYSICALS:                                                                                                                                                                                        Physicals due April 14th if they plan to attend Spring Training or June 20th if they do not attend spring training.

Preseason Strength & Conditioning Options (Highly Recommended:) These programs will strengthen the individual athlete, prevent injuries, and build team-bonding. Programs are available during the winter, spring and summer. 

Game Schedule and Season Details (Posted on TeamSnap Calendar:)
Summer break is from Friday, May 16th to Sunday, July 6th. We really need full attendance for July practices to prepare for the season properly, and ask that only church summer camps or mission trips be the reasons for missing practices or games during the season. A fall break will also be provided from September 7th to September 13th for vacation time for each family. Optional practices are scheduled, but no game is scheduled on September 12th.

Games begin August 8th and continue until October 17th with playoff/championships October 24th to November 8th. About 10 games per season, excluding scrimmages and this year, we have 4 home games and 6 away games. Away games do involve travel; we encourage carpooling. Most games are on Friday nights. We play in the SEEC 8-man conference and also picked up local varsity and JV scrimmages.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE ATHLETE

• Be on time and prepared to begin at the scheduled time.
• Wear the proper uniform requirements.
• Be respectful to your coaches, teammates, and others.
• Follow all instructions from your coaches.
• Always be a good sport.

AGE BRACKET
Rising 8th - 12th grade boys.

COST
Team Fee: Approx $700 (First $300 is due May 1st and 2nd due the week of June 1st) 
In-session training is included in the team fee. (Begins in July.)
Invoices will be sent and paid on TeamSnap. (No cash is accepted.) We will try to offset the cost of the team fee with sponsorships and fundraisers.

COMMUNICATION
Registration and communication throughout the season will be via Teamsnap. All families are required to download and utilize the TeamSnap app. 

​WORD TO PARENTS
The best thing you can do as a parent is be their biggest fan and encourager no matter their skill level. Encourage your child to get plenty of rest, water, and food during and before the game.

 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. To register, please click on the blue registration button. You will be redirected to our Teamsnap website to complete all athletic forms and waivers required to participate with CSTHEA Patriots. Please allow at least 15 minutes to complete the registration. Registration places you on the try-out roster; please allow 24 hr to process your registration.

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​If you have more questions, please email ad@csthea.org.

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