Registration / Refund Information

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 CHEER AND TACKLE FOOTBALL SEASON WILL OPEN APRIL 1ST 2011. Return Players may begin registrations March 1st, 2011.

Registrations will end June 1st 2011 for Football and Cheerleading, registrations accepted after June 1st will be subject to a $25 Late Registration Fee.

2011 CONTACT CAMP & CHEER CAMP REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN MARCH 1ST 2011

CAMP REFUND POLICY: The 2011 Contact Camp & Cheer Camp Registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE

SEASON REFUND POLICY: Refunds will only be given if requested within 30 days of the Registration Date. Refunds Requests will not be offered after June 30th 2011. All accessories purchased are NON-REFUNDABLE, unless due to incorrect size or style offered. Any Special Refund Requests must be sent in writing to paxriverraiders@gamil.com and will be voted on by the Board of Directors. Refunds will not be given due to Injury, Lack of Interest, or Relocation.

QUESTIONS? Please email Harold Berg paxriverraiders@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where do the Pax River Raiders Football and Cheer Practice? A majority of the Football and all of the Cheer Teams will practice at Lancaster Park or the surrounding areas of Lexington Park, We will have limited teams practicing in the Hollywood Area (Please Check Availability) for those teams.

Where are Pax River Raiders Home Games Played? Lancaster Park Fields #1, #2 and.or #5

What will I need to buy in addition to the equipment that Pax River Raiders Supply? You will be responsible for Football Cleats, an Athletic Supporter, and an Athletic Girdle. We will transition away from the old 7 pants pad sets within the next 2 years. We will have Athletic Girdles available for sale at Equipment Issue or you can find them at any Sporting Goods Store. We will also sell our previous used 7 piece pad sets at a minimal cost. We will provide Knee Pads.

What does my registration fee cover (Football)? The Registration costs cover a Secondary Insurance Policy that is mandatory to participate on any Rec and Parks Field, Field Maintenance (Paint, Ropes, etc.), Participation Fees, Equipment Reconditioning and a Major Cost is REFEREES. It will also cover the cost of Regular Season Trophy's. New for 2011 Registration Fees will NOT cover the cost of JERSEYS. Jerseys will be available to purchase at the end of the season. Due to the rising costs of Insurance, Referees, and Equipment Reconditioning, we did not want to raise the registration fees.

What must be returned at the end of the season? All Equipment Issued for use must be returned, Including Helmets, Chin Straps, Ear Pieces, Shoulder Pads, Rib Protectors (If Issued), Uniforms including Practice and Game Pants, Knee Pads, and Game Jerseys (you may purchase your game jersey during the season)

How Can I Help? Volunteer? Coach? Please contact Harold Berg at paxriverraiders@gmail.com for Football Inquiries and Tami Trent raiders.cheer.tami@gmail.com for Cheerleading Inquiries. All coaches must pass a Community Standards Background Check and be up to date for NYSCA Training provided by St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks.

How can I be guaranteed a Team when I register? Please sign up early! When Registering either Online or In Person make sure you know the Coach(s) that you prefer to play for. Upcoming 2011 Coaches will be listed on the "Team Information" Page after March 14th. All requests can NOT be guaranteed, but we will do our best to communicate to you your options.

How will I know which Weight/Age Division to Sign up for? The Upcoming 2011 Division Breakdown Chart will be posted no later than March 14th, once the chart is posted, should you have any questions please contact Harold Berg or any of the Board Members.

What will I need when I register (Football)? Walk In Registrations will require completed Registration Forms and a Copy of a Birth Certificate, all medical forms must be filled out and Birth Certificates must be received before equipment can be issued. Copies of Report Cards will be need for 7th and 8th Grade Unlimited Teams. Please make sure WEIGHT IS ACCURATE when registering ONLINE.