Maize – Ann Arbor Youth Football and Cheer Organization

General Information

We are a youth Football and Cheer organization located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We are a part of and governed by the Downriver Junior Football League which is made up of 18 teams located throughout Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.

Eligible athletes for the 2020 season must be 7 years old by 9/1/20 and no older than 13 years old on 9/1/20.

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MAIZE FOOTBALL

As participants in the Downriver Junior Football League, we do play competitively. Our coaches goal is to give each player the most playing time possible and make sure football players play at least their minimum number of plays prescribed by the league. Playing time will be granted to those athletes who exhibit outstanding effort, show continued perseverance and have lots of heart.

DJFL weight limitations for each Football Level

Freshman - Allowed up to 120 lbs

JV - Allowed up to 140 lbs

Varsity - Allowed up to 165 lbs

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MAIZE CHEER

As participants in the Downriver Junior Football League. Cheer athletes participate in a fun and supportive environment.

There are no cuts or try-outs and all of our cheerleaders will participate in every game. At the end of the season each team will get the opportunity to attend the DJFL Cheer Competition.

Children younger than 7 may eligible to participate in game day cheer activities as a Maize team Mascot. Contact us for info.

MAIZE PRACTICE

Off season training(OST) events may begin mid-late July.

Season practices start in August.

Summer practices are Monday-Friday 6pm-8:30pm. It is possible there will be Saturday practices in August. Maize will make sure and post extra practices on website and Social Media. Please check often.

Practices when school resumes is Tuesday-Friday 6pm-8pm. Times will fluctuate as we lose daylight.

In this 2020 season, practices are now at Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

MAIZE GAMEDAY

Games are typically held on Saturday's with the same time schedule but may vary so please pay close attention to the schedule.

Football players are expected to get to Game day field 1 1/2 hours prior to game time(mandatory unless coach notified).
Cheer team is expected to get to Game day field 30 minutes prior to game time(mandatory unless coach notified).

Usual game start times:

Freshman 11 am

Junior Varsity 1 pm

Varsity 3 pm

DRJFL season is 8 games

The weekend following the last regular season game will be playoff games for the top 4 teams of each division.

The playoff winners will then participate in the championship game the following weekend.

Our Sponsors

Interesting in becoming a Maize Football and Cheer, please take a look at our Maize Sponsor Letter highlighting the various packages available.

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Portland Soccer Club Youth Registration

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General Information

MAIZE FOOTBALL

MAIZE CHEER

MAIZE PRACTICE

MAIZE GAMEDAY

Our Sponsors

Portland Soccer Club Youth Registration

Youth Soccer U3 - U4

Youth Soccer U5 - U6

Youth Soccer U7 - U8

Youth Soccer U9 - U10

Youth Soccer U11 - U12

Upcoming Events

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