Bigger.Faster.Stronger
Official Ute Conference Mountain Ridge Sentinels
Mountain Ridge Youth Football is excited to kick off the 2023 season! We strive to create an excellent player experience by developing character, teaching fundamentals and being part of a team. Competitive youth football for all skill levels. Join the largest Utah tackle football conference today!
Go Sentinels!
SENTINELS FOOTBALL
FIGHT ON SENTINELS!
We endeavor to make a lasting positive impact in the lives of our players by promoting true sportsmanship, a sense of family, and a strong resilience to overcome life’s obstacles through confidence, dedication, and work.
Integrity
Do the right thing every time. Our athletes will strive to be leaders on and off the field. Check out our Sentinels 12th Man program to see how Mountain Ridge Youth Football can make a positive impact in your child’s life!
Teamwork
Do my job, trust my teammates will do theirs and the team becomes a champion. Our community is part of our team and we will represent our community with pride.
Commitment
The never-ending promise to yourself and your team. There is always room for improvement. We will strive to be our best on the field, in the classroom and at home.
SENTINELS TRYOUTS START JULY 25TH!
More information on tryouts to come…
Division and Weight Information
Age & Division
Division is determined by your age on July 1st.
- Scouts– 7 & 8
- Gremlins– 9
- Pee Wees– 10
- Mity Mites– 11
- Grid Irons– 12
- Bantams– 13
X Weights
- Scouts– 85 lbs (7 & 8)
- Gremlins– 95 lbs (9)
- Pee Wees– 105 lbs (10)
- Mity Mites– 125 lbs (11)
- Grid Irons– 135 lbs (12)
- Bantams– 165 lbs (13)
Z Down Weights
- Scouts– NO Z Downs
- Gremlins– 70 lbs (10)
- PeeWees– 80 lbs (11)
- Mity Mites– 100 lbs (12)
- Grid Irons– 110 lbs (13)
- Bantams– 140 lbs (14)
15 year olds cannot Z down to Bantams (14 year olds can)
Preparing our athletes to play at Mountain Ridge High School
I am beyond excited and humbled to be the head football coach at Mountain Ridge High School opening this fall. Being able to teach and coach in the community that my family is in has always been extremely important to me. Can’t wait to get to work with our High School players, Youth Players, Parents, Coaches, and members of this great community! It’s a special time and a great opportunity to build this thing TOGETHER
Go, Sentinels! Defend the Ridge!
Mike Meifu
Head Football Coach
Mountain Ridge High School
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions we receive. All of our board members are happy to assist you! If your question still has not been answered, please reach out to us so we can help.
What documents are needed at Registration?
Please make sure you bring adequate copies of all of your required documents to registration.
Your registration/equipment pickup will go quickly if you bring the following documents:
- Your child (we need to fit them for equipment)
- (If you are NEW to the district) Your child's birth certificate or
copy of their passport showing (proof of age) - A COPY THAT WE CAN KEEP - (If you are NEW to the district) Utility bill with correct address pre-printed (proof of residency) - A COPY THAT WE CAN KEEP
When will game schedules be posted?
Game Schedules will be released as soon as possible.
Where are games held?
Butterfield Park is the home field for Mountain Ridge Football.
How long do games last?
About 2 hours
How often do we practice?
2 hours a day 6 days a week preseason and then down to three days a week when the season starts (after the first official game). 13 years old and above get an extra hour per day.
When do schedules get posted?
The A schedules usually post about a month before the season starts, B schedules get worked out after we find out how many teams each division has and usually gets posted a week or two after practice starts.
What is the minimum amount of plays my player can expect?
Each player must play a minimum of 10 plays in every game. A play is constituted as any time the official puts the ball in play.
If your player did not get 10 plays in a game, we suggest you wait 24 hours after the game and then talk to your coach about it. If the problem is not corrected in the next game, please contact your age group liaison so we can address this with the coach.
Can my child play on his friends team?
We do not accommodate requests to play on a friends team. There are no exceptions to this. Every player will be involved with the draft and the coaches will decide where they end up.
Family members (siblings, not cousins) can request to be on the same team. Please tell the A team coach at the start of tryouts if there are siblings so all coaches can evaluate them as a package deal throughout tryouts.
What happens if I miss the official weigh-in?
Official Weigh-In is on August 3rd. Any player who misses the official weigh-in is removed from the roster and is ineligible to play the first game. Players caught playing are subject to suspension and the game will be a forfeiture. Coach or coaches will be suspended. A makeup weigh-in will be the Tuesday after the 1st regular season game. Contact your coach for times and dates.
What do I wear to weigh-in?
Players are to wear shorts and t-shirts to weigh in. No Equipment!
Is football dangerous?
When are tryouts?
Tryouts will begin July 25th.
The first two days will be non-contact, so wear shorts and t-shirt. The third day will be full pads.
When do we play games?
We will announce Game Schedules as soon as we can.
Game times: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm if needed.
What is the Refund policy?
NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN ON OR AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE / TRYOUTS - NO EXCEPTIONS
Tryouts for team placement are considered Practice. Refunds will only be issued after all equipment has been returned to the district. Subject to $25.00 Administrative fee on refunds. All refunds require an Authorized District Official to submit “Request for Refund Authorization Form”.
What Age & Division?
The division is determined by your age on July 1st.
- Scout – 7 &
8 Year Olds - Gremlins –
9 Year Olds - PeeWee – 10 Year Olds
- MityMites – 11 Year Olds
- Grid Iron –
12 Year Olds - Bantams – 13 Year Olds
What is the X man rule?
The "X"-man Rule in the conference bylaws is presently written as follows:
13.1.1 The "X" player must be an Interior lineman on offense, playing one of the four line positions, from Tackle to Tackle, the "X" player must be set, but not necessarily down in a 3 or 4 point stance at the snap of the ball. On defense the "X" player must be an interior lineman. They can line up anywhere along the line of scrimmage. However, they must be on the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball. The "X" player on defense must be down in a 3 or 4 point stance at the snap of the ball. (2017)
The following criteria apply to ALL "X"-men:
All individuals listed on their teams´ roster as an "X"-man, must have either a 4" White or Black "X" on the front AND back of their helmet. The Conference Board of Directors have also instructed the President´s of each District to inform their Coaches to ONLY use Conference-purchased block "X´s". Skull bones, decorations, colorings, numbers, names, writings, etc. are prohibited on the "X", and the "X" can NOT be made of Athletic tape, black electrical tape or anything other the Conference- provided "X".
What are the X weight limits?
X Weights
- Scout – 85 lbs (7 & 8)
- Gremlins – 95 lbs (9)
- PeeWee – 105 lbs (10)
- MityMites – 125 lbs (11)
- Grid Iron – 135 lbs (12)
- Bantams – 165 lbs (13)
What are the weight limits if I want to Z Down?
Z Down Weights
- Scouts - No Z Downs
- Gremlin - 70 lbs (10)
- PeeWee - 80 lbs (11)
- MityMites - 100 lbs (12)
- Grid Iron - 110 lbs (13)
- Bantams - 140 lbs (14)
15-years-olds cannot Z down to Bantams
What size football?
What equipment are they responsible for?
Cleats, Cup, Mouthguard, upgraded chin strap (that's not required).
Each player will receive a helmet, shoulder pads, game pants, and home and away jersey (provided as part of the registration fee, you can keep the jersey and oantsafter the season).
All equipment is to be returned in reasonable condition, with normal wear and tear when requested to do so by Conference or district officials or pay the stated value of $260.00, plus all costs of collection Including reasonable attorney fees plus interest.
How much does it cost to play?
Mountain Ridge district charges $325 for each player.
UTE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE Breakdown:
- $55.00 OF REGISTRATION FEE goes towards conference franchise fees and insurances
- $60.00 To Jersey Purchases
- $75.00 To Officials, Security and on Field Medical Personnel
- $10.00 To Online Administrative Costs
$200.00 cost per player goes to the conference.
The remaining balance of $125 is applied to the Mountain Ridge UTE Conference for the following expenses:
- Equipment
- Butterfield Park / JSD School locations field rental
- Additional Uniforms i.e. (game pants/game day socks)
- Team/ Individual Photos
- Game Day Field Equipment (game day markers/ paint/ rope/ etc.)
- Administrative/ Advertising Costs
- Equipment Storage
(all on field cameras are privately owned)
Is it better to let my kid grow up and get bigger before I let them play?
No. As stated above football as a full-contact sport. In order to avoid injury, it is very important to learn how to make a block or tackle and more importantly how to get blocked and tackled. The longer you wait to enroll your child the further behind they are getting in learning these skills. Starting your child as a scout or gremlin will give them the ability to learn the game before any of the kids are big enough to cause any real damage.
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Testimonials
Testimonials from our end of season survey:
“The community that mountain ridge has created has been awesome to be a part of. That was a huge change from previous years. Continue to keep this fun football family going! “
“I really liked how our coaches taught the boys on our team to thank the refs and shake their hands after the games. It was always fun to see how shocked the refs were by our respectful boys. More of our teams should teach this!“
“The board did a great job. I appreciate all the hard work and long hours put in for the boys. There were several boys that had a bad experience in previous years and decided to try 1 more time. They love football now and think it is awesome. I can’t thank our coaches and parents enough for making ours a football family. “
“The coaching staff really changed the culture of what coaching is all about in the most positive way. They built the kids up.“
HOME OF THE
SENTINELS 12th MAN!
The Sentinels 12th Man was created for any kids involved with Mountain Ridge Youth Football that have special needs that prevent them from playing football. You are such an important part of our Sentinels team. We want you involved with our football program!
If you know someone who would love to play football, yet physically isn’t able, nominate them today as a Sentinels 12th Man candidate. We will give them a jersey that they can wear on Friday and Saturdays so they are united with the rest of the Sentinels football players.
Nominate a Sentinels 12th Man today so we can get them a jersey and include them in any upcoming activities!
fight on
Bigger.Faster.Stronger
Sentinels
ShOW YOUR SupporT!
Mountain Ridge Youth Football is excited to kick off the 2023 season!
We have some great options for swag and apparel, so you can show your support
for our young Sentinels and take pride in our community.
Come see us at the field on game day to get your swag on!