Cheerleading season is now open to all.  Online registration for Football will end mid July 2016 and Cheerleading registration will end mid August 2016.  By registering online you will guarantee your child a spot within the LPBK football & cheer organization for the 2016 season. If you are new to LaPlata Blue Knights Football & Cheerleading online registration or have never used our online registration system, you will be asked to enter in a household address, contact information, medical emergency contact information, and additional information about you and your child.

Online registration for the 2016 LaPlata Blue Knights Football and Cheerleading season will open in January 20th 2016.  Online registration for Football will end mid July and Cheerleading registration will end mid August.  By registering online you will guarantee your child a spot within the LPBK football & cheer organization for the 2016 season.  If you are new to LaPlata Blue Knights Football & Cheerleading online registration or have never used our online registration system, you will be asked to enter in a household address, contact information, medical emergency contact information, and additional information about you and your child. It’s a vital part of our club communication to ensure all registrations information is accurate.

During the end of the online registration process you will be asked to enter payment information. You can pay by credit/debit card in this system. If you do not wish to pay by credit/debit card you can choose to pay by cash or check at one of our equipment and uniform sizing dates (TBD).  Note: *You will not 

be guaranteed a spot within our youth organization until you have paid for your registration. All registered participants will be notified via email of the date, time and location for equipment and uniform fitting.  You will also be able to find that information on our website at www.lpbk.com.

The LaPlata Blue Knights does offer multi-child family discounts to large families. The 2016 Registration Fees are as follows:

• 1st Child Cost (Football or Cheerleading) - $220
• 2nd Child or 3rd Child Cost (Football or Cheerleading) - $190
• 4th Child Cost (Football or Cheerleading) - $100

Included in the cost of registration this season we are offering 3 Raffle Tickets. You may keep these tickets or sell them for $10.00 each. The raffle tickets are for the chance to win:

*1st Place: $300.00 *2nd Place: $200.00 *3rd Place: $100.00

Football - For $220 Football Players will get a New Custom Game Football Jersey, Football Game Socks (all yours to keep). Football Players will get use of a certified Helmet, Shoulder Pads and Game Pants. These items must be returned at the end of the season. You must return the Helmet, Shoulder Pads and Game Pants in order to attend the End of Season Banquet. For football players & cheerleaders, this is a nonrefundable online payment to join LaPlata Blue Knights football & cheer organization for the 2016 season.

Cheerleading - For $220 Cheerleaders will receive a Cheer Uniform and Spirit Pack. Cheerleaders will get use of Cheer Shell and Cheer Skirt. You must return the Cheer Shell and Cheer Skirt at the end of the season in order to attend the End of Season Banquet.

IF YOUR CHILD IS PLACED IN THE WRONG AGE/WEIGHT GROUP, DON'T WORRY WE REVIEW EVERY REGISTRATION AND WILL MOVE YOUR CHILD TO THE PROPER AGE/WEIGHT GROUP FOR BOTH FOOTBALL & CHEER. 

FOOTBALL WEIGHT CHART

Below is the new weight chart for the (SMYAC) Southern Maryland Youth Athletic Association for the 2016 Season. If you have any questions about the weight chart, please contact the Commissioner (Kojo Achampong) at Commissioner@LPBK.com.

2016 SMYAC Age/Weight Chart (ALL AGES ARE DETERMINED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2016):
The 2016 SMYAC Age/Weight Chart hasn't been released as of today.  We will update the website once we obtain that information.

Division 7U- Ages 5-7 at 70lbs (*over 70lbs is a "Playbacker")
Division 8U- Ages 8 at 80lbs (*over 80lbs is a "Playbacker")
Division 9U- Ages 9 at 90lbs (*over 90lbs is a "Playbacker")
Division 10U- Ages 10 at 100lbs (*over 100lbs is a "Playbacker")
Division 11U- Ages 11 at 120lbs (no weight limit)
Division 12U- Ages 12 at 130lbs (no weight limit)
Division 13/14U Ages 13 & 14 at 150lbs (no weight limit)
Division Unlimited: Maximum age is 14 as of 12-31-2016. League is set-up for 8th graders. NO WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

(*)Denotes Playbacker. Child may remain at that age division and compete as a playbacker no matter how much they exceed the maximum weight listed on the chart. A playbacker is defined as any player that exceeds the maximum listed weight and must play on the defensive or offensive line (Per rule 4.7 ).

13U/14U Division: Any high school player who can make the age requirements for 14u may participate but may weigh no more than 120lb max

2016 SMYAC Cheerleading Information:
(ALL AGES ARE DETERMINED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2016):

Division 5U
Division 6U
Division 7U
Division 8U
Division 9U
Division 10U
Division 11U
Division 12U
Division 13U/14U
Division Unlimited

REFUND POLICY
Registration for the 2016 season includes a non-refundable $120. If you cancel between March 12th - August 12^th, 2016 you will get a $100 refund. On and after August 12th 2016, there will be no refunds, and late fees will not be refunded at any time.

The volunteers at LaPlata Blue Knights Football & Cheer are committed to providing a quality youth football and cheerleading program for Southern MD. Thank you in advance for signing up for LaPlata Blue Knights Football & Cheer. Should you have trouble with the online registration process, please contact Kojo Achampong at Commissioner@LPBK.com.

GO BLUE KNIGHTS!