📅 Practice & Game Schedule
When are practices held?
Practices typically take place Monday through Friday
Most practices are 1.5–2 hours long
Practice times generally fall between 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Final schedules are determined by each team’s coaching staff
Your athlete’s Head Coach will confirm the official practice schedule before the season begins.
Where are practices held?
Most practices are held at:
📍 Pine Trails Park – Parkland, Florida
Occasionally, practice locations may change due to weather or field availability. Families will always be notified in advance.
When are games?
Games are typically played on Saturdays
Some travel within the Gold Coast Conference (Broward & South Palm Beach County) should be expected; there may be travel out of county for tournaments and scrimmages.
Playoff and postseason games may require additional travel
Game schedules are released once finalized by the Conference.
⚡ Safety First: Inclement Weather & Lightning Protocol
The safety of our athletes is non-negotiable. In the event of lightning or severe weather, the Parkland Rangers follow the Perry Weather monitoring system and all City of Parkland field safety guidelines.
When Lightning Is Detected:
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All activity will immediately stop.
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Athletes must clear the field promptly and calmly.
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Players and cheerleaders must go directly to their parent/guardian’s vehicle.
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Families must remain on-site and available during all practices.
Parent Responsibilities:
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Monitor the Perry Weather link on our homepage under Quick Links.
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Stay near the practice field during questionable weather conditions.
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Keep athletes safely inside your vehicle until:
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The field is officially cleared by the Perry Weather system, and
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Coaches confirm practice will resume.
Important:
Athletes will not be permitted to remain unsupervised under pavilions, trees, or open areas during lightning delays.
If practice is canceled, communication will be sent by the coaching staff. Until cancellation is confirmed, families are expected to remain nearby to ensure athlete safety.
Failure to remain accessible during inclement weather delays may result in additional safety measures being implemented.
Your partnership helps us protect every athlete on the field.
Safety. Discipline. Accountability.
📣 Attendance Expectations
Attendance at practices and games is important for team development and athlete eligibility.
Football players and cheer athletes are expected to attend scheduled practices, games, and competitions. Excessive absences may impact participation at the discretion of coaches and Commissioners.
🎓 Academic Requirements
Parkland Rangers participates in the Pop Warner Little Scholars Program.
All athletes must:
Submit required scholastic documentation
Meet minimum academic standards
Maintain eligibility throughout the season
Academic compliance is required for participation and postseason advancement.
📑 Required Documentation & Compliance
Even though documents are uploaded during registration, certain items must also be submitted directly to Compliance for certification purposes.
Each team must provide a physical certification book for Gold Coast and Pop Warner compliance at the beginning of the season and at every game and competition.
Failure to submit required documents by the deadline may result in an athlete being withheld from participation until compliance is met.
🩺 Safety & Athlete Protection
Athlete safety is our highest priority.
All coaches:
Complete national background checks
Complete required certifications and training
Follow Pop Warner safety guidelines
💰 Registration Fees & Non-Resident Information
The Parkland Rangers are an independent nonprofit organization and are not operated by the City of Parkland.
The City of Parkland Parks & Recreation Division requires compliance with its Sports Policy.
Non-Resident Sports Fee
The City of Parkland requires:
$100.00 per player, per sport
This applies to families who reside outside the City of Parkland.
This fee is mandated by the City and is separate from Rangers registration fees.
For more information, please visit:
🔗 https://www.cityofparkland.org/345/Athletics
👥 Volunteer Opportunities
The Parkland Rangers operate 100% through volunteer leadership.
Without volunteers, there is no program.
Parents are encouraged to serve as:
Team Parents
Assistant Coaches
Event Volunteers
Committee Members
We invite you to join the “Team Behind the Team.”
📧 Who Do I Contact?
Football Questions → Football Commissioner
Cheer Questions → Cheer Commissioner
Compliance & Scholastics → [email protected]
💛 Ranger Nation
We are committed to providing a structured, competitive, and positive environment where young athletes grow in skill, character, and confidence.
Thank you for being part of Ranger Nation.
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