About Us
Mission
The mission of the Jacksonville Knights is to allow adult men the opportunity to compete in amateur football in an atmosphere that fosters discipline, respect, sportsmanship, maturity, responsibility, unity, and fun for everyone involved. To provide adult men with opportunities to advance from the minor league level of competition to collegiate and or professional national and international levels of competition. To support and develop amateur athletics in our local community by being invoiced with all levels of youth athletics. To build positive and encouraging relationships within the local community. To give the residents of North East Florida a safe, fun, family approved event that the whole community can enjoy. To give of our time, our talents, and our hearts to make North East Florida a better place for all that call it home.
Purpose Statement
The Jacksonville Knights are a minor league football team formed for the continuation and pursuit Of post-high school football careers. We provide an avenue for adults to continue playing football and living out their dreams Of playing in the National Football League. There is no pay associated with this level Of play and the participants play, "for the love of the game". By providing this opportunity for these players we will open doors for other ventures that extend from dedication, community service, partnership ventures, and mentor programs for youth. Bringing these entities together will provide a stage for fan support to fill the stands with people to enjoy this sporting event while providing a professional setting for the players to showcase their talents. These ideas together will be as close to the NFL experience as some of the fans and players imagination will get them. If some of our players are fortunate enough to secure a professional career in the NFL, CFL, AFL, or AF2 we hope that the experience gained while a Knights player will warrant their support in our efforts and that they will come back to help us further our growth by sharing their experience.
Quick Facts
Q. When does your season run?
Our League is a Winter/Spring league, and our game run from January through the Championship weekend in May.
Q. Where do you play your games at?
We play our home games at Hodges Stadium on the Campus of University of North Florida. Our away games are held at the host field throughout the state of Florida.
Q. Do you have to be a college graduate to play for The Jacksonville Knights?
To play Minor League Football you only need be 18 by time the Season starts. We however strongly believe in a college education and will help in any way we can with your educational Goals.
Q. How do you try out for The Jacksonville Knights?
We hold 3 try Outs in the late Summer early Fall. Please see our Try Out page for more information.
Q. Do your players get paid?
Minor League Football players do not get paid, they play for the love of the game. “If a Minor League/Semi-Pro team was to pay any player that would result in all the players in that league losing any college eligibility that had”
Q. Do I lose College Eligibility if I play Minor League football?
Yes, and No. Your clock starts ticking for NCAA DI football as soon as you participate in any organized sport after your 21st birthday. What this means is that if you start playing Minor League football once you are 21 your clock starts ticking immediately. You have 3 years of eligibility then at time your clock starts ticking and each year you loose a year of eligibility. NAIA players do not lose any eligibility and can play Minor League in their offseason with the approval of their college.
If you have any other questions please email us at: info@jacksonvilleknights.org or call 904-352-5044
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