Our Purpose

1. BYAA Parents Players Coaches Meeting07/28/2011Mike Pelphrey– Director of FootballEmail – byaafootball@yahoo.comPhone/Text – 970-290-5646Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!

2. Our Purpose • The BYAA considers it a privilege to have your child participate in its youth athletic program. We believe that athletic programs such as ours provide a unique opportunity to the youth of our community to learn the fundamentals of and participate in a fun sport they enjoy. BYAA’s mission with its athletic programs seeks to promote health and fitness, teach the value of cooperation and teamwork, instill a sense of responsibility and respect for one’s self and for others, and impress upon participants the importance of perseverance and a positive attitude. These character-building values form the basis of good citizens and respected leaders. • BYAA can not accomplish this mission alone. The role of the child’s parent/guardian is essential. Your active participation is encouraged and appreciated.

3. Equipment Hand Out August 14th Longs Peak Hyundai Longmont LYFA Scrimmage August 20th Sandstone Games Start August 27th Schedule TBD Season Ends By October 31st Important Dates • Football Camp • August 1 – August 5 • 5:00 - 7:00pm • Turner Middle School • Practice Starts • August 8 • Days and Times Determined by Coaches • 3/4/5th 4 Contacts per week Berthoud Elementary • 6th /7th5 Contacts per week Turner Middle School • 8th 6 contacts per week Turner Middle School

4. Important Information • No Physicals Required • Registration Fee's due before CAMP August 1 • Player Registrations must be paid in FULL before players will be permitted to participate in camp or practices. • Wear shorts and cleats for camp • Equipment Needed • Mouth guard • Pants with hip, thigh, and knee pads (3rd-7th – white, 8th – maroon) • Chin strap • Cleats • Cup is optional, but recommended by the league

5. Red Stripe Rules • 3rd/4th Grade League:Max Weight: none Age: 10 Red Striper: 95 lbs • 5th Grade League: Max Weight: none Age: 11 Red Striper: 110 lbs • 6th Grade League: Max Weight: none Age: 12 Red Striper: 125 lbs • 7th Grade League: Max Weight: none Age: 13 Red Striper: N/A • 8th Grade League: Max Weight: none Age: 14 Red Striper: N/A • Rules: http://longmontyouthfootball.org/LYFArules.doc

6. Playing Time • 3rd – 6th Grade – 20 play minimum • 7th Grade – 15 play minimum • 8th Grade – No minimum • May be reduced for missed practice or other disciplinary reasons • Special team and regular down plays are counted • Positions Assignments

7. 24 Hour Rule • BEFORE TALKING TO ANYONE, COACH OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING A GAME DECISION, TAKE A COOLING OFF PERIOD OF 24 HOURS BEFORE YOU SPEAK TO A COACH OR ANYONE ELSE. ONLY COACHES OR BYAA OFFICIALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO TALK TO ANY LEAGUE EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES REFEREES. • IF YOU HAVE AN UNSOLICITED OPINION, DO NOT TALK TO THE COACH AT A GAME OR PRACTICE OR IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. Talk to he/she about a time you can call the next day. Call he or she the next day 24 hours later one on one. • Please talk with your coach first, If you are not satisfied with the conversation, you may call the appropriate person, first the Director of Football, then the BYAA President to express your concerns.

8. Expectations of Parents • Support and Encourage your Child and Coaches • Get Involved / Participate • Attend Games and support the players and coaches • Consider helping with volunteer positions • Be on Time • The coaches are committed to start practice on time and finish on time • Please respect this and be on time • Attendance • Have your child at all practices, a day missed puts your child a day behind • If you can’t make a practice notify your coach ahead of time • Understand Players who miss practices will miss playing time • Complete the Responsible Parenting Course Online • http://www.byaasports.org/ Look for responsible Sports Page

9. Injuries • Notify your coaches of any illnesses or injuries immediately • If deemed necessary an Ambulance will transport players to a hospital or medical center, unless a parent or guardian is present to sign a waiver. • Ambulance Fees will be charged to players transported • After any serious injury a player is required to have a signed release from a doctor to participate • Be available – your coach has your contact information

10. Volunteers Needed • Team Parent/Rep Required (contact your coach) • Organize Parade, Concessions, Team Parties, Game Refreshments, Arranging Team Pictures, etc.. • Play Counter/s 4th - 7th Required (contact your coach) • Count Plays at each game. • Turner Field Generals • Team Manager to manage Team Web Pages (contact your coach) • Video Taping games, keeping statistics…… (contact your coach) • BYAA – Football Fundraising (contact Leeanne Bauer) • Camp • Concessions • Other Fundraisers

11. 7th Mike Nienaber (Head) Ty Moore 8th Cory Braesch (Head) John Hall Jim Fate John Ellis Introduction of Coaches • 3rd/4th • Brian Carter (Head) • Brad Baird  • Dan Strait  • Randy Stratmeyer • 5th • Mike Pelphrey (Head) • Jason Fagette • Frank Lettieri • 6th • Mark Satterhwaite (Head) • J.D. Vanderlinden • Nicholas Buckley • Flynn Kent