Football and Youth Cheerleading begin Monday, August 2^nd, 6 PM at the Haverford Reserve. Flag Football and Flag Cheerleading will begin Monday, August 16^th , 6 PM at the Haverford Reserve. Practices normal run until 8 PM.

How long does the season run?

This will vary depending on the team your child participates on. Football typically will run through October 31^st, unless a team makes playoffs/championship, than the season will end the 2^nd or 3^rd weekend in November. Cheerleading ends October 31^st, unless you are on a Competition Squad. Competition Squads will run into early December.

When do they practice?

Nights of the week to be determined by the Head Coach.

FOOTBALL

AUGUST: 4 nights per week

SEP-NOV: 3 nights per week

FLAG FOOTBALL

AUGUST: 3 nights per week

SEP-NOV: 2 nights per week

CHEERLEADERS

AUGUST: 3-4 nights per week

SEP-NOV: 2-3 nights per week

FLAG CHEERLEADERS

AUGUST: 2-3 nights per week

SEP-NOV 1-2 nights per week

What are the age and weight limits?

League age is your age on June 30^th, 2010. (Weight Limits for boys only)

Flag Football and Flag Cheerleading: 5-6 year old boys and girls

80lb Football: 7-8 yrs. Old-80 lb. max. (9 yrs. old 60lb. max.)*

PeeWee Cheerleading: 7-8 yrs. old

100lb Football: 9-10 yrs. old-100lb. max. (11 yrs. old 80lb. max.*

Youth Cheerleading 9-10 yrs. old

120lb Football: 11-12 yrs. old-120lb. max. (13 yrs. old 105lb. max.)*

Junior Cheerleading: 9-12 yrs old

*Weight increases 1 lb. every week of season

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What is the difference between varsity and junior varsity?

Varsity teams are teams that compete for a league championship. JV teams are instructional teams with no undo emphasis on winning.

Is HYF&C a traveling organization?

Yes, most of our schedule will be made up of teams in Delaware and Chester County. Flag Football and Flag Cheerleading is primarily Intramural, with only 1 team traveling for an Away game.

What does my football player need to buy to be outfitted properly for 1^st day of practice?

We will provide your child with helmet, shoulder pads, pants, practice jersey mouthguard and chin strap. You will need to provide cleats, socks, athletic supporter, and girdle with pads. Flag players need athletic supporter and cleats.

What does my cheerleader need to buy to be outfitted properly for 1^st day of practice?

A cheerleader needs a t-shirt, cotton shorts, white athletic sneakers, hair in ponytail.

Before my child can start practice, do I need a full physical?

A child is unable to participate in any contact or stunting drills until a physical form is turned in.

Do flag football players and cheerleaders get uniforms like the bigger kids?

Flag players will receive a reversible jersey and flags. Cheerleaders will receive cheerleading uniforms.

Does my cheerleader need to purchase anything else to be outfitted properly on game day?

Yes. Bloomers, sox, hairbow and shell. All of these items are available at our Clothing Shack. A discount “package price” will be given if all items are purchased together.

Who should I contact if I have a Football question that was not answered above?

Bob Trainer, Coaching Coordinator Bobbyt82@verizon.net

Mike Barr, Flag Football Coordinator msb@bala.com

Nick Mangano, League Representative annenick1@verizon.net

Who should I contact if I have a Cheerleading question that was not answered above?

Karyn Smyth, Cheerleading Director karynsmyth101@gmail.com

What is the address of the website?

www.haverfordyouthfootball.org

Registration for the 2010 Season!!

Please note on the registration form that the age for the children should read AGE (as of June 30th, 2010) Registration Form Physical Form

Physicals must be completed before participating

Please note on the registration form that the age for the children should read AGE (as of June 30th, 2010)

Registration Form

Physical Form