Welcome to Northampton Youth Football 2010 

We encourage athletes with a desire to reach their potentials, who want to be part of a team, to make friends, and to grow as a person to join our team. Your ability will soar in the supportive atmosphere provided by the team members and the coaches.

 

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The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held on March 24th @ 7pm at the Blue Bonnet Diner Banquet Hall

All new and returning players parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend this meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORTHAMPTON YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2009 Season Information

 

STRUCTURE OF LEAGUE

 

            NYFL is run completely by volunteers.  There is a 15 member Board of Directors that oversees all

            functions of the league.  NYFL is a member of SAFL, The Suburban Amateur Football League.

 

            There are three NYFL divisions, each having its own junior varsity and varsity squad:

 

                        PEE WEE – third and fourth graders – Head Coach Mike Grabiec

                        JUNIOR – fifth and sixth graders – Head Coach David Cleveland

                        SENIOR – seventh and eight graders – Head Coach Andy Grimaldi

 

            All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are certified by NYSCA, National Youth Sports

            Coaches Association and CORI Checked.

 

            We ask that each player/parent visit our website, www.NYFL.info, and for more information and

            to review our Code of  Conduct.

 

REGISTRATION/SCHOLARSHIPS

 

            Late registration will end on August 7, 2009.

 

            For info, contact:  Peter Soderberg at 413-559-0071 or peter.soderberg@comcast.net

 

            Partial Scholarships are limited and based upon demonstrated need and proof of public

            assistance, i.e. EBT card, reduced lunch, Section 8, Public Housing voucher, MassHealth card,

            unemployment stub.

 

THE LEAGUE WILL SUPPLY EACH PLAYER WITH:

 

            Items Provided:         

            Helmet and mouthguard                                                                     Shoulder pads

            Hip pads, thigh pads, knee pads and tail bone pad                            Girdle, practice pants and belt

 

            Equipment will be handed out to each player on Saturday, July 25th at the NYFL storage shed at  

            A-Z Storage, O’Neill Street, Easthampton.  The Pee Wee squad should report from 9:00 a.m. to

            10:00 a.m., the Junior Squad from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the senior Squad from 11:00 a.m.

            to Noon.  For info, call Coach Brian Campedelli at 413-539-3685 (cell) or Coach Bryan Lombardi

            at 584-1858 (home) or 413-575-2468 (cell.)

                                                                                               

            Game Uniforms  - game pants, game jersey and game socks -  will be handed out prior to the first

            game as number assignments are based upon weight.

           

            All equipment will need to be turned in (clean) at the end of the season (except mouthguard and

            socks).  A date and time will be announced.

 

 

WHAT EACH PLAYER WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

 

            Equipment needed:  cleats, athletic supporter/protection, water bottle

 

PLAYER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS:

 

            Players will be assigned positions by the coach.  There are weight limits for each division as

            follows:

 

            PeeWee Division – over 80 pounds, must play on the line

            Junior Division – over 115 pound must play on the line

            Senior Divison – over 135 must play on the line

 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

 

            Pre-season – it is recommended that all players stay active and healthy throughout the summer.    Players may want to take a jog each day.

 

            Practice starts August 3rd.  In August, the practice schedule will be determined by the Head

            Coach, but as a general rule they will be Monday through Thursday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30

            p.m.  Players should arrive 15 minutes early.  All practices take place at the Ryan Road School.

 

            The first week of practice will be “Half Pads” which means all players should wear their helmets,

            shoulder pads, practice jerseys, shorts and cleats – no practice pants or leg pads. 

 

            All players with any health concerns (i.e. allergies, asthma, etc.) should notify the Head Coach

            on the first night of practice.

 

            Each practice will include both conditioning and skills drills.  It is very hot during the first few

            weeks  of practice.   PLAYERS ARE ADVISED TO BRING PLENTY OF WATER TO

            PRACTICE.  BIG, INSULATED WATER JUGS WITH YOUR NAME ARE ADVISED.

 

            Once school begins in September, practices will be reduced to Tuesday, Wednesday and

            Thursday nights. 

 

            Weather:  NYFL rarely cancels practice due to weather.  Please check the website for cancellation

            notices if thunderstorms are predicted.

 

ABSENCE FROM PRACTICE/GAMES

 

            The practice schedule for NYFL is intense and coaches require all players to make all practices

            except for excused absences.  This is done in an effort to insure the safety of each player.

 

            All coaches do, however, understand that family/religious commitments & school work come first. 

           

            Players will not be penalized for excused absences with proper notification to the Head Coach.

 

            Players are required to discuss absences with the Head Coach.

 

 

GAMES/SCRIMMAGES

 

            Pre-season there may be at least two scrimmages.  The dates, times and locations will be

            announced in August.

           

            Games begin in September and end in late October.  The full game schedule will be released in

            August.

           

            Home games are played on Saturdays at Smith Vocational.  All junior varsity games are played in

            the morning and all varsity games are played at night.  Away games for junior varsity squads are

            played on Saturdays and away games for varsity squads  are played on Sundays.  Directions to all

            away games will be available on-line at www.NYFL.info.

           

            Each season, one home game is played at Northampton High School.  Information about this

            important game will be released in August.

 

OTHER NYFL EVENTS

 

            Clinic with Northampton High School Football Team:  Coach Ken O’Brien and his

            Northampton High team run drills with the Northampton Youth players on the high school

            practice fields.  This is a great event for our young players!  The PeeWee and Junior Clinic will be

            August 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The Senior Clinic will be August 11th from 5:30 p.m. to

            7:30 p.m.

 

            League Weigh-Ins:  Attendance is mandatory to play.  Weigh-Ins will take place on August  

            14th at the Southampton Congregational Church on College Highway.  The specific time for each

            division will be announced in August.  Players should wear their game jerseys, shorts, and

            sneakers (no pads).

 

            Picture Night:   Official team/player photos will be taken.  This will take place at

            the Ryan Road School on Monday, September 14th.  Order forms will be distributed in August. 

 

            Banquets:  Each division will have a post-season banquet in November.  The dates, times and

            locations will be announced during the season.

 

 

 

FUNDRAISING

 

            NYFL relies completely on registration fees and fundraising to finance the league.  There are        several types of fundraising:

 

            To make a donation or become a sponsor, call Vice President Andy Shaw at 584-0665 or send him

            an email at:  atshaw3@comcast.net.

 

            For information regarding merchandise sales, call Diana Szynal 247-9400. 

                        NYFL sells sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, blankets, umbrellas, etc.  Our gear is a

                        great way to show your team spirit and all proceeds benefit NYFL.

 

            Money is also raised by the food booth and raffles at home games.  NYFL is grateful to

            all parents who are willing to volunteer to help at games.  To volunteer, please contact Jennifer

            Remillard at remillardj@comcast.net.

 

            All players are expected to participate in raffle ticket sales for our Calendar Raffle.  Packets will

            be distributed at equipment hand-outs in July.

 

            NYFL will hold a Pizza Night Fundraiser at Papa Gino’s on Monday, September 21st.  Papa

            Gino’s will donate a portion of all receipts to NYFL.  We encourage families to attend – you can

            support NYFL and have a good pizza! 

 

            This year, NYFL will be trying something new - Annual Programs.  These programs will contain

            team rosters, a game schedule and a listing of league sponsors.  If you are interested in having

            your business advertised in the program, please contact Andy Shaw at 584-0665.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

            NYFL is always looking for volunteers!  There are several opportunities to help the league:

 

            Food Booth

            Merchandise

            Field Set-up

            Banquets

            Calendar Raffle

 

            To volunteer, please call Megan Grygorcewicz at 582-0181 or Diana Szynal at 247-9400.

 

 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE 2009 NORTHAMPTON YOUTH LEAGUE FOOTBALL SEASON!

 

**All information is tentative and subject to change.**

 

 

We would like to thank on sponsors for all of their help. Please visit our sponsors page.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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