Thompson Youth Football 2011 General Information
Thompson Youth Football (TYF) is an organization that offers Football for children 5 – 12 years of age and that have not exceeded the 6th grade. The TYF program stresses proper teaching of Technique, Discipline, Fundamentals, High Competition, and Desire to Win. The organization is a founding member of the Jefferson-Shelby Youth Football League (JSYFL) which consists of Thompson, Pelham, Helena, Homewood, Vestavia Hilla, Oak Mountain, Chelsea, Cahaba Valley (Briarwood), Hoover, and Spain Park youth football associations. The JSYF league operates under governing 2011 Bylaws and a Board of Directors with each Member Park having a vote in all league matters. The league is competitive in nature and has 70, 80, 90, 105, 120 and 130 pound weight divisions. The league offers a playoff and Championship format at the end of the season to crown the Champion of each weight classification. Registration Location: Depot (Parks & Recreation Office) Dates: May 23 – June 10 (weekdays only) 8 AM – 5 PM Final Day: June 11 (Sat.) 9 AM – 2 PM Fee: $160.00 (Non-residents: Additional 10% ..... Multi Child Discount: 10%)
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Thompson Youth Football has a strong working relationship with the coaching Staff at Thompson High School. The Thompson High School Coaches conduct Football Clinics for our Participants as well as our Coaches. We work hard to integrate all fundamental drills, techniques, uniforms, and conditioning into the youth program. These High School Coaches have had a real impact on our program over the last few years, and we look forward to working with them in the future. We will continue in 2011 to implement the THS offensive schemes into the Senior Division teams at the youth level. We feel that this adds real value for our youth to understand the scheme’s, techniques, and drills that they will encounter as they progress through the Thompson Football family. Equipment All players are issued the following equipment before the start of the season: Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Practice Pants, Game Pants, Game Jersey, and pads for football pants. Parents will need to purchase a 5 pocket girdle as TYF does not provide girdles or any extra padding that parents may deem necessary. This equipment must be turned in at designated times once the season ends. Failure to do so could have a direct impact on the participation in future City programs. The Parent/Guardian is responsible for the cost of the equipment and will be invoiced for any lost or damaged equipment. Practice & Season The season begins with practice starting in August and games beginning approximately the first week of September. The pre-season practice usually consists of 4 to 5 practices per week. Once games begin, the week usually consists of 3 to 4 practices and 1 game per week. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. There will be no Saturday games. Each team will play 8 games (4 games at Buck Creek and 4 away games) with the possibility of making the playoffs and eventually playing in the championship game in November. Voluntary conditioning will take place the month of July. Parents/Players should be contacted by the Coach of their respective teams 2 weeks before the start of the season to discuss equipment hand out and mandatory parent meeting. During equipment hand out, only coaches and league officials are allowed in the equipment room since they have the knowledge to correctly fit players with football equipment. The equipment should fit snug for proper protection.
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Team Splits: Jefferson Shelby Youth Football dictates that teams will be split when a division reaches 40 players. Alabaster Parks and Recreation will use that number for team splitting purposes. We do, however, reserve the right to change that number if we feel it’s necessary in the 70lb, 80lb, 90lb, and 105lb divisions. The 120lb and 130lb division will use that number for team splits. Once the decision to split teams is made, the following procedures will be used: Junior Divisions (70lb, 80lb, 90lb, and 105lb): The head coach and one assistant coach’s kid will be locked in on their respective teams. All other players will be drafted on a 1 for 1 basis. Senior Divisions (120lb, and 130lb):
The head coach and 4 assistant coach’s kids will be locked in on their respective teams. All other kids will be drafted on a 1 for 1 basis. Weight and Age Classifications Jr.1 (70 lbs.) – Teams for players who are 5 & 6. Players cannot be 7 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players who turn 7 between May 1 and August 31 must be in 1st Grade. Players must weigh-in at 70.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 71 and 80.9 lbs. will be considered a “Restricted Player”. Jr.2 (80 lbs.) – Teams for players who are 6 & 7. Players cannot be 8 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players who turn 8 between May 1 and August 31 must be in 2nd Grade. Players must weigh-in at 80.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 81 and 90.9 lbs. will be considered a “Restricted Player”. Jr.3 (90 lbs.) - Teams for players who are 7 & 8. Players cannot be 9 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players who turn 9 between May 1 and August 31 must be in 3rd Grade. Players must weigh-in at 90.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 91 and 100.9 lbs. will be considered a “Restricted Player”. Jr.4 (105 lbs.) - Teams for players who are 8 & 9. Players cannot be 10 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players who turn 10 between May 1 and August 31 must be in 4th Grade. Players must weigh-in at 105.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 106 and 115.9 lbs. will be considered a “Restricted Player”. Sr.1 (120 lbs.) - Teams for players who are 9 & 10. Players cannot be 11 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players who turn 11 between May 1 and August 31 must be in 5th Grade. Players must weigh-in at 120.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 121 and 135.9 lbs. will be considered a “Restricted Player”. Sr.2 (130 lbs.) - Teams for players who are 10, 11, and 6th Grade 12 year olds. Players cannot be 12 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players that turn 12 after December 31 and before May 1 of the current year will be allowed to play provided the player was on a Certified JSYFL roster for the previous season. Players must weigh-in at 130.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 131 and 150.9 lbs. will be considered a “Restricted Player”. Playing Time: Thompson Youth Football nor the Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League have a “Must Play Rule” concerning participation. This means that playing time during the game is at the discretion of the coaching staff and game situation. We do, however, stress the need for playing time to our coaches, along with the aspect of winning competition. All participants earn playing time by their individual level of competition during practice.
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