Welcome to the 2009 LYFS Season!
Below is a list of reminders and information you will need when you report for the first day of AYF Training Camp on August 3, 2009 between 5:00PM – 5:20PM (All teams with exception of JV/Varsity Football (NEJHFL), which begins Monday August, 17, 2009). Practice starts at 5:30 SHARP – and ends at 8:00 pm Monday – Friday (Note: Cheer practice schedules may be adjusted at the coach’s discretion). All teams and squads will meet in the Londonderry High School (LHS) Student (dirt) Parking Lot to the right of LHS (Click here to see map).
Required Paperwork:
No athlete will be allowed to practice with their team if all the required paperwork is not received by Saturday July 11, 2009. If the athlete's paperwork is received after Saturday July 11, 2009 (including paperwork submitted on August 3, 2009 - The First Night of Training Camp):
- Once the athlete's paperwork is complete, the athlete will receive a "cleared for practice on..." slip (dated for the next practice session).
- The slip is to be given to the head coach at the next practice session (For example if the paperwork is completed on 8/3, the athlete can not practice until 8/4).
- Absolutely no exceptions!
The required LYFS paperwork is the following:
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate
- A copy of final report card for school year just completed
- Medical release/physical
- Parent or guardian Final Signature - Needed to certify all the paperwork
If you have any questions regarding paperwork, please contact Kevin Ryan
.
Training Camp Schedule:
Football players and Cheerleaders will be on the practice fields at both LHS and LMS for Week 1 of training camp:
Date and Time: Monday August 3rd report to Panther Park (Click to view map) between 5:00PM – 5:20PM. Practice runs 5:30PM SHARP – 8:00PM Monday – Friday.
Enter Panther Park Using the stairs on the right as you face the field. Report directly to your team’s designated spot on Panther Park. See attached map.
Questions: See one of the LYFS board members staffing the tent near the stairs where you enter Panther Park.
Parent Meeting:
There will also be Parent Meetings during the first week of practice. Coaches will let you know the time and place for this meeting.
Any parent not attending the meeting will need to meet with the football or cheer director prior to their child being able to practice on week 2 of training camp.
Please keep in mind the following:
- Practice starts at 5:30PM SHARP. This means you are ready to go at 5:30PM SHARP, not arriving at the field or practice location.
- All schedules and practice locations are subject to change.
- Please check with your head coach at the conclusion of each practice for any variations or changes to the above schedule.
- Practice schedules will change on or about the week of August 24th (start of school in Londonderry is August 28th).
- All practice cancellations due to weather, or other events will be posted on http://www.lyfs.org as they are made available to LYFS.
What you will need on the first night of Training Camp:
Football Players: Helmet, cleats, and appropriate warm weather clothing (shorts, t-shirt)
Cheerleaders: Sneakers and appropriate warm weather clothing (shorts, t-shirt). No spaghetti straps.
Please also read the LYFS Wildcats Handbook 2009 for more detail on clothing and restrictions.
Hydration:
All athletes should bring approximately 1/2 gallon of water to practice each night! Parents, the coaches have been asked to make sure each athlete has water at practice each night. If a player does not bring adequate water to the field then the coach may ask that player to sit out practice.
Mark Your Calendars With These Important Dates in August:
Saturday August 15, 2009 Old Home Day Parade (mandatory for all LYFS football and cheerleaders)
Sunday August 30, 2009 AYF First Game
Thursday August 28, 2009 First Day of School in Londonderry
Saturday September 5th – 7th Labor Day Weekend: No Football and Cheer All Weekend!
Contact Information:
Football Director: Ken Sharkey e-mail:
Cheer Director: Deb Pfau e-mail:
Get ready for a great season! See you all on August 3rd!
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