Youth Football and Cheerleading

BEDFORD BEARCATS

YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING

Welcome Parents & Players!

The Bedford Bearcat Youth Football and Cheerleading (BBYFC) is gearing up to start its firstseason! The purpose of this league is to provide youth of our communities the opportunity to play football under proper supervision and safety precautions. The League participates in several different football leagues in the North East Ohio Area. The rules and regulations are determined by the conference. Below is some general information regarding BBYFC– specific information will become available as the season draws closer and coaches and players are assigned to teams.

Registration:

There is a late fee of $25for Football and $15 for Cheerleadingif you register AFTER JUNE 14, 2012

There is a maximum player count per team! So please register early!

Registration is first come first served for COMPLETE registrations! Roster spots will not be held for

incomplete registration packets.

Registration Packet Checklist:

• Completed & Signed Registration Form

• Completed & Doctor Signed Physical form

• Completed & AYF FORMS

• Completed & Signed Parent Ethics Form

• Completed & Signed Player Ethics Form

• COPY of original birth certificate (this will not be returned). Returning players must provide a new copy every year.

• Registration donations

oPERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

oMoney orders or cashier’s checks should be made payable to: BBYFC

oTackle Donation: $125.00 per player ($ 100 IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE June 14, 2012)

oCheerleading $80.00 per player($ 65IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE June 14, 2012)

oSibling Discount: $10.00 per each additional child

Important Information:

• Team assignments are based on the playersgrade.

• All football players must purchase their own practice pants (with pads)practice jersey (Play it Again Sports

is an option)

• The season is 8–10 weeks, depending upon the number of teams and games start around the last week in August

• Practice begins July 23 @ Bedford High School practice field. Practice is from 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Practice Schedules

oAll practices last for approximately 2 hours or until dark

o5 days a week (before school starts) July 23, 2012 – August 17, 2012Monday thru Friday

& 3 days a week (after school starts) August 20, 2012 until OctoberTuesday Thursday and Friday---

o Games on Saturdays and/or Sundays

• Transportation is not provided by theBBYFC !Players must provide their own ride to and from practices and games. Practices and home games will be held on the stadium field and if needed grass fields around the high school. However, away games can be as far as Painesville.

• Skills Camp and Coach Clinic: Football & Cheerleading

oSaturday May 19, 2012

oTime TBD at Bedford High School

CHEER & FOOTBALL

COACHES NEEDED!

If you are interested in volunteering to be a football or cheerleading coach please completed to form below and return it with your child’s completed registration packet.

___ Yes, I will donate $ 5.00 to Bearcat Football

Yes, I am interested in coaching:

___ Cheerleading ____ Assisting the Head Coach

___ Football ____ Assisting the Head Coach

I am interested in coaching for the following team/division: ______

___ NO, I am NOT interested in coaching at Bearcatfootball and will NOT complain about the coaches.

In order for this program to run efficiently it is important for all Gator Families to

participate in one fundraising event or pay a “$ 50 buyout”

____ I understand that in order for my child to participate in the 2012 BBYFC program I will either participate in the fundraising event or pay a $ 50 buyout. Failure to do either will result in my child NOT participating in any BBYFCactivities until the fees have been paid.

Name: ______Signature ______

Phone Number: ______

Child’s Name: ______

Please complete all the information below. Registration materials may be mailed in to the address below or may be turned in at one of the 2 in-person registrations (see the cover page or our website for details). Please refer to the Registration Packet Checklist to ensure your registration is accepted

Please Print!

Player Information:

Legal Name: ______Nickname: ______

Street Address: ______City & Zip Code:______

Phone number: ______Birthday: (mm/dd/yyyy) ______

Weight: ______Height: ______Grade: (2012-2013) _____ School attending in (2012-2013) ______

Siblings in the program: _____ + 2 Adults =___ TOTAL # OF BANQUET TICKETS______T-Shirt Size YS YM YL AS

Grade on July 31, 2012 K-2nd, 3rd & 4th , 5th & 6th Grade

Division(Circle One): ( A) 5-6th grade (B) 3-4th grade (C ) k-2nd grade

Parent/Guardian Information:

Name: ______Parent [ ] Guardian [ ] Other [ ] ______

Street Address: ______City & Zip Code: ______

Phone number: ______Alternate number: ______

Email Address: ______Interested in Coaching? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Siblings in Program ______

Emergency Contact Information: Please provide at least 2 additional contacts

Name: ______Relationship: ______

Home phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Other #: ______

Name: ______Relationship: ______

Home phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Other #: ______

I hereby waive and relinquish any and all claims, demands and/or causes of action whatsoever against all personnel associated with the organization, direction and supervision of the Bedford Bearcat Youth Football Cheerleader. I also waive all claims, demands and/or causes of action against any person transporting the above named person to any league activity. Throughout the 2012 football season the BBYFC may use photographs on its website or other publications of players, game or practice action, etc. By signing below you are permitting the use of such photographs of your child. I understand that registration donations are non-refundable. I agree to return, in good condition, to the Bedford Bearcat Youth Football Cheerleader authorities all equipment issued or pay MSRP for each item unreturned.

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Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

BBYFC Parents Code of Ethics Form

RESPONSIBITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

In order for a program to be truly successful, it takes the cooperation of everyone involved: players, coaches, officials, league administrators, and especially parents. Parents have the following responsibilities and expectations when participating in the BBYFC Athletic Programs:

Parents have a responsibility to their children: To make sure that your child gets the most out of his or her playing experience, parents should show their unwavering support, including positive reinforcement of your child’s performance and effort. This is absolutely essential, especially at an early age, to ensure their healthy development. Patents should also be positive role models, including, but not limited to, showing proper sportsmanship at all times and refraining from negativity of any kind.

Parents have the responsibility to the coaches: Coaches volunteer their personal time to spend it with your child. They need you to be supportive of their decisions and not to undermine their efforts. If you do not agree with a coach, you are expected to tell that coach, but make certain it is done at the right time and place and not in front of the children. Parents are also expected to drop off and pick up their children on time for games and practices, and it is highly encouraged for parents to stay and participate in order to maintain control of the group and to assist the coach as needed.

Parents have a responsibility to the league: League administrators cannot be at all games and practices of all teams. Therefore, in order to maintain the protective shell around these programs, it is essential for parents to report abusive behavior or any other situation that needs to be addressed to the league administrator. This is the only way that these programs can achieve their intended goals.

Parents have a responsibility to other parents: Personal gain and satisfaction should not be derived from your child’s performance. Competition and taunting between parents is never acceptable, and no parent should ever feel embarrassed or disappointed by their team or child’s performance. Good plays should always be cheered, and disappointments should always be consoled, no matter whose team it affects.

Parents have a responsibility to themselves: It is your responsibility to enjoy watching your child and other children participate and learn. They joy and pride associated with watching children participate in sports should be experienced to the fullest, because a lifetime of memories are being created before your eyes.

PARENTS CODE OF ETHICS:

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this Parents’ Code of Ethics Pledge:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every

game, practice, or other youth sports event.

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.

I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for

all.

I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use

at all youth sports events.

I will remember that the game is for youth – not adults.

I will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child.

I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach

upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics.

I will reach the NYSCA National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can to help all youth sports organizations

implement and enforce them.

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Parent’s Signature Date

BBYFC Player Code of Ethics Form

RESPONSIBITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Participation in youth sports programs can have a lasting and meaningful effect on children’s lives. Therefore, it is the goal of the BBYFC to provide the highest quality of athletic programs to ensure that a child’s experience with sports is a positive one. It takes the cooperation of everyone involved, including the participants, to make this happen. Therefore, the BBYFC has established the following responsibilities for participants to adhere to:

Players will listen to their coaches and be respectful of their elders.

Players will take care of the facilities, equipment, and uniforms, which they are given.

Players will make sure to eat the right foods and drink plenty of water before and after practices and games.

Players will avoid all types of taunting and belittling remarks to their teammates or opponents.

Players will show good sportsmanship at all times, win or lose.

Players will not make sports a priority over schoolwork or family.

Players will refrain from horseplay and all other dangerous activities, in which they may become hurt.

Players will participate for the love of the game and competition and not to win at all costs.

PLAYERS CODE OF ETHICS:

I hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experience and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Players’ Code of Ethics Pledge:

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and

practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.

I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot.

I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time.

I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.

I will treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex creed, or abilities

and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun!

I deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from

their use at all youth sports events.

I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is important to me.

I will do my very best in school.

I will remember that sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

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Player’s Signature Date

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Player’s Name