Welcome to the 2017 football season sponsored by the Bellevue Youth Football Foundation. We are excited again to prepare for our 11 th season of youth football for the kids of the Bellevue City School System. The 5 th and 6 th grade teams will again be entered in the Sandusky Bay Youth Football League. This league is made up of teams from Bellevue, Clyde, Edison, Fremont, Genoa, Norwalk, Gibsonburg, Oak Harbor, Perkins, Port Clinton, Vermillian. Few changes this year. As of now, we have added a few coaches. Coaches: Craig Pocock, Mike Lantz, Eric Burt, Richard Plate, Joe Powers, Ryan Mott, Tony Mazzaro. There may be some change in that list over the summer. Second change is we have become partners with the Positive Coaching Alliance. This is a national organization with a Cleveland Chapter. This will involve extra training for our coaches (a four hour seminar) and Parents (a 1 hour seminar). For most of our kids, this is their first organized sport. I want to make sure it is the best experience possible. Parent involvement is what makes this organization run. We need your help. There is a list of positions in the organization that I believe you will find very rewarding. Helping the team out and being involved with your child is a great way to show your support for them and the community. One rule to remember is there will be no parents on the sidelines of practice or games. Please read through the forms and information. Many of these forms need to be completed before practice starts on July 31 st. Please bring them to the first practice or mail/drop them off at Buckeye Medical, 1265 W Main St, Suite A, Bellevue. Enclosed please find the paperwork for paying your fees, getting window decals.
Volunteers are needed. The MAJOR needs are concessions stand (Not while your all-star is playing) and collecting gate fees. Free for our families. The Website needs some updating so check back often. www.bellevueyouthfootball.com If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know. My best route is email at 07BYFF@gmail.com. We look forward to another fun filled season. Sincerely Doug Hoy Pres. BYFF
Grade Level for 2017-18 school year Player Name: Parents Name: Date of Birth: Height Weight Address: Phone Numbers: Cell Numbers: Email Address: Employers:
BELLEVUE 5TH / 6TH GRADE YOUTH 2017 Team Information Team contacts Doug Hoy President 419-217-1120 07BYFF@gmail.com Craig Pocock Head Coach 419-765-0154 pocock202@live.com Our Philosophy Our League Emphasis on learning football, playing within a defined set of rules, having fun while participating in a competitive environment and readying for future levels. Equipment The team will provide each player a mouthpiece, helmet, shoulder pads, game pants with pads, red socks, and a game jersey. The player is responsible for hard cup (optional) and cleats (predominantly black w/ molded plastic nubs). Practices will be in white T- shirt or white mesh jersey, will also need to be purchased. **Provided equipment remains the property of the organization, not the player. **You may keep the mouthpiece! **Donation of footwear: We have had some families donate used cleats. If you are in need let me know the size and I will see what is available. Cost Cost to participate this year is $45 per player. Fee is due no later than Aug. 7th. After Aug. 7 th, the fee will be $55. Make checks payable to Bellevue Youth Football. If you have a hard time getting the money, please let me know. We have some donors that may able to cover part of the fee. Release Forms In order to participate, each player must undergo a physical examination. These will be in mid July at my office or you can see your regular doctor. Parent Code of Conduct form must also be completed and signed. Practice -Days of the week Mon-Thurs(Before school starts) : First Practice_Mon 7/31 at High School- Behind the Softball Field. Hours 5:30 7:00 Use site of old hospital for pick up/drop off -Water available, bring your own NO ENERGY DRINKS (Monster etc.) -Practice is typically "ON" except for severe weather. Rain is not severe weather - Do not call coaches about questionable weather. Make sure you are signed up for the texting app. -Games are also typically "ON" except for severe weather. You will be notified of any game cancellations. Please provide cell phone as well as home numbers. -Practice is important - effort/attendance can effect playing time. Rules Complete rule sheets are available upon request. Rules are set by the League Commission and are non-negotiable.
Volunteers Our organization is in need of volunteers especially at home games. See the attached list. Games Games in this league are usually scheduled Sunday afternoon. 1 PM for 5 th Grade and Approx. 2:30-3 PM for the 6 th grade This is a traveling league. Home games will be played at the high school. Post season round after regular season Championship Jamboree. Transportation to games is the responsibility of the individual player. Written directions to away venues will be provided to each player. Stands may not always be available Bring lawn chairs.(esp. at Norwalk) Equipment Fitting All of the equipment is now located in the building next to the practice field. We will do the fittings in the first day of practice. Sponsors Our organization is in need of sponsors. If you feel your employer may be interested, please mention it. Checks can be made payable to Bellevue Youth Football Foundation. Sponsors will be recognized on a banner to be displayed at each game, on the team website and in the game day programs Skill Positions Weight limit for skill positions (ball handling) is 110# 5 th and 120# 6 th. Anyone over these weights will be marked with a DOT on their helmet. The weight will be the weight determined at your physical but will be verified before each game. DO NOT REMOVE DOTS!! Helmets A tight fit early on is to be expected. You will become more comfortable with the helmet with increased use. A loose fitting helmet is potentially dangerous. If, after a number of days of practicing in the helmet you still feel it is too small, mention it to the coach who will take care of it with the equipment staff. We have replacement parts if a portion of your helmet breaks or malfunctions. We cannot replace a bad part that we don't know about so if there is a problem, SPEAK UP! Use of commercially available plastic cleaners and polishes may damage the helmet shell or liner. Use only soap and water for maintenance. No helmet can prevent serious head or neck injuries a player might receive while participating in football. Do not use this helmet to butt, ram, or spear an opposing player. This is in violation of the rules of football and such use can result in severe head or neck injury, paralysis or death to you and possible injury to your opponent. Contact in football may result in concussion-brain injury which no helmet can prevent. Symptoms include: loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness, headache, nausea or confusion. If you have symptoms, immediately stop playing and report them to your coach or parents. Do not return to a game or practice until all symptoms are gone and you have received medical clearance. Ignoring this warning may lead serious or fatal brain injury.
Positions in BYFF President : Doug Hoy Head Coaches: Craig Pocock Game Day coordinator: This position has been mine the first 9 years of our program. It is not a difficult one. There are just things that need to be done on game day. Banner displayed, officials paid, making sure chain gang and scoreboard operators are in their places. You get to be on the sidelines, assist coaches and players. Michael Barger Concessions coordinator: School Contact: Jacquelyn Hess These two parents would coordinate the concessions for each class. The main responsibility would be to make sure there are workers there for the games. You would not be allowed to work the concession stand while your son is playing. My wife, Cindy is retiring, so without these positions filled, there will be no concession stand. Sideline Gang - 3 people each game for working the down markers etc. 5 th Grade,, 6 th Grade,,
Photographer: If you have that photography bug, this is great time to be on the sidelines and get those action shots. I will place them on the website so the kids/parents can see, print or share them. 5 th Grade 6 th Grade Scoreboard operator: Ever want to sit in the press box? This is your opportunity. 5 th Grade 6 th Grade Donations Coordinator Collecting money from sponsors is very important to this organization. I send out the letters. I just need help with follow up phone calls. Gate Workers We will be charging admission again this year. 5 th Grade 6 th Grade
Name Phone Number Quantity Style Price each Total 5 th Grade Window Decal Free 6 th Grade Window Decal Free Total The black part will be the clear part of the sticker. Please return them as soon as possible or by August 9th as it is easier to make them in large groups. Please place in envelope with the money and the order form completely filled out. Thanks, Doug Prez BYFF
The Fee for the upcoming season will be $45. This is the same fee as last year. We will again be doing a tiered payment. If you return the payment by August 7 th, the fee will be the $45. If it is after August 8 th, the fee will be $55. Please place this form in an envelope and return by August 8 th. Make checks payable to Bellevue Youth Football. The form can be returned to BYFF 1265 W Main St, Suite A, Bellevue, OH 44811 or turned in the first week of practice. Player Name: Grade: Amount Paid: $45 $55 Type Payment: Cash Check
Bellevue Youth Football Medical Release Form No Candidate Will Be Permitted To Participate In Any Activity Until This Form Has Been COMPLETED IN FULL! Name: Birth Date: / / Age: (AS OF JULY 31) Address: / / Phone( ) - Street City Zip Code School Name: Grade: This Fall School District: Parents Name: E-mail Address: Work # ( ) - Cell # ( ) - Emergency contact # ( ) - Do you have Medical Insurance? Yes No (If yes) Name of Carrier: Medical Authorization. By the physical form attached I/We the parent(s) of the above named applicant hereby certify that my child has been EXAMINED by a physician and in doing so the physician DID NOT find any reason to disqualify him or her from participation in Bellevue Youth Football Foundation (BYFF) activities. Parents/Guardians Authorization to Participate. I/We the parents of the above named applicant to the BYFF hereby give my/our approval to said applicant s participation in any and all activities during the current season. The undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury to my child from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and for myself, spouse, and child, I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsibility for my child s participation; and I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf on my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release the other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advisors, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (releases), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child s involvement or participation in this program, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby indemnify and hold harmless all the above releases from
any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in this program, even if arising from their negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Rules & Regulations. I/We willingly agree to comply with the program s stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. I/We will furnish a Certified Birth Certificate and a copy of the current years report card of the above named applicant to the Conference officials. I/We give permission to BYFF to validate above named applicants school grades. I/We certify that the above named applicant is Scholastically eligible to participate. I/We agree to be financially responsible for Association/Youth equipment issued to applicant other than the normal wear and breakage during games and practice and I/We will reimburse the Association/Youth Conference for the loss and damage to said equipment. I/We as the parent of said candidate, understand it is the responsibility of the parent, candidate, team and Association to comply with any and all Rules & Regulations of BYFF. Any noncompliance with Rules & Regulations shall be cause for disciplinary action to be taken against said candidate, parent or team by said Association BYFF. Insurance Disclosure. The medical expense benefits of this plan are an EXCESS type benefit that picks up where other coverage s leaves off. If the parent has any other Primary Coverage, whether individual, blanket or group coverage which provides benefits or services for, or by reason of, medical or dental care or treatment, then this plan, subject to the limits of the plan, will pay only the medical expenses not provided or reimbursable under your coverage. If the parent has no Primary Insurance coverage then this plan, subject to the limitations and deductibles (if any) of the plan, will provide Insurance coverage. If the parent has coverage with any Pre-Paid Medical Plans, such as (but not limited to) Cigna, FHP, Aetna, Kaiser, Blue Cross, the injured person must be taken to the pre-paid medical facilities for treatment. All claims must be filed within 90 days of the injure/ accident. * A DEDUCTIBLE MAY APPLY SEE YOUR CITY PRESIDENT* Emergency Medical Release. I/We the parents of applicant give our permission for Any Emergency Treatment Necessary either on the practice field or on the game field. I/We authorize any hospital and/or physician to perform emergency treatment for any injuries resulting from any scheduled BYFF function including the supervised travel to and from said functions. Parent s Acknowledgement. I/We certify, that to the best of my/our knowledge, all of the above information is accurate and correct and that any false information may be cause for disqualification of the applicant. I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. X Date Signature of parent or guardian Please print name of parent/guardian
BELLEVUE YOUTH FOOTBALL FOUNDATION PARENTS / GUARDIANS / PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT All parents/guardians who have children participating within the Conference/League/Team must abide by a Code of Conduct, which includes the provisions that follow. Any violation of these rules or any Conference rules will result in immediate expulsion from your association and the Conference/League/Team. In addition, you will forfeit your membership for the current season and be subject for review for any other subsequent year. ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS AGREE TO: 1. I/We agree to furnish proof of Birth - i.e.: Birth Certificate, Passport or Military ID of applicant to the Association/League/Conference upon request. 2. I/We agree to furnish a copy of the most recent school years Report Card to the Association/ League/Conference upon request. 4. I/We agree to be financially responsible for Association equipment/uniform issued to applicant other than the normal wear and tear during games and practice, further I/We will reimburse the Association / League/Conference for the loss and/or damage to said equipment. 5. I/We agree to not smoke on the practice or playing field, or in the presence of a gathering of the team/squad. (i.e.: after a game/practice or team/squad meetings.) 6. I/We agree to abstain from the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages and the possession or use of any illegal substance at any Association// League/Conference function. (i.e.: at games/practice, after a game/practice, team/squad meetings or gatherings.) 7. I/We agree not to deliberately incite and/or participate in unsportsmanlike conduct at ANY Association// League/Conference function. 8. I/We agree to never protest a game official, judge or Commissioners decision in an aggressive demonstrative manner, which might incite violent or aggressive fan involvement. 9. I/We agree not to use abusive or profane language or actions at any time at any Association/ League/Conference function. 10. I/We agree not to criticize, belittle, antagonize, berate or otherwise incite the opposing team, its players, coaches, cheerleaders, fans, officials/judges or Commissioners by word of mouth or by gesture. 11. I/We agree to accept all decisions of the game officials, judges or Conference Officials as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
12. I/We agree to treat all children and adults while at any Association// League/Conference function with respect. 13. I/We agree to follow the proper Chain of Command when filing a complaint or voicing my opinion regarding any possible rule infraction or concern within my association or the / League/Conference organization. The Chain Of Command is as follows: You may only advance to the next level in the chain of command providing your situation has not been handled within 72 hours from your initial filing and you need further assistants. 1. Head Coach 2. The President of the Association. (as applicable) 3. A letter written to the Association / League/Conference. 15. I/We agree to take responsibility for any actions that violates this Code of Conduct by a guest or relative of attending parent/guardian. Any act of disrespect from a parent/fan directed towards game officials/judges, or Conference officials, creating a disturbance either in the stands or on the playing field, or has to be ejected from the game, practice or event, by the Conference official or game official, the penalty will be handed down to that individual by the BYFF President, and the assessed penalty will not require a hearing to be assessed. 17. I/We agree if I/We have been ejected or removed from any Association// League/Conference function I/We will refrain from attending any practices/games/competitions for the period of my punishment. However, any penalty assessed to any individual may be appealed in writing to the Conference Board of Presidents, within 72 hours from the time the penalty was assessed.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS CODE OF CONDUCT SIGNATURE PAGE Please Return this page by August 8th. SECTION I: PLAYERS NAME: Grade: Player / (PRINT) SECTION III: MEMBERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I do hereby certify by my signature below as a parent/guardian of a child participating within the Conference/League/Team that I/We have read & received a copy of the Code of Conduct and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the CODE OF CONDUCT set forth by this Conference. I am also aware that the Conference/League/Team has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY in effect at all times. SIGNATURE of Parent / Guardian PRINT Name SIGNATURE of Parent / Guardian PRINT Name Date