Livonia Orioles Football 2013 Parent s Meeting

Livonia Orioles Football 2013 Parent s Meeting

Introductions Football Directors Phil Adkins, Mark Grenier, Jerry Tiernan Cheerleading Coordinator Jennifer Lashbrook Treasurer Tammy Fournier Coaching Staff Flag - Davis Peters, Kevin Reina Freshman - Ryan Bell, Kurt Robertson, Aaron Rumberger, Gerald Tiernan, J.V. - Mike Brooks, Victor Evanoff, Rod Householder, Gary Lay, Martin Regan, Rick Woodall Varsity - Phil Adkins, Larry Alsobrooks, Matt Fournier, Mark Grenier, Mike Massey, Bob Padget

Oriole Financial Accountability Where does our money go? Money In Money Out Concession + 50/50Profits 8,385.47 LJAL Expenses 11,610.85 Casino Trip 1,996.00 Football Expense 33,093.38 Donations (BWW and Parisian) 712.47 Cheer Expense 4,241.99 Raffle 13,675.00 Orioles Events 840.00 Spirit wear Profit 781.31 Banquet 2,330.36 Registration Fees 30,401.02 Yearbook Expenses 1,337.00 General Expenses 615.56 Total $55,951.27 Total $ 54,069.14 *Please note that ½ of our registration money goes to LJAL! These numbers are based on our fiscal year 2012. Anyone interested in seeing our books please don t hesitate to ask!

helmets can only be used for 10 years that why we re-condition every wvery year.we currently don't have any any helmets older than 7 7 or or 8 8years but but let let me me c What s New for 2013 Helmet Reconditioning/New Helmet s 90 Reconditioned 26 New We recondition every helmet every year! Helmet s can only be used for 10 years. Currently our oldest helmet is 7 years.

What s New for 2013 - Continued 121 Jersey s 21 Shoulder Pad s 30 Sets of Knee Pad s/thigh Pad s Other new purchase s - Replaced 17 White Jersey s and 150 Helmet Decals

What s New for 2013 - Continued What is Heads Up Football 1. Ensures that all of our coaches become members of USA Football and become certified by completing a nationally accredited Coach Certification program. 2. The creation of a new position called Player Safety Coach on each unit. The unit-appointed Player Safety Coaches will be trained by USA Football so that they are prepared to educate coaches, parents and players within their respective organization on the four primary elements of Heads Up Football: Mike Kostoff - Player Safety Coach Coaching Education Concussion Awareness Equipment Fitting Heads Up Tackling To learn more visit http://usafootball.com/headsup

Practice Facilities Our practice facility is at the now vacant Washington Elementary located on Hix and Ann Arbor Roads. Positive reasons to practice at Washington: 1. #1 Parent Request 2 seasons ago 2. It s where we store our equipment 3. Practice facility is now located in Oriole Territory 4. Shelter in the event of inclement weather 5. Classroom for player instruction 6. More practice area 7. Playground for Non-Orioles 8. No more shared parking

Fundraiser s Buffalo Wild Wings: What: BW3 in Livonia will donate a 20% of your tab to the Orioles When: Sunday May 19th Where: Buffalo Wild Wings 37651 Six Mile Orioles Raffle What: Each player or cheerleader is asked to sell 20 $5 raffle tickets. Families with 2 or more children will be asked to sell 30 tickets. Money for raffle tickets is due upfront when tickets are picked up. Prizes are $1,000 - $750 - $500 - $250 When: Ticket stubs due back at equipment pickup. Drawing is August 9th Where: Drawing to be held prior to practice on August 9 th need not be present to win.

Fundraiser s Cont. Parent s Night Out: What: $20 - Bowling, Shoes, Pizza, Raffles, 50/50, Adult Team Bonding When: August 10th from 8pm to 11pm Where: Merri-Bowl (on 5 mile road) Tickets will be sold at the Oriole Picnic, Boot Camp, and practice when it begins in Aug. Pop/Gatorade Donations What: During the month of August, drop your case of either pop or Gatorade at the practice field. Put your name on it and give it to your team mom on the designated days When: Month of August Where: Washington Elem.

Volunteers Needed No Orioles without Volunteers

The Oriole s Program needs you! Our athlete s need you! Digital Picture Takers: Take pictures at practice, games, and events. Submit to Webmaster to be put on the Oriole website. Yearbook Staff: One parent per squad (JV Cheer, Freshman Football to coordinate pictures and write ups.) Spirit wear: Shannon Brooks **Field Directors: Run home games by organizing volunteers. Organize volunteers and attend weigh-ins ins at away games. Concession Manager: Rachel Regan **Concession Workers, *Concession Workers, *Concession Workers

Volunteers Needed Our organization cannot exist without the volunteer efforts of our parents. All Football and Cheer Parents are EXPECTED to help in some way. Our minimum standards for helping out is 2 volunteer assignments per season. Please click on the VolunteerSpot button at LivoniaOrioles.com to sign up. You can volunteer for: concessions, announcing, spotters, chain gang, concessions, and much much more! http://vols.pt/1hy4k1 *According to WLJFL rules, families that do not Volunteer may lose their veteran status for the following year.

Oriole Spirit Wear though Orioles spirit wear is available online at https://shop.riddellathlete.com/livoniaorioles Contact Shannon Brooks for questions Orders must be paid on line and will arrive 2-3 weeks after the deadline date. Orders will be shipped to the Shannon Brooks and then distributed at practice.

Oriole Website(under construction) LivoniaOrioles.com Check us out Everything you need is just a click away Contact Information Updated Calendars Forms Pictures Recipes 2013 Screensaver and Much Much More

Important Date!! Physicals : June 8th Time: 10 a.m. Livonia Family Physicians 17800 Newburgh Road Equipment Pick Up: June 8 th Time: Time: V - 11:15, JV -12:00, Fresh -12:45 Washington Elementary Orioles Picnic: June 8th Time: 3-6 p.m. Washington Elementary

More Important Dates Please refer to the website for more detailed information on the following Activities July 10 th, 11 th, 12 th - Churchill High School Football Camp - 9am to 11:30am July 15 th, 16 th, (17 th rain date) - Orioles Football Camp - 6pm to 8:30pm July 31 st, August 1 st, 2 nd - Conditioning **August 1 st and 2nd only - Flag** August 2 nd - Pool Party at Castle Gardens Swim Club August 8 th - Flag and Football Scrimmage with Braves at Washington August TBA - Team pictures at Washington August 17 th - 4 Way Scrimmage at Bentley August 18 th - Flag Tournament August 22 nd - Pep Rally Washington August 24 th - First Game vs. Eagles

Frequently Asked Questions Conditioning, Playbooks etc. Attendance Rules Typical schedule for practice 5 Play Rule 5 th Quarter - Parent Feedback Developmental Squad What is Hudl.com and how do I use it

Coaches Communication Our website and/or newsletters Team Rules/Consequences Playing Time 24 Hour Rule Absences/Tardies Positions are determined by coaches! Play Improvement Questions Coach 1 st - Director 2 nd

Parental Communication Show your support, not your displeasure Be respectful of other parents Police your own ranks Coaching from the Bleachers Attitude & Effort Unconditional Love

Keep it in Perspective 82% of student athletes say their parents are too aggressive in the stands. Only 10 of every 12,000 high school athletes go on to play collegiately. 75% of kids quit athletics by the age of 16, citing parental pressure as the #1 reason. There is a lot more money available with academics than athletics!

The Worldwide Web 50% of athletic discipline issues last year began with theses icons. Livonia Orioles Official Facebook Website is used for informational purposes only! Wall posts are allowed provided they are positive and not of a personal or individual nature.

Sportsmanship If You want this to be taught by our Coaches, YOU are going to have to promote it yourself. Please, Please, Please SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, NOT YOUR DISPLEASURE. Thank you for your attendance this evening and your kind and continued support.