September 17, 2010 - Edition Always act and play like Champions! Upcoming Events this issue Cheerleaders Putting in Work P.1 AYF/AYC Membership Cards P.2 Picture Day Info P.3 Picture Packages P.4 FYI P.5 Schedule P.6 Sponsors P.7 Panther Fun Daze P.8 FOOTBALL and CHEERLEADERS Cheerleaders Putting In the Work Did you know that our cheerleaders are preparing for a competitive cheer competition. They will be graded on their respective ability to perform cheers, tumbling, dance and other categories. One parent said, Is it possible that the cheerleaders could get a break, they are working as hard as the football team. There is no question that they are working hard, you will often times see the cheerleaders running on the track in order to condition themselves to perform the necessary task to be successful in their endeavors. On November 6, 2010 (Mark the Date), the Michigan Youth Football and Cheer Conference (MYFCC) will hold its first annual Super Cheer Competition. It will be held at Rochester Stoney Creek High School. GAME DAY CHANGE v. Macomb on our schedules, this week s game, which is Game #3 is against the Macomb Mustangs (Blue Team) is for Saturday, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE the game is now on SUNDAY, September 19, 2010. Game Times remain the same. Junior Freshman 10 am Freshman 12pm Junior Varsity 2pm Varsity 4pm Football Players continue to arrive 2 hours prior to game time. Cheerleaders continue to arrive 1 hour prior to game time. I t will be a great opportunity to come out and support our cheerleaders as the season long of preparations culminates into this competition. We are asking that all football players be in attendance with their respective jerseys on, does not matter the color; parents of both football and cheer come out in large numbers to support our record 61 young ladies. www.pontiacpanthers.com Directions will be passed out at the field on Friday, and each team will have convoys going to the game. Meeting at PHS 2 1/2 hours prior to the game.
The AYF / AYC Membership Cards are being distributed Every Parent wants their child to be the Best; Achieve the Best and Associated with the Best. Our Goal is to make the Panthers the solution. What are the cards: AYFs New Official Player Membership Cards will be distributed to each rostered AYF or AYC athlete to act as their official membership card. Each card has a unique player ID number. This player ID number will be activated once the player uses their number to join the www.ayfplayers.com community. Once the player has joined AYFplayers.com, they will be verified as AYF participants and become eligible for AYF/AYC programs awarding gifts/awards/ and scholarships. The cards will also provide access to local, regional and national events. The card may also be used to redeem for special promotions from AYF and its partners. New programs will become available throughout the year and be communicated via this page and the monthly E-Huddle. Uses and benefits of the cards: These cards will be used to pass many benefits on to our youth athletes, provide them with new opportunities and keep them safe while online. General benefits include: events and tournaments - Provide access to join ayfplayers.com: keep kids safe online while providing them with the benefits of membership in AYF/AYC - Stat and ranking program in AYFplayers.com will provide eligibility for all-star selection and athletic training scholarships - The Players ID number will be required to issue academic scholarships and other individual recognition programs and awards - Cardholders will be eligible to receive discounts and free gifts and special promotions from AYF and its partners The Eastbay Shopayf.com offer is available for leagues in all other 39 states. Players will receive a promotion code on the back of their cards which will get them free shipping off of purchases over $50 at shopayf.com! For more details on these programs, please contact Ebray@americanyouthfootball.com - Provide access/admission to local, regional and national AYF/AYC (and partner) www.pontiacpanthers.com
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Always act and play like Champions! The Pontiac Panthers Support The Kids Initiative Back to School Backpack Give Away The Art Of Giving - Back To School Picnic Pontiac Youth Assistance Bowl-a-thon All Football Teams looked Great in the new RED uniforms. The uniforms were the highlight of Louis Laster Day, and captivated the RED HOT!! Get a jump on 2011 and get the NEW Entertainment Book filled with 1000's of discounts to use all year even in 2010! Save on shopping, dining, movie tickets and much much more. Prices as low as ONLY $25. www.pontiacpanthers.com
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Gold Sponsors Callahan s Muffler and Brakes-Pontiac Hurst Appliance-St. Clair Shores Chuck Leonard Max s Services Traverse City Youth Assistance of Greater Pontiac Diamond Sponsors City of Pontiac School District for the City of Pontiac Havenwyck Hospital Auburn Hills Partners and Donors American Youth Cheer (AYC) Michigan Youth Football and Cheer American Youth Football (AYF) Michael Baisden Dick s Sporting Goods Dunhams Sports GameWear Playmakers University Quest Cheer and Dance Tri-County Sports TreDesMo Visions, LLC USA Football
Upcoming Events Kenneth McClendon Day In celebration of our NEW identity and our Past President and Long Time Coach, All Fans and Parents should wear Black to support our Eclipse. Panther Homecoming In celebration of Sweetest Day, and a Good Season of Football All Fans and Parents should wear White to support our White Out. Parent Appreciation Day In celebration of our Parents. www.pontiacpanthers.com