AUSTINTOWN LITTLE FALCONS HANDBOOK
Mission Statement The Austintown Little Falcons football and cheerleading team is a non-profit organization that offers an instructional program for the youth of Austintown, Ohio. The Austintown Little Falcons are dedicated to teaching our youth, fundamentals and proper techniques of football and cheer. Our emphasis is on developing physical fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership skills in a safe and structured environment. We strive to provide opportunities for all participants to develop individual skills as well as be a contributing member of the team. It is also important to the Austintown Little Falcons that our organization provides a way for our athletes to build lasting friendships, great memories, and have fun!
Austintown Little Falcons Policies ATTENDANCE: Players must be physically and mentally prepared to play football, therefore ALL practices are mandatory. Any player who must miss a practice shall contact your head coach or adviser. Unexcused and habitual absences will not be tolerated. PROTOCOL: All players and cheerleaders are expected to behave in a kind and courteous manner toward coaches, fellow teammates and opposing team on and off the field. All coaches and Little Falcon staff members shall be treated with respect. Please note: Do not drop or throw helmets. Please place them on the ground gently. The equipment and property of the Austintown Little Falcons shall be treated properly and with respect. Parents or guardians are responsible for all equipment issued to their children. Abusive or foul language will not be tolerated. Proper sportsmanship shall be enforced at all times. Disciplinary Action is governed by the Austintown Little Falcons Constitution and/or this policy statement, by the YAC s By-Laws, Rules of Play, Zero Tolerance Policy, and by the OHSAA Rules and Regulations. All documents are available for inspection on or through our website www.austintownlittlefalcons.org. IMPORTANT: Cleaning up is everyone's responsibility. Littering will NOT be tolerated. VOLUNTEER POLICY: The Austintown Little Falcons have been a successful organization for over 40 years and that is due to our parents and the time they invest to volunteer. We need our parents to help each week at practices and especially on game days when we are hosting the games on our home field.
By signing your child up with the Austintown Little Falcons organization you agree with these code of conducts: Athlete Code of Conduct 1. Attend every practice and game, unless I inform the coach in advance of my absence. 2. Give support and show respect to my teammates. 3. Emphasize academics and family over athletics. 4. Express myself intelligently and appropriately. 5. Work hard in practice. 6. Practice sportsmanship at all times. Winners don t brag and losers don t make excuses. 7. Strive to be a positive influence in the way I talk and listen to my teammates, parents, and coaches. Parent Code of Conduct 1. Accompany my children to as many orientation and informational meetings as possible. 2. Accept the authority of the coach to determine strategy and player selection. 3. Avoid the use of tobacco and being under the influence of alcohol during practices or contests. 4. Help my children follow the athlete s code of conduct, team agreements and rules. 5. Encourage my son or daughter during the game and leave the coaching to the coach. 6. Ensure that my children attend all scheduled practices and game. If my child is not able to make a scheduled practice or game, you are responsible for contacting the coach in advance. 7. Provide supportive comments to coaches, officials, and players of all teams. 8. Show enthusiasm, interest, and support for our child. Fighting and arguing will NOT be tolerated at practices and games. 9. Work closely with all program personnel to guarantee academic as well as athletic experiences for my child-athlete.
Injury Protocol Please see our Akron Children's Hospital Sports Medicine handbook for our injury protocol. Monthly Meetings Every 3rd Wednesday of every month we have a board/general membership meeting for all parents of the Austintown Little Falcons. Where: Off season: Austintown Township Hall 82 Ohltown Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515 In season: At our practice field General Membership Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. The General Meeting will last about 1 hour. This is a chance for you to listen to what's new and upcoming and have your voice heard.
Team Supplies (Football): Helmets Shoulder Pads Girdle Knee Pads Practice Jersey Parent Supplies (Football): Molded Football Cleats (no screw in cleats) Mouthpiece T-Shirt For Under Shoulder Pads Practice Socks Practice Pants Practice Shorts (for non contact days) Scrimmage Vest Game Jersey (with name on it) Game Pants Game Socks2 Belts Parents can purchase any brand. New equipmemt details: Xenith Helmets and Rawlings Shoulder Pads Last year equipment details: Rydell Helmet and Shoulder pads
DATES TO REMEMBER (Football): July 6th First practice conditioning week Mon Fri 6pm-8pm July 13th First day of acclimation period week (helmets only) July 20th First day of contact August 5th Go Get Em Day* (Tag Day) TBD Picture Day August 28 Announcement Night at Fitch Stadium Football practice is Monday Friday from 6-8pm, for the season. The time will change slightly when school starts. Children do not need cleats or a mouth piece for the first week of practice. They will need to start wearing cleats and using a mouth piece on the second week of practice. Kids will need to wear shorts, t-shirt or sleeveless shirt and socks to practice until we wear our practice uniforms and equipment. Bring a big thermos or water bottle filled with cold water for all practices and games. GAME SCHEDULE: 8/23/2015 Howland at Falcons 8/30/2015 Falcons at Steubenville 9/06/2015 BYE WEEK 9/13/2015 TBA 9/20/2015 Falcons at Colts 9/27/2015 Canfield at Falcons 10/04/2015 Falcons at Boardman 10/11/2015 Warren at Falcons 10/18/2015 First round of playoffs 10/25/2015 Second round of playoffs (Falcons to host) 11/1/2015 Superbowl (Colts to host) *Go Get Em Day is when we get all the kids and parents together to fundraise by going door to door in an Austintown neighborhood. You can go individually as families or go with your football and cheer friends! We give maps of neighborhoods to parents/adults, so they know where to specifically go and fundraise. This a BIG fundraiser for our organization so it is mandatory.
Website and Social Media Information All information regarding the Little Falcons organization can be found on our website. We also post information on our facebook GROUP page. Website: www.austintownlittlefalcons.org FACEBOOK: Our Facebook Group page is used for information and positivity. If you have any questions about the information that is posted on facebook, please contact an executive board member. Official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/austintownlittlefalcons/
Contact Executive Board: President Jack Layne - Email: Jack@austintownlittlefalcons.org Phone #: 330-233-4882 Vice President Jodie Smallwood Email: Jodie@austintownlittlefalcons.org Phone #: 330-774-9447 Treasurer Maria Marsteller Email: Maria@austintownlittlefalcons.org Phone #: 330-770-4401 Secretary Jeannette Sawyers Email: Jeannette@austintownlittlefalcons.org Phone #: 330-610-4038 Staff: Head Cheer Advisor Mika Mosser- Email: Mika@austintownlittlefalcons.org Phone #: 330-507-0810 Equipment Manager Rich Marsteller- Email: Rich@austintownlittlefalcons.org Phone#: 330-717-5230