Updated News For Lebanon Youth Football and Cheerleading as of 8-24-2010: 

 

 

 

TYFA has released the game schedule for the 2010 season.  Please visit www.tyfa.org for the schedule for the remainder of the season. 
Below is the schedule for this Saturday.  Please remember that TYFA reserves the right to change and/or update the game schedule at any time however most often the revisions are made by Thursday of game week.
Week #1 - (Saturday) 8-28-2010

AT LEBANON @ WALTER J. BAIRD SCHOOLS

9:00 A.M      LEB JrPW        VS.            HEND JrPW

10:30 A.M     LEB* PW        VS.            ES* PW

12:00 N         LEB* CCC      VS.            ES* CCC

1:30 P. M      LEB* BBB       VS.            ES* BBB

3:00 P. M      LEB* AAA       VS.           ES* AAA

4:30 P. M      LEB* CC          VS.           D/H* CC

6:00 P. M      LEB BB            VS.           ES BB

 

Go Blue Devils!!!! 

 

 

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The league needs your help!!

 

The purpose of our league is to teach the fundamentals of playing tackle football in a competitive enviornment so that the kids in our community can take the next step.  Our league can not exist without quality volunteers and giving sponsors.  You can volunteer to be a head coach or an assistant coach but we will also need volunteers for game day operations such as parking, concessions, public announcer, etc.  Also, we are accepting used football equipment donations (shoes, shoulder pads, etc.)  If you have out grown your cleats and/or shoulder pads then why not let someone else get some good use out of them!!  Finally, we need sponsors!!  There are so many kids in our community that want to play but simply can't afford to play.  We are asking our community to step up and to help give these kids a chance to learn some life lessons through playing tackle football.  We have several sponsorship packages (please visit the sponsors page on our website) for you to choose.  Please contact Mike Jones at (615) 260-8344 if you have questions.  A special thanks goes out to Wilson Bank and Trust, Rose Tire and Gridiron Construction for their generous support.

 

Are You Ready To Play?  Please make sure you have the following items:

 

  • Each player must have a copy of their birth certificate on file with the league.
  • Each player will need to provide their own shoulder pads, game pants and cleats.
  • Each player is required to have a blue color mouthpiece that will attatch to their helmet.
  • Please make sure that your child has plenty of water to drink for games and practice.

 

Registration refunds will only be given if requested in writing to our Treasurer. You may bring your written request.  No refunds will be given after August 7th, 2010.

 

 

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Cheerleading Registration and Uniform Costs

 

Insurance and Clinic Fees

Lebanon Blue Devils Maintenance & Facility Fees

Uniform, Hairbow, Socks, Briefs, Pom Poms, Practice Clothes

 

Cheerleading Clinic

The Cheerleading Clinic will be held at the Lebanon Agricultural Center in Lebanon.  Each cheerleader will learn cheers, chants, a dance and basic cheer technique.  The clinic will be held the week of July 7th-9th and the camp is absoluteley FREE.  Former Tennessee Titans Cheerleader LaTonya Chastain and Current Nashville Predators dancer Stephanie Tacheny will be on hand to encourage and instruct our participants. 

 

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (615) 443-3221 for additional details.

 

Practices

Practices for the cheerleaders will be by age until the boys have completed their camp and have been put on their respective teams.  Practice with the team your child will be placed will be assigned around the first week of August.  Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:00pm til 7:00Pm during the season.  Competition routine practice will be either on the Monday, Tuesday or Thursday night practice.  After the football teams have been determined and the cheer teams are completed your coach will inform you if your practice schedule changes.  Practices are mandatory.  Please let your coach know if you will not be able to attend practice.  If you leave your child at practice you must give your coach a phone number where you can be reached in case of emergency.

 

Coaches Certification

There will be a coach clinic & certification class for all coaches.  You will be advised when and where this will be held.  You must be certified to coach or help coach any team.  If you are interested in coaching one of the cheer squads please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 615-443-3221.

 

Games

We will hand out a game schedule as soon as it is available from the TYFA.  All dates are subject to change however there is usually a game every Saturday. We should have 4 home games and 4 away games.  We will then have play-offs which begin at the end of the regular season and finally there is a TYFA Championship which should be scheduled around the middle of November.

 

Attendance

Please make sure you in attendance at all practices.  The cheerleaders will compete at the end of the year so it is very important to be there for the team.  Please make sure that if your child is going to miss anything due to a prior commitment that you tell your coach.  Unexcused absences may result in your child not being able to participate in games or competitions.

 

Dress Code

All the girls will be required to where their practices clothes to each practice.  One set is included in the price however you may purchase additional set (short and shirt) for an additional $18.00.  If you forget your practice clothes on any day you will not be able to practice with shirts showing midriff and appropriate cheerleading length shorts will only be allowed.  You should be able to tuck in your shirt so it does not rise while doing tumbles and jumps.  Uniforms must be worn at all games and other official TYFA events.  Proper footwear is required for safety and please don’t let your child wear jewelry or chew gum to practices or games.

 

Conduct

No offensive language or fighting will be tolerated. Disagreements with other players or cheerleaders must be brought to the attention of the head coach. Good sportsmanship and being a team player is expected. If you have a disagreement with your Coach or another parent please don’t air your differences in front of the girls, take it off to the side away from them.  Poor conduct, lack of respect toward coaches, other cheerleaders, and other members, or poor sportsmanship could result in removal from the squad.

 

Transportation

Cheerleaders are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from games and practices. Inform your coach of any transportation problems. If a parent or guardian will not be staying at a practice or game, please inform the coach and make sure that they have a way to contact you in case of an emergency. PARENTS MUST PICK UP THEIR CHILDREN PROMPTLY AT THE END OF PRACTICES OR GAMES!

 

Fundraisers

The league as a whole does not sell products or hold a large fundraising event.  A portion of your registration fee is used for equipment & maintenance expenses.  You may be asked by your team mom or coach to share in the cost of team parties and/or trophies.  All types of team fundraising are to be approved by the league.  All funds must be processed thru the league and will then be disbursed to the individual teams as needed.

 

Refunds

Registration refunds will only be given if requested in writing to our Treasurer. You may bring your written request.  Refunds will be prorated based on camp attendance & uniform selection.  No refunds will be given after August 7th, 2010, however any custom items or items already given to the cheerleader will not be refunded.

 

Competition/Exhibition

It is recommended, but not required, that all Cheerleading Squads compete in the TYFA Cheerleading Competition. If a squad decides not to compete, they can participate in the Exhibition portion of Competition. All Cheerleaders will be competing in their age bracket, no exceptions will be made.  Additional details and date will be announced once plans are finalized.   

 

Age Brackets

The following are the age brackets as determined by TYFA for the 2010 season:  PeeWee 5-6 year olds, C 7-8 year olds, B 9-10 year olds, A 11-12 year olds. Cheerleaders will be allowed to cheer for their brother or with an older sister. All other cheerleaders will be placed in their age division.

 

 

 

 

Important Dates

 

Cheer $75.00 Deposit Required       

Football and Cheer First Practice      July 26th 6:00pm-8:00pm Lebanon Fairgrounds

Division Practice                                    TBA

Coaches  Certification                            TBA

Cut Off Day for Sign Ups                      July 22, 2010

Cheer Final Payment Required              July 22nd

Blue Devil Bowl                                    August 7th

Bear Bowl                                            August 21st   

Jamboree                                                 TBA

Bowl Game                                              TBA

Opening Day                                            TBA

Cheerleading Competition                         TBA  

Football Championship Game                   TBA

 

 

*TYFA charges a $3 entry fee to all parents and guests for all Jamboree, Play-off, Championship games and Cheerleading Competition. Players, Cheerleaders, children under 12 & Coaches, with their current Coaches Card, do not have to pay the entry fee.

 

Concerns/Questions

Any concerns should be discussed first with the head coach of your child’s squad. If your concerns are still not answered, please address the concern with the appropriate Division Representative of the Cheerleading Committee or a LYFA Board of Director. We want to know your opinions and concerns in order to provide a better program and environment for your child. Please don’t wait until the end of the season to report a problem or concern, let us know immediately so that we can try to resolve the issue and make the rest of the season more enjoyable for everyone.

Contacts:

Cheerleading Director:        Susan Taylor                          (W)443-3221

                                                                Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cheerleading Co-Director:  TBA

Cheerleading Co-Director:  TBA

 

Information

You can keep up with the league and teams by visiting our website at www.lebanonyouthfootball.com It will have up-to-date information and news about our league. It also has links to e-mail our Board of Directors.  We do not have a fulltime staff so you will need to leave a message.  To be added to our emailing list, send an email to TBA with “add me to your email list” in the subject field.

 

Volunteers 

Our organization relies on volunteers to be successful. We have no paid employees and we

are not a city or county run league. We do ask that parents volunteer their time to help out.  Your team will have a designated time/week that they are responsible for helping out and your team-mom or coach will ask you to sign up to volunteer.  The League Board of Directors meets TBA, please volunteer & take part in the league.  It takes everyone to keep things running.