Who can I call if my question isn't answered here?
Call the President of P.Y.F.C. - Dave Alberti at (585) 451-7291.
The season begins with our first practice on August 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Our season usually concludes on the last weekend in October.
When and where are practices?
Starting August 4, 2014, football players and cheerleaders will practice Monday through Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. On August 11th, practices are held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and remain on that schedule until school starts. Practices are usually held at Harris Whalen Park, if there is an event conflict with Penfield Recreation, we will notify you well in advance. Cheer practices are also held in school gymnasiums when the weather does not cooperate for outdoor practices. Cheerleaders may not wear jeans or tank tops to practice.
When the school year begins, practice will be limited to Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.
When the school year begins, practice will be limited to Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.
This is a tentative schedule and may be adjusted slightly before the start of the season.
** Players and cheerleaders must bring sufficient water to practice – one small water bottle is not enough!
What do I need to do if my child has to miss a practice?
We understand that life is very busy for all of you, but please understand that football and cheerleading are TEAM sports, and the team suffers when players and cheerleaders miss practice. Each year, we turn away children that really want to participate in the program due to space limitations. It is important that all of the players and cheerleaders who are a part of the program, make the required commitment to their teams.
The coaches will review their policies regarding absences with you at the start of the practice season. There is a requirement that players and cheerleaders attend two of the three practices each week in order to participate in the games on Sundays. During the 2013 season, cumulative absences of players and cheerleaders will be tracked, and excessive absences (more than 8 during the entire season) will have participation consequences.
What is conditioning for football players?
The first week of practice (August 4th – 7th) is often referred to as conditioning. This is the time when the coaches work with the players to get them ready to engage in tackling. During this week, players wear their helmets, mouth guards, practice jerseys, shorts, cleats, and protective cups. Players must complete 10 hours of conditioning before they are allowed to practice in full pads. If your child misses any of the days during the first week, he/she will have to make up the conditioning time during the following week, and will not be allowed to participate in contact drills until the 10 hours of conditioning has been completed.
When and where are the games?
We play our regular season games on Sundays. Each Sunday, the C teams kick off at 11:30, followed by the A team at 1:30 and the B team at 3:30. Each game runs for approximately two hours, and start times for the A and B games are approximate. Your coach will let you know what time your child will need to be at the field for pre-game warm up and weigh ins.
The schedule is not out for the 2014 season yet, but our first game is anticipated to be in early September. We have an eight game season (usually have four home games and four away games) and a championship game the ninth week (for teams that qualify). Our season usually concludes on the last weekend in October.
Our home games are played on the Penfield High School varsity field.
Location of away games will be determined by who our opponents are. The 2014 schedule has not been released, so our opponents are yet to be determined.
What equipment is supplied and what do I need to buy?
We provide most of the football equipment needed (helmet, shoulder pads, rib pads, game jersey, game pants, and practice jersey). This equipment is distributed before the first practice, and requires a $100 security deposit. After the season, the equipment must be returned in the same condition it was received in order to get back your security deposit.
You will need to purchase the following for your child: mouth guard, protective cup, socks, cleats, and practice pants (with integrated pads). We usually have a PYFC day at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Webster with valuable coupons prior to the start of the season.
What is required from the parents?
Football & cheerleading is a family commitment. PYFC is a 100% volunteer organization, and therefore depends entirely on the coordinated efforts of volunteers (you). PYFC expects each family to volunteer for 4 slots during the season for families with one child in the program, and 7 slots during the season for families with more than one child in the program. More information on volunteer slots will be communicated before the season starts.
Volunteer signups are handled online, and each family must sign up for all of their required slots before their child will be allowed to play or cheer in a game.
If any parent/guardian is absent from a game day assignment, their child will not be allowed to participate in that day’s game. For parents whose assignments are after their child’s game that day, the consequence will be carried forward to the next week’s game.
Families that do not fulfill their volunteer responsibilities for the season will not be allowed to pre-register for the following season, and will have to attend the open registration.
What is the financial commitment?
The registration fee is $150 for Football and $125 for Cheerleading and is paid at the time of registration. Registration checks are usually cashed in mid-April. In addition to the registration fee, each family will be asked to sell $100 of raffle tickets. The raffle is our largest fundraisers of the season.
If you own a business, or know someone who does – sponsoring PYFC is a rewarding experience for the sponsor and the organization. Please contact our Director of Fundraising for more information.
How else can I help?
There are always things that need to get done through the course of the season. If you are looking to help – please contact one of the board members, and we can find a task that you are comfortable with. In addition, we are always looking for energetic and dedicated people to join our board of directors. Check the website for openings.
What do I do if we start the season, and my child does not like football or cheerleading?
Football and cheerleading are wonderful sports, but they are not for everyone. We at PYFC understand that some players and cheerleaders may begin practicing and then decide that football or cheerleading is not for them. You have the first two weeks of practice to determine if PYFC is right for your child. If at any time during that two week period, you decide that your child does not want to complete the season, you will need to contact the President of PYFC to discuss the situation and coordinate equipment return and a refund of your registration fee. Refunds will not be issued after August 15th, 2014 unless approved by the PYFC Board of Directors.
Where can I find additional information? Who are the Board Members?
Please visit our website at www.penfieldyouthfootball.org
How do I make sure I am on the mailing list?
Send an email to penfieldyouthfootball@gmail.com if you do not receive emails from the organization by July 1st, 2014.
