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RAFFLE INFORMATION & WINNERS
Warwick Youth Football & Cheerleading
2009 Season-Long Raffle
Week 1: *37 inch Flat Panel TV won by G. Annecchino
2nd Prize - Marie Reinert
3rd Prize - Leavell-Edwards
Week 2: *Autographed Army Football with tickets to Army game won by Dorothy Lombardo
2nd Prize - Mary Ollert
3rd Prize - Rob Faulls
Week 3: *Giants Tickets won by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stika
2nd Prize - Jeanne Ripp
3rd Prize - Nicholas Dunn
Week 4: *Jets Tickets won by Weber Family
2nd - Chuck Todd
3rd - Frank Maciel
Week 5: *Video Game System won by Nicholas Dunn
2nd - Denise Lisch
3rd - Frank Maciel
Week 6: *Bmx Bicycle won by Jim Felton
2nd - Selvaggio
3rd - Ralph Medina
Week 7: *Laptop Computer Won by Corrigan
2nd Jeff Lever
3rd Warren
Week 8: *$500 Warwick Shopping Spree Won by Ellen Devito
2nd - Parrelli
3rd - Naomi Santiago
Week 9: *42 inch Flat Panel TV Won by Carol and Marie Cook
2nd - Tracey Biscardi
3rd - Layng
•Prizes will be awarded every week during the season
•First prize each week will have a value up to $500
•Each week, there will also be a second and third prize winner
•Tickets will be sold throughout the season, so you will continue to have chances to buy more tickets
•There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy
•The drawing each week will be Sunday evening and announced on the league website that night
$50 will be collected at registration from each family for $60 worth of raffle tickets. Each raffle ticket is sold for $5 and the completed ticket stubs can be returned at the monthly Board meeting or to the Head Coach the week of August 1st.
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FOOTBALL FAQs
Warwick Valley Youth Football and Cheerleading
Football Information and FAQ’s
Warwick Youth Football and Cheerleading is an affiliate of the Orange County Youth Football League, and as such, follows National Federation of High Schools and Section 9 football rules with some age appropriate modifications or exceptions to these rules.
How old does my child have to be to participate?
All players must be at least 6 years old on or before Nov. 30th, but not 14 before August 1st of the current season.
Mighty Mites: 6 or 7 years old on or before 11/30
Division 1: 8 or 9 years old on or before 11/30
Division 2: 10 or 11 years old on or before 11/30
Division 3& 4: 12 or 13 years old on or before 11/30 and 14 year olds who turn 14 on or after August 1st (**No player shall enter the ninth grade during the season)
Is there a weight limit?
There are weight limits for each division except Mighty Mites and they are as follows:
Mighty Mites: No weight limit
Division 1: 120 lbs
Division 2: 135 lbs
Division 3 & 4: 155 lbs
Players who exceed the maximum weight for their division, may play up at the next division. Players must weigh within 10 pounds of the maximum weight for each division in order to start contact practice at the beginning of the season. All players will be weighed in before each game. Any player not making weight will be ineligible to play for that entire game.
What equipment is needed?
All players must wear the following league issued equipment in order to be eligible to play: helmet, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, thigh pads, knee pads, hip pads, pants and jersey. At no time is any piece of league equipment to be altered or modified in any manner. All equipment must be returned at the end of the season in good condition.
Players must also wear sneakers or rubber cleats (screw in cleats are allowed, no metal) and an athletic supporter and cup which are not provided by the league and must be purchased separately. Rib pads and other protective pads are optional.
How long are the games?
Games are about one hour in length. There are 4 quarters that are 12 minutes in length. There is an 8-minute break between the second and third quarters. Mighty Mites have three offensive and three defensive possessions.
How are games scored?
Scoring will be as follows for all divisions:
•Touchdown = 6 points
•Field Goal = 3 points
•Safety = 2 points
•Kick PAT = 2 points
•Run PAT = 1 point
How are teams chosen?
Following registration, all candidates will be placed in a draft. Players not moving up a division will remain with the same team as the prior season. The head coaches will select their team members in a round robin fashion. Players will be notified sometime in June as to their team placement.
When do practices start?
Practice may begin on August 1st. The first 3 practices will be Non-Contact.There will be a minimum of three non-contact and six contact practices for every player in each division before they can play in a game.
How often does the team practice?
Before school starts there is no limit to the number of days a team may practice. The practice schedule will be set by the head coach. While school is in session, there will be a maximum of three practices a week for division 1 and four practices a week for divisions 2, 3 and 4. In warm weather, practices will be scheduled for early evening. There will be several water breaks at every practice with water being available. Practice should not exceed two hours.
How many plays will my child be in?
Playing time is based on team roster size, practice attendance and player ability. The mandatory playing time rule will be determined by roster size at the start of the game:
Roster of 25 or more: minimum of six (6) plays per player per game
Roster of 19-24: minimum of eight (8) plays per player per game
Roster of 18 or less: minimum of ten (10) plays per player per game
How long is the season and when are the games?
The regular season is nine weeks long and begins after/or around Labor Day weekend. Each team will have eight games and a Bye week. There are four home games and four away games that are usually played on Saturday or Sunday. The home games are played at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Forester Avenue. The away games are played on the home field of another Orange County team. The schedule is determined by the Orange County Youth Football League. In the event that a team makes the playoffs, the season may be extended 1-3 weeks. ***All teams participate in a OCYFL scrimmage day, usually held on Labor Day weekend.
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CHEERLEADING FAQs
CHEERLEADING INFORMATION AND FAQ's
When and where are practices held?
The time and location of practices are set by the individual coaches. Practices start August 1st. Generally, younger squads (Mighty Mites and Division 1) will practice 2 - 3 times per week, for approximately an hour and a half. Division 2 and above will practice 3 - 4 times per week, for approximately 2 hours. During September and October, practice frequency and duration may be lessened.
Practices are usually held at Veteran's Memorial Field. Until you have met with your coach, there is no way to determine exactly when and where practices will be.
When are the games?
Games are played on the weekends during September and October. It is a nine week season; you will have 8 games and a bye week (week off). There are 4 home and 4 away games. Home games are played at Veterans Field. Away games are played at the home field of another Orange county team. The games can be either Saturday or Sunday. The younger teams generally play earlier in the day, with the older teams having games later in the day or Saturday nights. The schedule is generally posted in late August. There is no way of knowing where or when games will be played until the schedule is generated by the OCYFL.In the event a team makes the playoffs, the season may be extended 1-3 weeks.
Do we keep the uniforms/do we need to buy the uniforms?
Part of your uniform is purchased; the rest is on loan from the league. You will receive a vest, skirt and pants. These uniform pieces are the property of Warwick Valley Youth Football and Cheerleading, and must be returned in good condition at the end of the season. You will be required to post a $75.00 uniform bond, which will be refunded upon the return of your uniform.
You are required to purchase approximately $60.00 worth of uniform accessories: bodysuit, socks, hair bow, sneakers and briefs. These are required to complete the uniform and are yours to keep at the end of the season.
As the weather gets colder, the girls will want to wear something over their uniform. The only two authorized items would be the official cheer jacket, or official uniform hoodie, which can be ordered through the league. Anything else is considered out of uniform.
When do we get fitted for a uniform?
There will be a uniform fitting in the spring...generally sometime in May. At that time, your child will be fitted for her uniform and also the uniform accessories. Accessory pieces (bodysuit, brief, socks, and bows) will be ordered and paid for that night. Also, the mandatory uniform bond check of $75.00 is collected at that time.
All uniform pieces will be distributed in August.
How can I get a cheer jacket, or hoodie?
Jackets and hoodies are available for order at registration and uniform fittings. You can also order them at Valley Promotions (Rte 94, next to Sneakers to Boots). Jackets require 6-8 weeks manufacturing time, so order early.
Cheer clothing and merchandise will be available for purchase at registration.
Can my children cheer together/for their brother?
If your children are in the same division, they can be kept together on the same team or they can be paired with their brother's football team. We cannot move children to different divisions to keep them together! We must keep the age/grade requirements in place.
Can I request a specific team?
While every effort will be made to accommodate requests for coaches or carpooling, there is NO guarantee that these requests can be honored.
When is the cheerleading season?
The season begins on August 1st and continues through the second week of November. In November, we participate in Cheerfest. Cheerfest is a cheerleading exhibition for all the youth squads of Orange County. It is generally held the second weekend in November at OCCC.
When do I return the uniform?
There will be a uniform return date shortly after Cheerfest. At this time, you will return the skirt, pants and vest. They must be clean and in good condition, without alterations. They may not be permanently altered! If the uniform is returned in good condition, you will receive your bond check back. If repairs or cleaning is required, or there are pieces missing, you will forfeit all or part of your bond.
Does my child need a physical to cheer?
YES, your child needs to have proof of a current physical in order to begin practicing. Forms are available at registration. You must submit a form filled out by your pediatrician's office or a note from your pediatrician which includes their office stamp, date and signature prior to August 1st by mail or email. Without this documentation, your child cannot start practices.
What do I need to register?
You must have a copy of your child's birth certificate and a check to pay the registration fees. The fee for the 2008 season is $110.00 for the first child cheering. Each child after that is $100.00. There is no discount for a cheerleading and a football player. Registrations received after May 1st, 2008, will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.
Can I get my money back if I withdraw?
Yes, however, there is a $25.00 non-refundable filing fee. There are no refunds after July 1st. Registration closes on June 30th. Anyone wishing to register after July 1st will be placed on a waiting list.
When will I know who my coach is?
Coaches and teams cannot be assigned until after the football draft is completed and the teams and divisions have been approved by the OCYFL. You will be notified of your team assignment as soon as they are handed out; however, this is generally not done until late spring.
For more information email us at: Warwickyouthcheer@yahoo.com
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