Divisions

VCYF&C is open to all who live in the Valley Central School District and meet the following age requirements. Player must be corresponding age on or before November 30, of the coming school year.

Divisions:

Mighty Mites:

ages 6 & 7      

Cheerleaders are placed by grade and age, there are no weight restrictions.

For further information contact:

Football Director – Robert Palmer 427-2027        Cheer Director --  Lori Prestia 457-6329

Or use the email links on the home page.

Registration

>This year’s registration fee is $135.00 for first child which includes a $20.00 volunteer deposit and will be refunded upon completion of one qualifying volunteer activity. $100.00 each additional sibling.

>New players must provide a copy of their birth certificate.

>A parent code of conduct must be signed by at least one parent/guardian

> A medical form signed and dated 2010 by both a parent and Doctor. (This form does not necessarily require a full physical)

ALL OF THESE FORMS MUST BE HANDED IN PRIOR TO UNIFORM OR EQUIPMENT HAND OUT. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITH OUT THESE FORMS!

 Practice

>Practice for the 2010 season will begin on August 2, 2010.

>Cheerleaders will  practice three times a week in august and then two or three times after school starts in September (depending on the division).

>MM football usually practices three times a week throughout.

>D1 football usually practices 3-5 times a week in august and 3 times during school.

>D2 & D3 or 4 practice five times a week in august and 4 times a week during school.

All practices start at 6PM and last 1 ½ to 2 hours.

You will be contacted by your coach in the spring regarding uniform/equipment hand out and practice schedules.

 Season

>Games start Labor Day weekend and run until the end of October. Most games are played on Sunday starting any time from 10 am to 6pm. With a few games on Saturday starting at 4pm thru 8pm. There are at least four Home games played at our home field at 535 Berea Rd. Montgomery NY and at least four away games which are played throughout Orange county and vicinity. MM games last about one hour and all others last about two hours. All players and cheerleaders are required to be at the field at least one hour before the start of a game. Divisions I thru IV may qualify for the playoffs of up to 2 weeks and a super bowl played during the first three weeks of November

>Cheerleaders continue to practice thru Mid-November for the Cheerfest production. (This is a get together of ALL OCYFL cheerleaders)

 Equipment/Uniforms

>Cheerleaders are issued a Vest & Skirt. Additional required personal items will need to be purchased - cheer sneaker (safety issue), socks, spankies, crop top, hair bow  and sweatsuit which will be done thru the league.

>Football players are issued helmet, all pads, practice and game pants and standard jersey.                              (A personalized Jersey may be purchased) Additional required personal items will need to be purchased– girdle, athletic supporter & cup, mouthpiece, cleats, practice jersey.