Parents Guide to Lunenburg
Youth Football & Cheerleading
Q&A
Thank
you for your interest in Lunenburg Youth Football & Cheerleading for the 2007 Fall Season.
Those
new to the program often have questions and concerns. We have summarized commonly
asked questions in a Q&A format for your convenience. Please email additional
questions to: information@lunenburgyouthfootball.org
Q:
When does the season start?
A:
The football and cheerleading season generally begins on August 1st
of each year. All registered individuals are expected to report for camp on this
date.
Q:
What if I’m on vacation during August, can my child still participate?
A:
Yes. Although football players and cheerleaders must meet a minimum practice
time of typically 12 hours before they can do stunts (Cheerleading)or wear pads
to participate in contact based practice, scrimmages and games.
Q:
I’m concerned about my child getting injured. How safe is football and cheerleading.
A:
The injury rates in football are much lower than other well known sports such
as bicycling, basketball and baseball because of the emphasis on safe play and
proper equipment protection. Likewise in Cheerleading players must meet minimum
practice time and safety standards.
Q:
How much does it cost?
A:
Rates vary from year to year, so review the current pre-registration package
for current rates.
Q:
What payment methods do you accept?
A:
Personal Check, Business Check, Certified
Check, Money Order and Credit Card Payments via Paypal (must have
valid credit card and email address).
PayPal
payment email address is registration@lunenburgyouthfootball.org
. Alternately we can send out an invoice via email which will walk you through
the PayPal setup and remittance process. It’s safe and easy.
Q:
What’s the Practice Schedule like?
A:
Practice from Aug 1-Beginning of school runs 3-4 days per week with an occasional
weekend scrimmage. The Jamboree which is a big “pre season” event culminating
the practice season occurs at the end of August, which is the launch point for
the official season. Practice drops off to 2-3 days per week with an occasional
Saturday afterwards.
Q:
What’s the Regular Season Schedule like?
A:
The regular season begins approximately the first weekend in September (official
league schedule becomes available at the end of August). Games are generally
played on Sunday’s and run for 1.0-1.5 hours starting at 8:00 am running until
2:00 pm. While parents are encouraged to attend all games, we understand that
other siblings might have events which interfere, so your only obliged to attend
the game in which your child is participating.
Q:
What equipment is required?
A:
All Necessary equipment is supplied including practice and game uniforms/equipment.
There will be a small equipment charge per youth to conver consumables such as
socks and belts (football) and or tights(cheerleaders) the cost of which will
be determined at seasons beginning. Football cleats are required per youth but
are not supplied.
Many Parents have expressed a wish to purchase their youths football helmet. LYFCA supports private helmet purchases of "approved " units that meet safety and color requirements. Please contact board members or head coaches for units which meet these requirements.
Q:
What role do parents play in the program?
More
Q&A to come.....
