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2008 NYAA FOOTBALL INFORMATION
League Information:
The NYAA football program became one of the founding
members of the Lehigh Valley Youth Football League in 2006. The LVYFL currently
has eight organizational members:
1)
Northwestern
2)
Palmerton
3)
Southern Lehigh
4)
Bath
5)
Fullerton
6)
Pleasant Valley
7)
Northern Lehigh (new this year)
8)
Marian Catholic (new this year)
9)
Salisbury (new this year)
The LVYFL currently provides organized youth football for
players ranging from age 5 to 14. The league divides the players into four age
groups/weight classes:
FLAGS- Kindergarten to 1st grade
Player cannot turn 7 prior to Sept. 1st
of current year
85 lb.- 2nd to 3rd grades
Player cannot turn 9 prior to Sept. 1st
of current year
100 lb.- 4th to 5th grade
Player cannot turn 11 prior to Sept. 1st
of current year
130 lb.- 6th to 7th grade
Player cannot turn 14 prior to Sept. 1st
of current year
*** NEW FOR 2008
SEASON***
Although there are three designated weight classes
(85lb.,100lb.,130lb.), there is no longer a designated weight limit per age
group. A new By-law was passed for 2008 allows for players that meet
the age criteria, however exceed the weight class limits, to still be able
to play with players their own age. Any player who exceeds the weight limit for
their age group will be limited to playing one of the 5 offensive line positions
or one of 4 defensive line positions (excluding the defensive end position). No
player who exceeds the weight limit for their age group will be permitted to
advance the football in any way shape or form (i.e. running back, quarterback,
and receiver). No player who exceeds the weight limit for their age group will
be permitted to play anywhere in the defensive secondary (i.e. linebacker,
cornerback, safety).
IMPORTAND 2008 DATES
April 15- May 31: Player Registrations
Early June: Parent meeting, uniform handouts (separate
dates)
July 28: Practice begins (On the High school practice
field)
August 23: First game of regular season
October 25: Opening round of playoffs
Any additional questions call: NYAA Football Director
John Yanek @ 610-285-0262 or Email
football@nyaa-sports.org
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