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The next NYAA meeting will be held on Thursday 11/20 at 7:30 pm in the NYAA Building at the Rec Fields. 
Meetings are always open to the public.

 


 

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