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SPONSORS

Wanna gain some exposure for your business?  Do so by becoming a PYFA sponsor.  We are currently accepting sponsors for the 2009 season.  If you are interested, please email us at swaffordjesse@gmail.com for more information on becoming a 2009 Piqua Youth Football Association sponsor or click the Make a Donation button below to donate via PayPal.  It's Fast. Easy. Secure.

Special Thanks to the 2009 PYFA Sponsors...

The Medicine Shoppe

LEAGUE NEWS

2009 PYFA Draft...

The 2009 PYFA Draft took place on June 28th, at the Knights of Columbus.  3rd & 4th Grade Contact coaches will draft after the 6:00 meeting, followed by the 5th & 6th Grade Contact coaches.

Coaches should contact all players on the roster this week to inform everyone of which team they will be on and when they will pick up equipment.

Parents - Please be patient this week as not all coaches will be able to call everyone right away.  Please be respectful to the coaches and know they will contact you as soon as they can.  If you haven't heard from a coach by July 7th, please email us at swaffordjesse@gmail.com as Equipment Distribution will be that following weekend and everyone will need to know what time they are scheduled to be there.

If anyone has any questions regarding the draft, please contact Brandon Hartzell.


Equipment Distribution...

5.4.09 - Anyone playing on a contact team will need to attend the equipment distribution day assigned to their team.  Everyone will receive a call the first week of July, after the League Draft to be notified of their team.  Equipment distribution must be attended by all players so that proper equipment may be fit onto the player so we may order any necessary equipment to get everyone into pads as soon as possible.  If you have your own pads and plan on wearing them, please do not get fit for anything that you may not need.  Sizes are limited so we'll need everything we can to fit the expanding contact league.  Distribution times are as follows...

Saturday - July 11th - PYFA Equipment Building

1:00 - 49ers/Packers

2:00 - Eagles/Colts

3:00 - Cowboys/Titans

Sunday - July 12th - PYFA Equipment Building

1:00 - Browns/Patriots

2:00 - Falcons/Jaguars

3:00 - Giants/Cardinals

We understand that everyone wants to make this go as quickly as possible so we ask that only players enter the building and move along quickly to each station.  We don't have a lot of space so we ask that parents please stay outside of the building to wait on the players.

We also ask that you do not plan on getting fit before your team's time.  If you have an emergency situation we will fit you on a case by case basis.  To set something up you must email us to schedule a date/time by contacting equipment manager Jesse Swafford via email at swaffordjesse@gmail.com.


2009 Battered Helmet Tournament...

Piqua and Sidney have agreed to hold a tournament on October 10th at Pitsenbarger Park in Piqua.  Details are still being discussed/worked out with both sides.  Stay tuned to PiquaYouthFootball.com for the latest updates regarding the tournament.

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2009 Registration Information...

The 2009 PYFA Registration dates have passed but it's not too late to signup for the 2009 season.  However, a $20 late registration must now be added to anyone who signs up between May 3rd and July 4th.

Saturday, April 18

Miami Valley Centre Mall (In Front of Sears)

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, April 25

PYFA Equipment Building at Pitsenbarger Park

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 2

Miami Valley Centre Mall (In Front of Sears)

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Parents - Please make every possible attempt to bring your child to signups so we can get a weight and to try on some equipment so that we can make equipment distribution as smooth as possible when the time comes.

There will be a late signup fee for anyone who signs up after May 2nd.

2009 Registration Fees are as follows...

1st & 2nd Grade Flag League - $40

3rd & 4th Grade Contact League - $60

5th & 6th Grade Contact League - $60

4th 5th & 6th Grade Cheerleading - $60

Piqua Indians


Kings Island Raffle Winner Announced...

5.26.09 - The Piqua Youth Football Association would like to thank everyone who participated in the Kings Island raffle drawing and Legends Sports Photography for donating the tickets.  Congratulations to Amy Fashner for winning the raffle drawing!


2009 Fundraiser Announced...

The Piqua Pizza Supply Company has been selected for the 2009 PYFA Fundraiser.

The fundraiser will begin on Monday, August 3rd and all orders and money must be turned in on Saturday, August 22nd.

The order will be placed on Monday, August 24th so if you turn your order in after August 22nd, your order will be late.  There will be a one time pickup date set (stay tuned for finalized date) for product distribution at Pitsenbarger Park.  Anyone who fails to pick up their order will become responsible for picking up their order from The Piqua Pizza Supply Company, not thru the PYFA.

Stay tuned to the website for more information regarding the fundraiser.


Coach Wanted

Coaches/Volunteers Needed...

11.9.08 - The PYFA is expanding and with that expansion comes the need for more coaches/volunteers.  The 2009 season is closer than it appears so don't miss out on your chance to help mold the Piqua High School stars of tomorrow by becoming a coach in the PYFA today. 

We currently have the following positions available for the 2009 season...

2nd Vice President

1st and 2nd Grade Flag Football Coaches

3rd and 4th Grade Contact Football Coaches

Cheerleading Coaches

Special Events Coordinator

Concession Stand Volunteers

Announcers

Scoreboard Operators

Chain Gang Members


PYFA Monthly Meeting...

The next PYFA Monthly Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 6:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus in Piqua.  If you have any ideas or concerns, please attend the meeting and let us know.  You can also email any topics for discussion to swaffordjesse@gmail.com

The meeting is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend and get involved with the development of the league.  If you would like your item placed on the agenda, please email it to us.


League Changes...

The 2009 season is the dawn of a new era in the Piqua Youth Football Association.  Beginning this season, we will offer 3rd & 4th Grade Contact as well as 5th & 6th Grade Contact.  1st & 2nd Graders will play in a Flag League.

The Flag League will consist of 6 sponsored teams and will focus on the fundamentals of the game.  If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Tom Mason for more information.

The 3rd & 4th Grade/5th & 6th Grade Contact Leagues will consist of an "A" (5th & 6th Grade) and "B" (3rd & 4th Grade) squads.  Team pairings are as follows...

Falcons/Jaguars

Giants/Cardinals

Browns/Patriots

Eagles/Colts

49ers/Packers

Cowboys/Titans

The "B" team will evolve into the "A" team in the coming seasons so that players learn the same fundamentals during the 4 year contact league span.  Teams will be allowed to condition and walk through plays together but no hitting drills will be permitted between the two teams.  A 15 man "A" roster must be submitted prior to the first game of the season.  A 4th Grader will be allowed to play on the "A" squad with the parents permission.  If you have questions regarding the league changes, please email them to swaffordjesse@gmail.com.

The divisional breakdowns will continue for the 2009 season...

5th & 6th Grade Contact League

           Red
          Blue
Falcons
Eagles
Giants
49ers
Browns
Cowboys

 

3rd & 4th Grade Contact League

           Red            Blue
Jaguars
Colts
Cardinals
Packers
Patriots
Titans

Each team will play the other two teams in their division twice in the regular season while they will play teams from the opposing division once in the regular season.

Each division winner will receive a bye in the first round of the playoffs.  The #2 seed in each division will play the #3 seed from the opposing division.


Weight Limitations...

Article VII - Section 1 (PYFA By-Laws)...

Effective with the playing season of 2007, NO PLAYER (5th & 6th Grade Contact) WEIGHING MORE THAN 118 LBS. with game pants, including pant pads, and cleats will be permitted to advance the ball or be in the offensive backfield.

Time of weigh-in is 12:00 PM every Sunday and 45 minutes (5:45) prior to Monday night games.  If weigh-in is missed, the player forfeits his chance to run that week.

Players will only have one weigh-in per week with no exceptions to the times listed above.  Players that qualify to weigh-in will be determined by head coach and president.

A 3rd & 4th Grade weight limit is still being discussed and will be announced here when a final verdict is agreed upon.


Sponsorship Information...

PYFA would like to thank the sponsors who help keep the league as one of the finest in the area.

If anyone would like to become a PYFA sponsor you can contact us via email at swaffordjesse@gmail.com, via P.O. Box #815 (Piqua, Ohio 45356), or by calling PYFA president Brandon Hartzell at 773-3695.

You may also make a donation to the league via PayPal by clicking on the Make a Donation button.


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2009 PIQUA YOUTH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

5th & 6th Grade Contact

Red Division: Falcons, Browns, Giants

Blue Division: 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles

Field 1 (Closest to Tennis Courts)

Sunday - 9.6.09...

1:00 PM - Colts vs. Jaguars

2:30 PM - Eagles vs. Falcons

4:00 PM - Packers vs. Titans

Monday - 9.7.09...

6:30 PM - 49ers vs. Cowboys

Sunday - September 13, 2009

1:00 PM - Jaguars vs. Packers

2:30 PM - Falcons vs. 49ers

4:00 PM - Colts vs. Cardinals

Monday - September 14, 2009

6:30 PM - Eagles vs. Giants

Sunday - September 20, 2009

1:00 PM - Cardinals vs. Titans

2:30 PM - Giants vs. Cowboys

4:00 PM - Jaguars vs. Patriots

Monday - September 21, 2009

6:30 PM - Falcons vs. Browns

Sunday - September 27, 2009

1:00 PM - Patriots vs. Packers

2:30 PM - Browns vs. 49ers

4:00 PM - Jaguars vs. Colts

Monday - September 28, 2009

6:30 PM - Cowboys vs. Eagles

Sunday - October 4, 2009

1:00 PM - Titans vs. Jaguars

2:30 PM - Cowboys vs. Falcons

4:00 PM - Patriots vs. Cardinals

Monday - October 5, 2009

6:30 PM - Browns vs. Giants

Sunday - October 11, 2009

1:00 PM - Colts vs. Patriots

2:30 PM - Eagles vs. Browns

4:00 PM - Packers vs. Titans

Monday - October 12, 2009

6:30 PM - 49ers vs. Cowboys

Sunday - October 18, 2009

1:00 PM - Cardinals vs. Packers

2:30 PM - Giants vs. 49ers

4:00 PM - Jaguars vs. Patriots

Playoffs - To Be Determined

Sunday - 10.26.09...

Championship Sunday

5th & 6th Grade Contact

1:00 PM - 5th Place Game

2:30 PM - 3rd Place Game

4:00 PM - Championship

3rd & 4th Grade Contact
Red Division: Jaguars, Cardinals, Patriots

Blue Division: Packers, Titans, Colts

Field 2 (Away from Tennis Courts)

Sunday - September 6, 2009

1:00 PM - Cardinals vs. Patriots

2:30 PM - Giants vs. Browns

Sunday - September 13, 2009

1:00 PM - Patriots vs. Titans

2:30 PM - Browns vs. Cowboys

Sunday - September 20, 2009

1:00 PM - Packers vs. Colts

2:30 PM - 49ers vs. Eagles

Sunday - September 27, 2009

1:00 PM - Jaguars vs. Cardinals

2:30 PM - Falcons vs. Giants

Sunday - October 4, 2009

1:00 PM - Packers vs. Colts

2:30 PM - 49ers vs. Eagles

Sunday - October 11, 2009

1:00 PM - Cardinals vs. Jaguars

2:30 PM - Giants vs. Falcons

Sunday - October 18, 2009

1:00 PM - Titans vs. Colts

2:30 PM - Cowboys vs. Eagles

4:00 PM - Falcons vs. Browns

Playoffs - To Be Determined

Sunday - 10.26.09...

Championship Sunday

3rd & 4th Grade Contact

1:00 PM - 5th Place Game

2:30 PM - 3rd Place Game

4:00 PM - Championship

2009 PYFA LEAGUE OFFICERS

Brandon Hartzell - President
Phone: 773-3695

E-mail: bhartzell@woh.rr.com

Tom Mason Jr. - 1st Vice President
Phone: 615-0456

E-mail: mason_boys@yahoo.com

2nd Vice President

Open - If anyone is interested in this position, please email us at swaffordjesse@gmail.com or attend a league meeting for more information.

Bryan Walling - Registrar/Treasurer
Phone: 778-8372

E-mail: bjw4family@yahoo.com

Special Events Coordinator/Public Relations

Open - If anyone is interested in this position, please email us at swaffordjesse@gmail.com or attend a league meeting for more information.

Jason Potter - Field Manager
Phone: 418-1718

E-mail: potter1375@sbcglobal.net

Jesse Swafford - Equipment Manager/Webmaster
Phone: 845-1429
E-mail:
swaffordjesse@gmail.com

Brandi Hartzell - League Secretary
Phone: 773-3695
E-mail:
bhartzell@woh.rr.com

Angie Smith - Cheerleading Coordinator
Phone: 606-0042

E-mail: angiecoxsmith@hotmail.com

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