North American Youth Football Championships: Tournament News

Tuesday, December 27
HUSBAND, FATHER, COACH, MENTOR, AND FRIEND

On behalf of the North American Youth Football Championships family, it is with our deepest regret to announce the passing of Ronald E. McDaniel, Sr. President, NAYFC. Ronald is survived by his wonderful wife Vernadine McDaniel, his three children Ronald McDaniel, Jr., Adrian McDaniel, Almeda McDaniel (in-law) and Airy McDaniel, and three grandchildren Elijah McDaniel, Jordan McDaniel, and Kamden Keaton. Funeral arrangements are yet to be determined and we ask all coaches to continue to check the website for details or the obituary section of www.charlotteobserver.com.

Contact Information: (980)253-7767

7226 Rocky Springs Court Charlotte, NC 28262

 

R.I.P

Ronald E. McDaniel, Sr.

10/06/1962 - 12/27/2011

 

 

 



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Wednesday, December 10
Teams With Automatic Entry Into The 2009 Tournament

With the 2008 North American Youth Football Championship (NAYFC) being completed, the field is already being setup for the 2009 North American Youth Football Championship defending Champs.  The NAYFC automatically provides free entry for the Champions of the previous year.  In the 2009 NAYFC, the following Teams have already been provided placement in their respective Age Groups:

Older But Lighter Conference

     8U (OBL - 9)   -   Clarkston Chiefs
     10U (OBL - 11) -   Ballantyne Gators
     12U (OBL - 13) -   Northeast Dolphins

Restricted Conference

     9U (Restricted) -    Clarkston Chiefs
     10U (Restricted) -   Southeast Guilford Sharks
     11U (Restricted) -   Open (No 2008 Champions)
     12U (Restricted) -   Sandhills Patriots

We will be eagerly waiting to see if these Teams will successfully defend their NAYFC Championship against new and returning Teams and newcomers in 2009.



Teams With Automatic Entry Into The 2011 Tournament

With the 2010 North American Youth Football Championship (NAYFC) being completed, the field is already being setup for the 2011 North American Youth Football Championship defending Champs.  The NAYFC automatically provides free entry for the Champions of the previous year.  In the 2011 NAYFC, the following Teams have already been provided placement in their respective Age Groups:

Older But Lighter Conference

     8U (OBL - 9)   -   Ballantyne Gators
     10U (OBL - 11) -   Ballantyne Gators
     10U (OBL - 11) -   Spotsylvania Cougars
     11U (OBL - 12) -   New Birth Steelers
     12U (OBL - 13) -   West New York Bills
     13U (OBL - 14) -   Warterford Corsairs

Restricted Conference

     9U (Restricted) -    Mallard Creek Hokies
     9U (Restricted) -    New Birth Steelers
     10U (Restricted) -   Palmetto Chargers
     11U (Restricted) -   Iredell County Warriors
     12U (Restricted) -   Easley Elite
     13U (Restricted) -   Ashville Cougars

Unlimited Conference

     16U (Unlimited) -    Mint Hill Steelers

We will be eagerly waiting to see if these Teams will successfully defend their NAYFC Championship against new Teams and returning Teams in 2011.



Monday, June 1
2009 NAYFC Hotel Accommodations Completed

Alliance Tour & Travel has been selected by Sigma Sports Network, Inc as our partner to handle all hotel reservations and accommodations.  Sigma Sports Network, Inc REQUIRES ALL participating Teams/Organizations/Parents/Fans needing Lodging to go through Alliance Tour & Travel to book Hotel Rooms for the 2009 North American Youth Football Championships.  Sigma Sports Network, Inc and Alliance Tour & Travel have worked very hard to establish the lowest possible rates with Select Hotels for the 2009 North American Youth Football Championships.

All Select Hotels were selected because they are considered to be "Child Friendly" establishments.  In addition, most Select Hotels provide Teams/Organizations free hot breakfast, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, and workout areas for Parents.

Alliance Tour & Travel is a full service tour operation specializing in group travel to many popular destinations.  Alliance Tour & Travel has handled group travel accommodations for sport teams, cheerleading teams, marching bands, choirs, reunions, church groups, corporate, and class trips.  Sigma Sports Network, Inc and the 2009 North American Youth Football Championships are proud to have Alliance Tour & Travel as our partner.

To review the Select Hotels before contacting Alliance Tour & Travel, click here on "Tournament Housing" or from the menu.



2008 Final Tournament Standings
 

8U (OBL-9)

Champion

Clarkston Chiefs - (MI)

2nd

Ballantyne Gators - (NC)

3rd

Solomons Steelers - (MD)

4th

Niagara Falls Cataracts - (NY)
       
       
 

9U Restricted Overall Champion

  Clarkston Chiefs - (MI)
       
 

9U Restricted American

1st

Clarkston Chiefs - (MI)

2nd

West New York Bills - (NY)

3rd

East Cleveland Chiefs - (OH)
       
 

9U Restricted National

1st

Spotsylvania Wolverines - (VA)

2nd

Dale City Bengals - (VA)

3rd

Rock Hill Panthers - (SC)
       
 

10U Restricted

Champion

Southeast Guilford Sharks - (NC)

2nd

Dale City Ravens - (VA)

3rd

North Charlotte Colts - (NC)

4th

East Cleveland Chiefs - (OH)
       
 

10U (OBL-11)

Champion

Ballantyne Gators - (NC)

2nd

Niagara Falls Cataracts - (NY)

3rd

Dale City Ravens - (VA)
       
 

12U Restricted

Champion

Sandhills Patriots - (NC)

2nd

Northeast Dolphins - (NC)

3rd

East Lincoln Mustangs - (NC)
       
 

12U (OBL-13)

Champion

Northeast Dolphins - (NC)

2nd

Niagara Falls Cataracts - (NY)

3rd

Ballantyne Gators - (NC)


Spotsylvania Cougars (VA) - 7U OBL-8 NAYFC Champions

7U OBL-8 First Place.jpg

Fredericksburg Hurricanes (VA) - 7U OBL-8 NAYFC 2nd Place

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Prince Frederick Eagles (MD) - 7U OBL-8 NAYFC 3rd Place

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Spotsylvania Cougars (VA) - 8U OBL-9 American NAYFC Champions
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

St. Charles Green Bears (MD) - 8U OBL-9 American NAYFC 2nd Place

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Mallard Creek Hokies (NC) - 8U OBL-9 American NAYFC 3rd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

St. Charles Gold Bears (MD) - 8U OBL-9 National NAYFC Champions

8U OBL-9 National First Place.jpg

Ballantyne Gators (NC) - 8U OBL-9 National NAYFC 2nd Place

8U OBL-9 National Second Place.jpg

Southwest Edgecombe Cougar Cubs (NC) - 8U OBL-9 National NAYFC 3rd Place

8U OBL-9 National Third Place.jpg

Mint Hill Grambling Tigers (NC) - 9U OBL-10 American NAYFC Champions

9U OBL-10 American First Place.jpg

Prince Frederick Eagles (MD) - 9U OBL-10 American NAYFC 2nd Place

9U OBL-10 American Second Place.jpg

Sandhills Patriots (NC) - 9U OBL-10 American NAYFC 3rd Place

9U OBL-10 National Third Place.jpg

New Birth Steelers (NC) - 9U OBL-10 National NAYFC Champions

9U OBL-10 National First Place.jpg

Southside Steelers (VA) - 9U OBL-10 National NAYFC 2nd Place

9U OBL-10 National Second Place.jpg

Dale City Cardinals (VA) - 9U OBL-10 National NAYFC 3rd Place

9U OBL-10 National Third Place.jpg

Southside Steelers (VA) - 10U Restricted NAYFC Champions

10U Restricted First Place.jpg

East Lincoln Mustangs (NC) - 10U Restricted NAYFC 2nd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Mallard Creek Hokies (NC) - 10U Restricted NAYFC 3rd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Ballantyne Gators (NC) - 10U OBL-11 American NAYFC Champions

10U OBL-11 American First Place.jpg

Spotsylvania Cougars (VA) - 10U OBL-11 American NAYFC 2nd Place

10U OBL-11 American Second Place.jpg

St. Charles Green Bears (MD) - 10U OBL-11 American NAYFC 3rd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

St. Charles Gold Bears (MD) - 10U OBL-11 National NAYFC Champions

10U OBL-11 National First Place.jpg

Providence Volunteers (NC) - 10U OBL-11 National NAYFC 2nd Place

10U OBL-11 National Second Place.jpg

Sandhills Patriots (NC) - 11U Restricted NAYFC Champions
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Spotsylvania Cougars (VA) - 11U OBL-12 NAYFC Champions

11U OBL-12 First Place.jpg

Charles County Spartans (MD) - 11U OBL-12 NAYFC 2nd Place

11U OBL-12 Second Place.jpg

New Birth Steelers (NC) - 11U OBL-12 NAYFC 3rd Place

11U OBL-12 Third Place.jpg

Solomons Steelers (MD) - 11U OBL-12 NAYFC 4th Place

11U OBL-12 Fourth Place.jpg

Cumberland Ravens (NC) - 12U Restricted NAYFC Champions

12U Restricted First Place.jpg

Palemetto Chargers (SC) - 12U Restricted NAYFC 2nd Place

12U Restricted Second Place.jpg

Iredell County Warriors (NC) - 12U Restricted NAYFC 3rd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Chillicothe Future Cavs (OH) - 12U Restricted NAYFC 4th Place

12U Restricted Fourth Place.jpg

Cumberland Bears (NC) - 12U Restricted NAYFC 5th Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Ballantyne Gators (NC) - 12U OBL-13 NAYFC Champions

12U OBL-13 First Place.jpg

St. Charles Bears (MD) - 12U OBL-13 NAYFC 2nd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Southwest Randolph Cougars (NC) - 12U OBL-13 NAYFC 3rd Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

East Mecklenburg Tarheels (NC) - 13U OBL-14 NAYFC Champions

13U OBL-14 First Place.jpg

Sandhills Patriots (NC) - 13U OBL-14 NAYFC 2nd Place

13U OBL-14 Second Place.jpg

Troy Cowboys (MI) - 13U OBL-14 NAYFC 3rd Place

13U OBL-14 Third Place.jpg

Mint Hill Steelers (NC) - 13U OBL-14 NAYFC 4th Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Sandhills Patriots (NC) - 14U Restricted NAYFC Champions

14U Restricted First Place.jpg

Essex Ravens (ON) - 14U Restricted NAYFC 2nd Place

14U Restricted Second Place.jpg

Cumberland Ravens (NC) - 14U Restricted NAYFC 3rd Place

14U Restricted Third Place.jpg

St. Charles Bears (MD) - 14U Restricted NAYFC 4th Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.

Essex Ravens (ON) - 16U Unlimited NAYFC Champions

16U Unlimited First Place.jpg

Lake Norman Vikings (NC) - 16U Unlimited NAYFC 2nd Place

16U Unlimited Second Place.jpg

Lenior County Tigers (NC) - 16U Unlimited NAYFC 3rd Place

16U Unlimited Third Place.jpg

West Virginia Wildcats (WV) - 16U Unlimited NAYFC 4th Place
Photo Not Taken Due To Early Departure.