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Tri-City Falcons

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Tri-City Falcons offer a Competitive Football and Cheerleading program for both girls and boys ranging from ages 6-14. Cheerleaders ages 6-7 will cheer for the Flag Flag division). Flag FB players are also ages 6-7. Ages 8-14 are considered Tackle division for both Football and Cheer. All cheerleaders practice on the same days as football players, but practice separately with their cheer squads/division.

Our practices start on July 27th @ Harbor City Park from 6pm-8pm Monday thru Friday. Flag divisions practice only 3 nights a week for only 2 hours (days of the week to practice will be determined by the teams Head Coach). Our actual playing season begins September 6th (Opening Day) and ends for Flag & Mitey Mite Division (ages 6-9)early November. For Tackle Players (divisions JPW thru Midget) the season ends mid November (if FB teams qualify for play-off games).

Cheerleaders may compete until PCC, all other competitions need prior approval. Cheerleaders practice for Saturday game days for football players support, and also practice a competitive routine for the yearly PCC Cheer Competition that falls on November @ the CSULB Pyramid. The girls compete against 14 local cities in an arena of about 3000 spectators. It's alot of fun for the girls! They will receive gifts/medals/etc. and if they place, a Team Trophy at Competition for their hard-work. Football players compete throughout the season and are broken-down by division champs, runner-up's and wild cards. If our divisions make the first round then they proceed to Quarter-Finals and possibly proceed to Semi-Finals and finally Championship Finals (depending on game outcomes). Bowl Games are "Rarely" granted. This years National Championship Games will be hosted in Buena Park Ca. Schedules will be available by Mid-August through the Conference (PCC). Your patience is appreciated.

Please plan on keeping ALL your Saturday's available from 9/12/2009 through 12/12/2009. PARENTAL SUPPORT is "KEY." Let your League Directors/Head Coaches/Team Administrators KNOW that you want to be a part of the "BIG PICTURE" and help-out! Your help will be appreciated, and your children will experience a GREAT SEASON!

If you have any questions please email us.



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Friday, June 30
How to prepare your child for the first day of practice :
Football:
1. Black comfortable shorts (no jeans)
2. Practice Schimmel (provided by league)
3. Black Molded Football Cleats (no screw-on's)
4. Cup and Supporter
5. Water or Sports drink (no sodas)
6. No Jewelry (earings/necklaces/rings)

Cheer:
1. Black comfortable shorts or sweatpants (no jeans)
2. Practice T-Shirt(provided by league)
3. Sneakers (no sandals,dress shoes, or slippers)
4. Hair Pulled up and away from face.
5. No Jewelry (earings/necklaces/rings etc.)
6. Water or Sports drink.

Tuesday, June 20
Ready for some Falcon Football ?


All the Forms you need to REGISTER your son/daughter.
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Click Here! to get to the required forms to completely enroll your child to the TRI-CITY FALCONS YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER PROGRAM.

Currently the Tri-City Falcons, are having REGISTRATIONSONLINE & ON SATURDAY'S @ HARBOR CITY PARK 10AM-2PM - All forms are downloadable.

More cost information see the SIGN-UP link on your left.

See what division your son/daughter fall under....

AGE AND WEIGHT PER DIVISION CHART


DIVISION

AGE

MAX. STRIPPED WEIGHT

Flag Division

6 - 7

100 lbs. MAX

Mitey Mites

8 - 9

95 lbs

Jr. Pee Wee

8 - 9 - 10

105 lbs

Pee Wee

9 - 10- 11

120 lbs

Jr. Midget

10 - 11 - 12

135 lbs

Midget

11 - 12 - 13 - 14

160 lbs


(Sorry, No 9th Graders & No 5yr olds)

NOTE:

Cheerleaders will be assigned accordingly at the lowest age/division possible.

volunteer
Monday, February 27
Be a part of the TRI-CITY TEAM - Volunteer your time
Volunteer Positions

Our program needs volunteers for the following TCF positions:



Commissioners-needed for all of our home games. They oversee all team weigh-ins and enforce all TCF & PCC rules/regulations at our home field. We will train in all aspects of this role.





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Team Positions

Each team should have the following volunteer positions filled:



Coaches/Scouts If you would like to help coach or scout opposing teams, please contact the Head Coach and he will let you know how you can best help the team, or email us



General Manager Paperwork assistant to the head coach to handle all paperwork duties and ensure that all players are properly certified, coordinates with the City League Player's Agent.



Team Mom Handles all team events and is the liaison between the coaches/GM and the parents. Coordinate the Team parents for each "team's day" to help in the snack bar.



Snack Bar All parents are required to help out on the team's snack bar day. Your Team Mom will notify you of your day to work the snack bar.



Player Administrators (P.A.s) Administer the mandatoy play rule. We will train on all aspects of this job. It's a lot of fun since you will be on the sidelines watching all the action. Two P.A.s are required at each game. A total of 6 or more is recommended.



Chain Crews Holding the first down markers on the sidelines at home games - 3 people (minimum age of 16) are needed.



Videographer Game tapes are an important learning tool. Films from the stands, no field access during games.



Team Photographer 1 person per team -Digital Camera, field access only with a PCC badge. Coordinate with your League Player Agent & Team General Manager.


FB_family
Friday, May 19
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR CHILD'S COACH
TALKING TO COACHES

The amount of playing time a child receives is often the number one source of tension and conflict between volunteer coaches and parents.

How you -- THE PARENT -- handle the situation will have a significant impact on your level of enjoyment throughout the season, as well as your child's.

The following are some tips to keep in mind before speaking with your child's coach:


Timing is everything - Don't confront the coach unexpectedly in the parking lot after a game. These kind of surprise attacks aren't fair to the coach and generally don't go smoothly anyway. Call the coach ahead of time and arrange to speak with him or her before or after an upcoming practice. Ask what would be the most convenient time to get together and go from there.


Be prepared to listen - If you're not willing to listen to what the coach has to say, then how can you realistically expect the coach to listen to you? If you focus on putting more effort into listening to what the coach is saying rather than trying to get your point across, the coach is going to be a lot more likely to work with you rather than against you.


Don't unload - Parents are often guilty of bombarding coaches with accusations, complaints and other negative comments. No matter how frustrated or upset you are, resist the urge to unload on the coach because it will accomplish absolutely nothing.


Civility Rules - You can quickly defuse what oftentimes is a tense situation between coaches and parents when it comes to the issue of playing time by being calm and friendly. Setting a civil tone right from the start is a critical building block for a productive discussion.


Solutions - Accept the fact that there are many ways to solve a problem. Come up with as many options as you can that combine the coach's interests and your own.


Be realistic - Don't approach the meeting with the belief that your child is being deprived of an athletic scholarship or a pro career because they aren't getting to play a certain position. Face the fact that your son is not going to be the next Michael Vick. If you take the attitude that your son is destined for stardom it will only cripple the discussion. Football not only builds character, but it reveals it too.


Know what you're talking about - If you signed your child up for a league that doesn't have a stated policy on playing time, and the coach believes your child isn't as talented as a lot of the other kids, then you're fighting an uphill battle on this one. Always make sure at registration that equal playing time is a clearly stated goal of the program before you and your child get stuck in a program that is going to be demoralizing for the both of you.


What would you do? - Prior to setting up a meeting with the coach, put yourself in his or her shoes. Carefully observe practice sessions and games and ask yourself if you could do a better job delegating playing time. If not, then you may be overreacting. If so, you've probably got a pretty good case and should explain your observations and suggestions to the coach.


Say Thank You - Thank the coach for taking the time to speak with you regarding your child. Coaches are typically parents themselves with their own son or daughter on the team. They understand that you want the best for your child, just as they do for theirs. Acknowledge their positive attributes, since many coaches only hear from parents when they're doing something wrong.



Regardless of the situation, using the techniques described above will improve your chances of having a productive discussion with your child's coach. It's certainly common for differences of opinion to arise from time to time during any youth sports season, but how YOU go about resolving them in a manner that is beneficial for everyone involved is critical.


Friday, May 19
**ALL PARENTS READ - The great Benefits of Youth Sports**
THE BENEFIT OF SPORTS
While it's true that statistics aren't everything, a recent study found a correlation between sports and long-term productivity among teenagers.

A study conducted by Hardiness Research of Wyoming found that by a 2:1 ratio for boys and a 3:1 ratio for girls, those who participate in sports perform better in school, do not drop out, and have a better chance to get through college.
A survey done by the Women's Sports Foundation found that girls who participate in sports are 80 percent less likely to have unwanted pregnancies and 92 percent less likely to get involved with drugs than those who don't participate in sports.

Research has shown that students who participate in interscholastic sports are less likely to be regular and heavy smokers. Students who play at least one sport are 40 percent less likely to be regular smokers and 50 percent less likely to be heavy smokers. Regular and heavy smoking decreases substantially with an increase in the number of sports played. (Escobedo LG, Journal of the American Medical Association, 1993.)

These lower smoking rates for student athletes may be related to a number of factors: Greater self-confidence gained from sports participation; additional counseling from coaching staff about smoking; reduced peer influences about smoking; perceptions about reduced sports performance because of smoking; and greater awareness about the health consequences of smoking. (Escobedo, 1993)

Numerous studies also indicate that sports participation for girls directly correlates to the development of positive attributes. Girls who play sports have higher levels of self-esteem and lower levels of depression than girls who do not play sports; girls who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well being than girls and women who do not play sports; and girls who play sports learn about teamwork, goal-setting, the experience of success, the pursuit of excellence in performance, how to deal with failures, and other positive behaviors - all of which are important skills for the workplace and life. (Edwards P, 1995) In fact, 80 percent of women identified as key leaders in Fortune 500 companies participated in sports during their childhood. (Linda Bunker, University of Virginia, 1988)

Children who participate in organized sports and have enjoyable experiences that pave the way for active lifestyles are less likely to battle overweight problems as adults. Currently, one out of every five children in the U.S. is overweight, and excess weight in childhood and adolescence has been found to predict being overweight as an adult (American Obesity Association Fact Sheet, 1999). Also, only about one-third of elementary school students have any type of daily physical education (Ross and Pate, 1987, KidSource.com).

This article was reprinted with permission by the National Alliance For Youth Sports. More information can be obtained through their educational on-line program, which is available at http://www.nays.org/.

Your participation and membership helps support youth sport parent education nationwide, which further benefits our mission to keep youth sports safe and fun for children.


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Wednesday, June 28
TRI-CITY FALCONS YOUTH FOOTBALL "PARENT PLEDGE"
I pledge to get my child to practice and games on time. I understand that it can be embarrassing for my child to be late and that I may be putting him/her at risk by not providing adequate time for warm up. I will be on time to pick up my child from all games and practices. This shows respect for the coach, and it tells my child that he or she is my top priority.

I pledge to use positive encouragement to fill my child's "emotional tank" because athletes do their best when their "emotional tank" is full. I understand that fewer than 1% of youth sports participants receive college scholarships and that the top three reasons kids play sports are: a] to have fun, b] to make new friends, and c] to learn new skills. I understand that the game is for the players, and I will keep sports in the proper perspective.

I pledge to reinforce the ELM Tree of Mastery with my child (E-for Effort, L-for Learning and M-for bouncing back from Mistakes). Winners are people who make maximum effort, continue to learn and improve, and do not let mistakes, or fear of making mistakes, stop them. I understand that mistakes are an inevitable part of any game and that people learn from their mistakes. I understand that children are born with different abilities and that the true measure is not how my child compares to others but how he/she is doing in comparison to his/her best self.

I pledge to "Honor the Game." I understand the importance of setting a good example for my child. No matter what others may do, I will show respect for all involved in the game including coaches, players, opponents, opposing fans, and officials. I understand that officials make mistakes. If the official makes a "bad" call against my team, I will Honor the Game and be silent!

I pledge to refrain from yelling out instructions to my child. I understand that this is the coach's job. I understand that games are chaotic times for children trying to deal with fast-paced action and respond to opponents, teammates and coaches. I will limit my comments during the game to encouraging my child and other players for both teams.

I pledge to refrain from making negative comments about my child's coach in my child's presence. I understand that this plants a negative seed in my child's head that can negatively influence my child's motivation and overall experience.

I will honor the TRI-CITY FALCONS PARENT PLEDGE in my words and actions.



Wednesday, June 28
SEVEN RULES TO LIVE BY
1. Don't try to live your life through your child. You had your chance to be young. Let your youngster do his/her thing. Don't force football or any sport down his/her throat.

2. Don't be negative with your child. It rubs off. If you complain about why your child isn't in the starting lineup, he/she will do the same. BE POSITIVE, motivate and encourage your child.

3. Don't be unrealistic. The good Lord gave all of us certain abilities. Accept your child as they are. We would all like to be big, tall, handsome, intelligent, and strong, but it doesn't happen that way. Accept what the Lord blessed you with and go on with your life. Make the best of it.   It's the same in football---someone may be bigger, faster, tougher, or smaller. Know your child’s limitations and encourage them to make the best of it. Accept their role on the team.

4. Don't know the coaching staff. How can you expect your child to perform to his fullest if all he/she hears from you about the coach is negative? The coach represents authority. You will give your youngster the wrong message if you ridicule the coach or his teachers. Support the coach's rules, philosophies, playbook and so on.

5. Don't be a know-it-all. Coaches work with youngsters 12 months of the year, through all sports seasons. They spend many hours with these youngsters in situations that their parents may never see. In some cases, coaches know more about the player then the parents do. Don't exert pressure on your child by telling him/her things he/she shouldn't have to hear. Be a good role model. Let the coach’s coach.

6. Don't baby your child. Sever the umbilical cord. It's a tough world out there. Let him/her begin preparing for it by not babying him/her. Let the coaches push your child. Let the coaches make him/her tougher mentally by challenging them. A youngster can learn mental toughness regardless of whether he/she plays.

7. Don't be selfish. Don't use football for the wrong reasons. Don't push your child to play for a scholarship. Doing so pressures them unduly. If he/she is good enough, he/she will earn a scholarship. Let them play because they love the game


Football 101 - TERMINOLOGY
Some basic football terminology will help those new to football, get up to speed on the rules of the game


 
 
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