AYFL CONTACT INFORMATION:

General Questions Please Contact Us @ 425-791-6992

Washington State Coaches Please Contact Us @ 425-971-4961

National Inquiries Outside Of  Washington State Please Contact Us @ 425-971-4302

ayfl09@gmail.com 

2009

Welcome To The Arena Youth Football League Web-Site!

The AYFL is a Non-Profit Select Indoor Football League that began in 2006. The AYFL started as an idea to allow youth players in our area an opportunity to play select indoor football after the regular football season had ended .  The AYFL follows the same rules as the Arena Football League with slight variations geared towards our youth. With several dedicated coaches, players, and parents, this dream quickly became reality. 

In 2006 coaches scrambled to field 4 teams of select players. The season was a success. In 2007 We expanded to 11 teams  forming  junior and senior divisions. In 2008 we continued our growth adding a Midget Division with a total of 20 teams participating. The AYFL is a growing league preparing to enter our fourth season. In 2009 we hope to expand again into four divisions; 89ers, Midget, Junior, and Senior. The opportunity for younger players to become involved helps secure the future of Arena Youth Football. 

The AYFL would like to acknowledge New York, Texas, Ohio, Connecticut, Illinois, and our home state of Washington as leaders in this great sport we have trademarked Arena Youth Football League. The AYFL openly invites other cities around the country to become involved with this great sport of select youth indoor football. It is our dream to see the the AYFL spread across the nation allowing for national championship games to be held.  For more information please contact us. 

THE 2009 SEASON IS HERE! 

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING 2009 TEAM APPLICATIONS! (click on the Handouts Tab)

We are very excited about the 2009 season. We look forward to welcoming new teams, new players, new parents, new coaches and a new 89er Division. Arrangements are being made to start our season earlier than last year to ensure Senior Division participation in the AYFL will not interfere with high school program training camps.

Duane Ranstrom Scholarship Fund:

The Duane Ranstrom Scholarship fund is available to any athlete that would like to apply. Simply submit your request to The AYFL by mailing to The AYFL Scholarship Fund: 2425 Cedar Rd. Lake Stevens, WA 98258. Please include a current copy of your recent grades and an essay written by yourself explaining why you need this scholarship. All essays are to be less then 200 words. Applications will be accepted prior to the March 2 AYFL Board Meeting and will be awarded that night. The AYFL board will vote to select one applicant from all that are submitted to be awarded the Duane Ranstom Scholarship Fund. This player’s team fees will be paid by the AYFL. 

AYFL BOARD APPROVES DATES 

Sign-ups in December. Soon you will start to see flyers and signs posted for 2009 sign-ups. For the most current information, check our website under the teams tab. Select the division you are interested in and click on a teams site for information about that team. Coaches should post their Sign-up and Tryout information on their team site. In addition coaches should have their contact information posted to their team site.

Sign-ups & Tryouts will be held during the month January.

Practice for all teams will begin January 31, 2009

Jamboree will be March 7, 2009 

Season games will run March, April and May.

The Championship games will be held May 16, 2009.

National Tournament will not be held this year due to the current economic climate. We will strive to work with others around the nation to bring back this very exciting event in 2010.

The AYFL completed a very sucsessful 2008 season that included building relationships with several new cities in our area and accross the nation. We wish to thank the Texas Football League (TFL) for hosting the first ever Arena Youth Football League National Tournament. Texas took first place in the Junior division with our Marysville Wolverines taking second and our Lake Stevens Huskies taking third. In the Midget division our Lake Stevens Vikings took First place. Cogratulations to all teams. The AYFL will continue to work toward another National Tournament for 2009.

2009 Divisions:


Senior Division     -     Age 14 - 15      -     Junior Division     -     Age 12 - 13

Midget Division     -   Age 10 - 11   -   89er Division   -   Age 8 -9            
 

GET INVOLVED...CALLING ALL COACHES

 On the local level: 

Each year we have to turn away several players due to lack of coaches. We have players that come from cities that do not have team representation and each year we hear the question “why doesn’t our city have a team?”  

The answer is simple. We need interested and active coaches that are willing to coach teams for their cities in all age divisions. The rule variations for arena are simple and fun. We even hold coaching clinics to make understanding this game simple.  

On a national level: 

The AYFL is helping other cities to start local leagues. We are helping them by providing our bylaws, rule books, forms, etc. We are willing to share our experiences with anyone who has the desire to start a local league. We offer the opportunity to be involved in a league that is spreading across our nation. It is not necessary to re-invent the wheel. The Arena Youth Football League has a goal of seeing national championship games for our youth.  

Please let us know if we can help you. 

Mike C. Barry

President AYFL

425-791-6992

NEW...

AYFL Board Approves... Purchasing 4 certified coaching courses for each team. Head coaches please contact us and we will send you the information necessary for you and your coaches to log on to USA Football and complete your required coaching certifications. 

Reminder for all Coaches…Don't wait until the last minute!!!

All head coaches will need to complete USA Football's  level 1 and level 2 coaching certifications available on-line at www.usafootball.com. All assistant coaches will need to complete level 1 coaching certification. This was voted and approved by the Boad of the AYFL as part of our select league professional development to ensure that all coaches participating are certified football coaches. Head coaches will be required to submit proof of completion with their team applications. Now ... The AYFL will pay for certified coaching certifications...contact us today and get started! 

Congratulations to the 2008 Division Champions

SENIOR DIVISION:

Lake Stevens Vikings

JUNIOR DIVISION:

Marysville Wolverines

MIDGET DIVISION:

Lake Stevens Vikings

Don't just Spectate...Participate...Please Get Involved!

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