FOOTBALL AND CHEER FINAL REGISTRATION!

**Monday, April 16th - rosters spots are NOT guaranteed after this date! When rosters are at 22-24, we start a wait list to see if we can register enough for a second team in an age group.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Frank P Long Cafeteria

$150 Football and $125 Cheer

Directions to Frank P Long; on Station Road, make a right (if coming from south) or a left (if coming from north) and light at Brookhaven Ave.  Go down past stop sign, school is on your left.  We are located at the far side of the building, in the cafeteria lobby.  Park in front parking circle.

Call 475-2952 for more information.

Our annual event was a great success!  The event was dedicated to the late Coach Paul Silverman, who passed on in December.  Coach Paul was awarded the BYF President's Award, posthumously, for exceptional dedication and commitment to BYF.

Carlos Maldonado was awarded the Coach Cipp Award, for pride, spirit and heart despite adversity.

Held at Bellport Middle School for the first time in 4 years- we have been holding it at Villa Lombardi- many folks commented that it was comfortable, welcoming and fun!

We will post team photos and get you the complete story next week, so come back and visit again.

Bellport Youth Football is extremely grateful to the Patchogue Kiwanis for their recent donation of $5000.00 to our league!!!

Fundraising Committee Chairperson Chris Picini (Coach- 8s) advocated on our behalf to obtain this huge grant, which will go a long way to help us maintain our league.  Expenses are going up constantly, while revenue is down (and scholarships- kids playing for free or reduced rates- are in demand).  Please see Chris if you would like to help out onthis committee or have a "lead" for other grants.

Again, it is the commitment to community that make the Kiwanis such a wonderful organization, as we are proud to be considered for a grant by this group.

Go to Bellport Youth Football and Cheer on Facebook! We will post much up to the minute news and info on this page. 

Do not post photos yet that have other folk's children in them, until we have all BYF families sign a photo waiver to do so.  You can post your own photos with your own children, however.

ARE THERE OTHER COSTS after the registration fee?

Yes- your child will need practice pants (any color), a 7 piece pad set for the pants, and cleats (football or soccer- NOT baseball).  Shop well and these items should cost about $50, and will be used for the whole season (and maybe next season- especially the pads set). Any other equipment (speciality pads, under-armor, etc.) is optional and not required by league.

You must also purchase a nameplate for the jersey- cost $8 and will be kept for as long as your child plays with BYF.

Some teams collect money for pizza parties and other events, usually about $20 in the beginning of the season.

We sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, etc and can be purchased if you wish, again optional.

You may also purchase a league jacket, but that is also optional ($60).

There are also team photos, which cost between $10 and $40 depending on which package you choose.  Many people get the football photos instead of the school photos, so you can save there!

DO I HAVE TO DO THE FUNDRAISER?

The answer is both yes and no.  No, because we do not have the right to MAKE you do it.  But YES, because this is the only way we can keep having a youth league and keep registration affordable for all.  Without a fundraiser, we would need to charge close to $250 for registration. 

The fundraiser is a football raffle ticket that is easy to sell, requires no delivery of product, and very popular with purchasers (especially winners!)  If you have religious or personal reasons why you cannot do this fundraiser, please see Jacqui for another option.

WHEN DOES THE SEASON BEGIN?

It begins during the summer, second week of July, with 2-3 day weekly practices.  We practice at night, 6 to 8 p.m. when it is cooler and our coaches are done with work! For the most part, we do not do weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) so families can go enjoy themselves.  It continues throughout the summer, and into the fall.  Practices continue during school, one night during week and Friday.  Games begin 2nd weekend in September, and continue on Sundays for 8 to 10 weeks.  Season ends in mid November.

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO ATTEND PRACTICES TO PLAY?

Don't even THINK about signing up for football if you cannot commit to most of the practices. There is alot to learn, and more fun if the child knows what they are doing! Also, a child that does not practice does not BOND with the team, is a danger to himself and others when he does not know plays and assignments, and it is not fair to children- and parents- who attend practice regularly.

WHAT IS A TRAVEL LEAGUE?

Bellport Youth Football is a Travel League, which means we play about 10 games (sometimes 8 sometimes 11) and half are at HOME (Martha Avenue Park in North Bellport) and half are AWAY at our competitor's fields.  Most of the games will be in and around Brookhaven Town, some in Islip Town, and a few out east, in the Hamptons and Riverhead area. The teams we play are also all Travel teams.

Parents will need to drive to away games, and if unable to attend, can hook up with another family or the coaches who will be happy to bring your child (and you).

 WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION FEE?

All practices, all games, special scrimmages and inter-league events.  Also, your child will receive a uniform (pants and game jersey), helmet and shoulder pads.  For cheerleaders, all games and practices, as well as uniform (vest and skirt).  You must purchase "personal itmes" such as cleats, sneakers, undergarments (lollipops for cheer and practice pants/pads for boys).