NYSCA CERTIFICATION
The NYSCA online certification program allows coaches to access the same training as on-site participants from their home or office PC. The online clinics also offer several features thar are not available through the on-site clinics, including realistic graphics to illustrate lessions, exclusive printable materials, and a 24-hour-a-day access to the program. The fee for a one-year membership through the online clinics is $25.
All head, assistant football coaches, and team parents are required to acquire this certification prior to the Premiere game, scheduled for August 18-19. Once the certification is achieved, please forward your NYSCA Certification Number to your team parent for proper record keeping.
For more information, please go to www.nays.org/nyscaonlineclinics/ and select your option; new or renewal.
BACKGROUND CHECK
All personnel listed on the sideline roster (which includes football coaches, statiticians and team parents... no more than 10 allowed) must pass a criminal background check within this calendar year. This must be completed in advance of the season start date of July 29 (football) or July 9 (cheer).
Go to www.wojfc.com and select the "Sideline Roster Background Checks" link on the lower left hand side of the page. This will launch an application to walk you through the process.
The cost of this check is $20, which will be reimbursed by the EBFC organization. Please keep your emailed receipt to turn in at the beginning of the season for reimbursement.
If you have any questions, please contact EBFC at ebfcfootball@yahoo.com
CONCUSSION EDUCATION
**New Return-To-Play State Law, effective 4/26/2013**
All personnel who coach or referee youth sports (which includes football & cheer coaches, statiticians and team parents) must either successfully complete, every three years, an online training program, provided by the Ohio Department of Health, recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussions and head injuries OR hold a pupil activity permit from the Ohio Department of Education. This must be completed in advance of the season start date of July 29 (football) or July 9 (cheer).
Go to http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000 to initiate this free, mandatory online training.
If you have any questions, please contact EBFC at ebfcfootball@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEER SHIRTS
All selected volunteers, coaches & team parents are offered the opportunity to purchase an EBFC volunteer polo shirt. While this is NOT MANDATORY, it is highly encouraged for all individuals to wear on game days.
The Board is actively pursuing quotes from local vendors to reduce the pricing for these polo shirts in comparison to the 2012 season. More information and ordering information should be available at the registration rally.
