The Howard County vs Montgomery County All-Star Game was held Sunday, December 13th at Good Counsel High School.  Congratulations to the following Patriots players who were selected to participate in this prestigious event:

8-10 Team - Donovan Nicastro, Evan Riss, Ulysse Moses, Jason Chappell, Darian Kassiri and Cory Eudell

9-11 Team - Joe Hall, Sonny Csorba, Connor Maloney, Jabari Thorton, Sam Dingle and Jake Lubbehusen

10-12 Team - Tyler Martin, Carter Flaig, Quinn Western, Josh Mendez and YeJun Song

11-13 Team - Jack Wehr, David Beyer, Bain Schroeder and Michael O'Rourke

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Our Champion 7-9 American team lost their playoff game in their quest for the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP  to a solid Rockville program.  Our boys kept the it close all the way until the end of the game.  Congratulations to the coaches and players on a terrific season.

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Attention Patriots,

Surely you have heard the cliche, "We are only as good as our weakest link".  Well, we want and need your feedback on the Patriot's program - both positive and *gulp* negative.  The 2009 Parent's Survey is now online and ready to be completed.  Now that the season is winding down (but before you get all wrapped up in the next sport!) please take a few minutes to tell us how we can continue to improve.   Or just let us know what you would like to see continued.  As was the case last year, your responses will be anonymous unless you choose to give your contact information.  Follow this link to be redirected to the survey site.  

Click Here to take survey

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Patriots!  Season Three Was Our Most Successful Yet!

Congratulations to our 7-9 American Team -Winner of the 2009 MMYFCL Championship!  They completed the season with a perfect record and are ranked number one in the state.

  

Congratulations also go out to our runner-up 10-12 American Team.  They came up short against the number one ranked and undefeated Damascus team to end the season in second place.  

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Our FIRST ever Cheer Competition was held Sunday, November 15th at Cole Field House at the University of Maryland.  ALL of our cheer teams competed at the event.  The girls brought home three Honorable Mentions and our 6-8 team rocked with a Third Place finish!  Phenomenal showing for a second year program.  The talent on display bodes well for the future of the Patriots program.  If you were there, you had to be impressed... If not, plan to be there next year.  The energy on display is fantastic.

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Enjoy This Special Feature Slideshow of Playoff Action

DON'T FORGET - YOU CAN ORDER ANY OF THESE PRINTS! Double-click the slideshow to log on to SmugMug (and then click on "Your Photos" at the top) to see even more pictures and order any of them online.  The pictures and gift items are very reasonably priced and the quality is excellent.  We've heard from the Patriot families that have ordered prints that they are very satisfied with their purchases. 

You can see additional slideshows on the Cheer Program, the Bull Roast and the Golf Tournament pages.

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PARKING POLICY 

 

FOR COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS:

• If you coach or volunteer, come early to set-up.

FOR ALL PARENTS AND COACHES:

• No matter what, DO NOT park in front of the townhomes beyond the school's parking lot.  We must be more considerate of the homeowners in the neighborhood.  Consider how you would like to be treated if you owned one the homes in that area. 
• Everyone is strongly encouraged to CARPOOL if possible, and drop-off the players/cheerleaders at the field.  From there go do something for yourselves... leave the childcare to us for a couple of hours.   Just don't forget to return at the end of practice at 8pm for pick-up and please don't be late! 
• Please remember that overflow parking is available across Rt. 99 at Patapsco Middle School.  It is only a five minute walk to Hollifield from Patapsco Middle.
• VERY IMPORTANT!  For the Patriots program to maintain its good standing in the community, it is critical that we respect the families in the surrounding neighborhood. Patriots parents and coaches should NOT park in front of any of the townhouses or on the nearby side streets.  At the end of practice, all players should exit through the school's parking lot and no Patriot should be cutting between the townhouses on the way to their car.  Also when dropping off your players do not pull into the parking lot and stop.  It causes a traffic jam and dangerous situation for the Patriots who are still out on the street.  Pull completely into the lot and keep the drive aisles clear.  Remember that the parking closest to the field is reserved for the coaches and volunteers who are manning any of the tables set up at the top of the field.  Please do not park there.
   

Please understand that we could have our practices cancelled by Howard County on nights when there are school events if we create too many problems for the school and/or the neighborhood.  WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

 

Thank you in advance for your anticipated support

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BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERS! 

    

Check out the Merchant Partner page for the great new deals you get just for belonging to the Booster Club.  Please support our sponsors because

they are supporting us!  

  

Not a Booster Club Member yet?  You can join right now by clicking on the "Donate" button below, or stop by one of the Spirit Wear tables to make your donation and receive your official membership card.  Booster Club Members always save 10% on in stock spirit wear items. 

    

    

Note: When you click "Buy Now" you will be redirected to a Paypal ordering site.  If you have a Paypal account, you can log in and use it.  Otherwise, click the "continue" button on the lower left side of the page to use your credit card.  Thanks

Note: If you have trouble with Paypal or you'd rather talk to somebody, you can call 410-313-9262 (ask for John) to place your order.

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 INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE

 

   Please call the Inclement Weather Hotline at 410-313-4451 if you are in doubt about whether practice will be canceled or not.  Note that because storms sometimes come up quickly, it is not always possible to predict a cancellation.  We will update the hotline and try to post all cancellations on this website as soon as we feel we know what the weather is going to do.  Please try to be understanding if we don't always make the correct "call!"  

We will always try to practice if we are able.  Rain won't necessarily stop us (football in the mud is fun!) but thunder and lightning will always postpone us (at least 30 minutes after the last lightning is seen or thunder is heard).

Important:  If a prolonged thunderstorm occurs after practice has started, you may need to pick-up your son or daughter from practice early.  Please keep your eye on the weather.

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FOOTBALL NEWS

  

  

First Priority:   FAMILY & SCHOOL 

Second Priority:  FOOTBALL & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Patriots football players are STUDENT-ATHLETES and are expected to maintain

good grades and good behavior while participating in the program.  Parents are

encouraged to discuss problems at school with your coaches so that appropriate decisions can be made about football participation.

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PATRIOTS CODE OF CONDUCT: 

 

Please remember to obey the rules set out in the Code of Conduct Agreements that everyone signed.  Failure to follow those rules could result in your being suspended from the league and banned from participation in the Mid Maryland Youth Football and Cheer League.  Always remember - This is youth sports.  Set a good example. 

 

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CHEER NEWS

  

The cheer competion will be held November 15th at Cole Field House.  We expect a large turnout to support our young ladies who worked so hard this season supporting our boys!

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PIT BULL FOOTBALL NEWS

 

Goals for Pit Bull: 

1. Introduction to tackle football  

2. Develop a love for the sport

3. Develop the next generation of "tradition of excellence" players,

                            ...and most of all...

4. Make sure the boys have a GREAT experience.

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VOLUNTEERING

 

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

 

We're in search of creative minds with a current/former background in marketing, public relations or experience in coordinating special events that will generate funds to facilitate the needs of the Patriots growing program. We especially need assistance in a team of people to help coordinate corporate sales, garner in-kind donations for various events, as well as volunteers who can just lend their expertise in guiding our committee in it's mission.

If you feel that you may be able to contribute even just a few hours, please contact Linda Lagala-Spano, Linda3athome@msn.com or  410-461-1225 Come on!  It's easy and fun!  

TOUCHDOWN CLUB NEEDS MORE MEMBERS! 

Join the Touchdown Club!  It's easy... Contact Ken at football@ecpatriots.com for details.  This group is helping to guide the future of our organization.  Be a part of it!

REIMBURSEMENT METHOD HAS CHANGED 

Volunteers who need to request reimbursement for their expenses take note...

The new way to request reimbursement is to following this R