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.
   

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