Hopkinton Ashland AYF: Welcome

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Hopkinton  Ashland  American Youth  Football

“It’s For the Kids”

 

Beginning with the 2012 season, the Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department joined the All-American Division of American Youth Football (AYF). The All-American Division is a grade-based football program, which means that participants in the same grade and of similar age play together.
 
The Hopkinton Ashland AYF program believes that the All-American Division of AYF provides consistency and continuity for the players and teams through the 8th grade and into high school. In making its decision, we reviewed an often-cited reserach study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, (see handout section) which concluded that age is a greater factor in football injuries than weight.
 
The Hopkinton Ashland Fighin' Irish join several other Central Mass organizations such as Milford, Southborough, Westborough and Marlborough who all participate in the All-American Division. All 23 Central MA AYF organizations now participate in the All-American Division.


Thursday, March 21
Registrations top 130

Over 130 athletes from Hopkinton and Ashland have registered for the upcoming season!!!  With paid registration running well above last years totals it looks like 2013-14 is going to be a banner year for the Fightin' Irish.   Don't wait to sign-up, space is limited.

Tuesday, March 12
Fightin' Irish Football Information Meeting



For those of you who are thinking about registering to play football, are new to the program, or just can't get enough football, we will be holding a information meeting on March 12 at the Hopkinton High School Cafeteria from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Cheerleading questions can also be addressed if you missed the Cheer information night.

Tuesday, March 12
Positive Changes in Youth Sports by Former NBA Player Bob Bigelow



Free presentation on positive changes in youth sports by former NBA player Bob Bigelow Hosted by the HPTA, with financial support from Hopkinton Parks & Recreation, Hopkinton Little League, Hopkinton Basketball Association, Hopkinton Youth Soccer, Hopkinton Fighting Irish and Hopkinton Lacrosse.

Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7 p.m. Hopkins School cafeteria.

One of the foremost youth sports speakers in the country, Bob Bigelow advocates fully meeting the needs of children as the top priority in youth sports programs. He provides new approaches for positive change in youth sports. The former NBA first round draft choice played four years for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics, and San Diego Clippers. He played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania for Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly. He has devoted several thousand hours researching and lecturing about organized youth sports and its effects on children—and adults. Since 1993, he has conducted over 2500 talks and clinics worldwide. He published a book, Just Let the Kids Play, in 2001.



Saturday, February 23
Join The Party at AYC

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Friday, February 1
Registration is Now Open!

Register NOW!!!

Monday, September 17
Hopkinton & Ashland American Youth Football



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