Medina Bees Youth Football, Inc: Welcome

Welcome to the home of the Premier Youth Football League in Medina.  MBYF is the Home of NFL FLAG Football, the Broncos, Stallions, Storm, Predators, Rampage, Grizzlies, Hawks, Crush, Cobras, Wildcats, Eagles, Sharks, Knights, Dawgz, Panthers and Bisons.  2009 marks our eighth season.  Since 2002, MBYF has more than quadrupled its enrollment. We now have over over 1400 participants in our programs annually.  

 This growth is clear proof that the Medina football community views MBYF as the best youth football league.  Over 90% of our age eligible players and cheerleaders return for the following season.   This is proof that MBYF provides the best football, NFL FLAG Football and cheerleading programs in Medina.

With MBYF your family gets much more than with any other league:  a greater degree of commitment to teaching skills; more games; more playing time; more free events (pool parties, Browns games, etc.),  better equipment and uniforms-- and NO FUNDRAISING.

 THE LEADER IN YOUTH FOOTBALL:  MBYF is the leader in all areas of the game.  We are the only league in Medina to offer NFL FLAG Football (both Spring and Fall Seasons);  the league which has the most teams since 2002.  In 2009 we fielded 24 cheerleading squads, 24 tackle, 32 Spring NFL FLAG Football and 24 Fall NFL FLAG Football teams.  In 2010 we anticipate that the number of teams will grow again. 

MBYF is a charter member of American Youth Football and also an active member of USA Football.  These organizations and MBYF seek to promote the sport of football and instill strong values in our participants. 

Winter of 2010 will mark of second season of Indoor Flag Football League for boys and girls ages 5-9.  All of these games will be played at the new Medina Sports Campus.  Registration opens in September and games will begin after the first of the year.

 Also, in 2010 we will be offering our indoor 7 on 7 league for players 8 and older.  This league will help players improve their pass defense, receiving and passing skills.  If you would like to be a part of the inaugural season, please e-mail:  support@mbyfootball.org.

MBYF is the only league to require both background checks and National Certification (USA Football) of all coaches, advisors and staff, for the safety of our participants; attendance of coaching clinics to so that our coaches remain the most knowledgable and skilled in youth football; the league with the most playing time;  the league which has repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to the community by providing ( with its sponsors) renovations and maintenance of Bill Dunn Field; installation of  scoreboard; Sponsor of Ken Dukes Stadium Renovation; donations to Medina High School Athletic Department; participation in Memorial Day, 4th of  July and Candlelight Walk Parades; sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation Walk; participation in team dinners for Medina High School Football Team. 

MBYF  is the only league which competes against teams from Medina High School's Conference (The Northeast Ohio Conference). The Northeast Ohio Youth Football Conference is one of the largest in Ohio, consisting of over 60 teams. 

MBYF is the only league that offers its players the opportunity to play against national competition, by hosting our Kick Off Classic pre season tournament and through our participation in the Midwest Youth Football National Championships. 

MBYF is the only league that sponsors a regional football tournament, "The MBYF Kick Off Classic".  In just three years, this tournament has grown to include tackle and flag football teams from the Midwest and Canada.  The 2009 Kick Off Classic will be even better.

The success of our program lays the foundation for our players future success.  The majority of players on the Medina High School team started their football careers with an MBYF team.  The 2009 Medina High School Defensive MVP, Taylor Bennett as well as the 2008, Medina High School Offensive (Pat O'Boyle) and Defensive (Connor Kunz) MVP's, all played for MBYF's Broncos.

SUCCESS:  MBYF is the only league in which teams from all age groups can qualify for the playoffs. Our teams have a proven track record of success-- 14 Division Champions, 11 Conference Champions, 11 League Champions, 2 League Runners Up and 10 Division runners up since 2002.  In 2008, MBYF swept the NOYFC Championships for the second consecutive year. 

Beyond success on the field, we judge success by how much our players and cheerleaders enjoyed the season.  Over 90% of those age eligible to participate in MBYF return each season. 

OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL:   Our Divisions for tackle football are divided according to age and weight (all ages determined as of 7/1/10 ):  Varsity 11-12 year olds weight limit 150 pounds;  Junior Varsity ages 8-10 weight limit 140 pounds; Bantam Division ages 7 and 8, weight under 100 pounds and 9 year olds under 65 pounds.

Our weight and age divisions offer the best mix of competiveness and safety of any league in Medina.  Weight is only one safety factor to consider.  Maturity has a much greater impact on safety.  Our divisions address this issue betterthan any other league. 

We limit all of our tackle squads to 19 players to maximize playing time and increase individualized teaching.  We strictly enforce are rules in regard to playing time.  All players must receive a minimum of 10 plays (not counting punts) per game. We offer cheerleading  for all of our Varsity, Junior Varsity and Bantam level teams.  The same age restrictions apply to the cheerleaders.  There are no tryouts everyone plays.

We offer many opportunities for our players to improve their skills through our combines, speed & agility classes, instructional camps and pre-season conditioning.

VALUE:   With MBYF you get much more.   There are no hidden costs, as MBYF provides all equipment and uniforms necessary to participate (cheerleaders, football and NFL FLAG Football Players).  In addition the registration fee covers trophies and admission to all MBYF events such as pool parties, Snow Bowl and more.

MBYF provides the best coaching, equipment, uniforms, trophies and events available for all of our players and cheerleaders.

Every tackle player receives a game and practice uniform, mouthpiece, game socks, t-shirt and trophy. 

Every Cheerleader receives a game uniform, including socks, undergarments and hair ribbons and trophy.   

NFL FLAG Players receive an authentic NFL FLAG game jersey, sweat pants or shorts (depending on season), mouthpiece, trophy and certificate of accomplishment from the NFL.  NFL FLAG players keep their uniforms.  

*The flag football league referenced herein (NFL FLAG League) is officially licensed by NFL Properties LLC, but none of the National Football League (NFL), its member clubs, NFL Ventures, L.P. or any of their respective affiliates or subsidiaries are sponsoring or operating the NFL FLAG League or will have any liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the NFL FLAG League. All NFL-related logos and marks, including, without limitation, the NFL Flag logo, are trademarks of the NFL or the respective member club.

Beyond equipment, trophies and uniforms, your son or daughter will learn important lessons about team work, respect for others, discipline and friendship.    

As always, no child will be turned away due to inability to pay fees. Children who have a parent on active military duty play free.  

We hope that we have answered many of your questions about MBYF.  Please feel free to explore the pages of our website. If you need any further information, please feel free to e-mail us:  support@mbyfootball.org or call Mike at 330-725-1860 or 330-441-1145.                            
        

THE J.V. STORM DEFEATED THE BRECKSVILLE BLACK BEES 13-0 IN THE NOYFC JUNIOR VARISTY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.  THE STORM FINISHED UNDEFEATED (10-0).

Keith Nicholas, Director of the Midwest National Youth Football Championships Tournament, announced that MBYF has been selected as a host organization for the first round of the tournament.  These games will be played at Ken Dukes Stadium on November 27.  The Midwest National Youth Football Championships, annually attracts some of the best youth teams in the Midwest and Canada.  The schedule for Friday's games is as follows:

9:00 a.m.  Medina, OH  U8 vs. Manchester, OH  U8 

10:30 a.m. Medina Green U9 vs. Solon, OH  U9

12:00 p.m.  Medina Black U9 vs.  East Cleveland, OH  U9

1:30 p.m.  East Cleveland, OH vs. Stow, Ohio  U8 unlimited

3:00 p.m. Medina, OH vs. vs. Green, Ohio  U12 unlimited

For more information go to www.midwestnationaltourmament.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRONCOS, 2009 NOYFC VARSITY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS.  THE BRONCOS DEFEATED THE MEDINA STALLIONS 13-6 TO FINISH THE SEASON 10-0.

MBYF wishes to thank Sheetz on its 2009 Sponsorship.  Many Medina boys and girls will benefit as a result of Sheetz generous support.  Please visit any of the local Sheetz locations, including the Medina Store located at Routes 94 and 18.