Sunday, April 22
U.S.F.T.L. Maryland 9-man & 5-man hosted by BULLDOG FLAG FOOTBALL
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WELCOME...to all Flag-Football Presidents, Commissioners, Coaches, Captains, Players, Fans, and affiliates!
David C. Mitchell,
Commissioner of the BullDOG FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (B.D.F.F.L) through the United States Flag & Touch League (U.S.F.T.L)
BULLDOG MISSION STATEMENT:
Our purpose first and foremost is to honor God and the lord Jesus Christ... through his inspiration are we to put together this organization and by his grace and mercy are we to keep it going. As Christians, we only hope and have faith through the spirit, we can witness to those who are non-believers that the Father may draw them to him. Our role as his master's servants is to try and do things righteously as we can do all things in which God strengthen us.
Secondly, the league should be dedicated to pride itself on Sportsmanship. As commissioner, through experience, I have set many rules into place to hold players accountable that want to bend and break the rules; to help insure the best experience possible, for others that have the up most respect for the discipline to the rules.
"Compete with vigor, lose with grace, win with humility..."
"Hear thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee nearly..."
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2012 SPRING TEAMS!
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Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men
Friday, January 11
Goals
To have the best Flag Football league and tournaments possible for all football players in the region with the emphasis on true Sportsmanship, while also providing all representatives a democratic input. This site is also dedicated to all parents, especially fathers in making them aware of SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome), which was inspired by the loss of my 5 month old nephew, Rocky, on December 22, 2003.
Tuesday, May 22
WEEK 6 Box Scores and Stats
BALTIMORE PACKERS 19
WESTMINISTER BUDS RESTAURANT BULLDOGS 9
P-Jason White 5y pass from Frenchy Fuqua (F. Fuqua +1 kick)
P-Ricky Tay Fontain 50y pass from Frenchy Fuqua
P-Jason White 20y pass from Frenchy Fuqua
BB-Nate Sturm 10y pass from Justin Solittare (J. Solittare +1 run)
BB-Saftey (Will Brown deflagged in EZ after attemting to run back Int.)
INT.
P-Will Brown
BB-Elisio Feaster
SACKS
P-Thor Jones 6, Tyrell Gordon
BB-none
BALTIMORE RAIDERS 12
CATONSVILLE ORGANIZED CHAOS 7
R-Omar Dowery Dowery 20y pass from Taywan Moore
R-Kevin Gambrill 17y pass from Taywan Moore
OC-Santana Baskerville 25y pass from Jared Jorgenson (Da'quan Smith on conversion)
INT.
R-none
OC-Corey Haugh
SACKS
R-Karl Williams 3, Brian Braxton, Kennel Smith (blocked punt)
OC-Tony Cheatam
Tuesday, May 15
WEEK 5 GAME OF THE WEEK
BUD'S RESTAURANT BULLDOGS v. RAIDERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoTJ__aqV3w
Friday, April 27
ACCOUNTABILITY IS KEY
VIDEO TAPING GAMES
Please by all means have someone video tape your games. If there is any discrepancy, concerns, etc. please run a copy by my house early in the week after your game so I can view it. My goal is to solve problems and help things run smoother. I get the "Officials Report" every Monday from the Chief Official. I can serve you and the league better if you give me a game report and/or showing me visual evidence of any concern you have that needs to be addressed by videotape.
PROTESTS
Official protests are made with the USFTL Headquarters. It is up to each of you register with the USFTL, get the Rulebook and know how to utilize this procedure if need be. I know this does take time, but you know what they say about what you put into something...
RESPECT AND CODES OF CONDUCT
Team Owners and/or Coaches are required and expected to control their teams players from trash talking, razzing, heckling, profanity or any ill will actions weather verbal or physical. You are your teams responsible leader. What you advocate positively is what influences your team positively. If there are individuals in our league that have a problem abiding by ALL RULES that are set forth, then they can't be a part of this. Like my friend, Cotrell (Cottie) Wesson always said, "Your either with me or against me". I want to maintain the healthy playing atmosphere and environment that we have. I think we all are doing a great job so far, lets keep improving as we move forward.
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Sunday, April 22
Excellent Food at Bud's Restaurant at Silver Run in Westminister
Take the Family or your next date out at our League's Sponsored Restaurant. Just 40 minutes from Ellicott City. Use mapquest.com for Directions Bud's at Silver Run, 4115 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run, MARYLAND
21158 or Call (410)346-6816.
WEBSITE
http://budsatsilverrun.com/
FRIEND THEM ON FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buds-at-Silver-Run/125782599040?sk=wall
Thank You for your Support. Please eat there at least 1 time this season and tell them your from BULLDOG FLAG FOOTBALL!
Friday, April 27
Dedicated to my mother, Mabel E. Mitchell (1919-2011)
From the moment she encouraged me to play sports, to the
seasons that followed right up until the end she used to love to watch me play.
So proud of the league that was put together for so many young men over the years,
I dedicate the rest of the time I commission, coach and play to her.
Without her, none of this would have been possible.
Tuesday, December 20
2012 SPRING and FALL AGENDA
MARCH
4 Practices
11 Practices (Owners sanction team with USFTL, get Rulebook)
18 Practices
25 Practices (Owners collect funds from players and order uniforms)
APRIL
1 Registration Day and Scrimmages (fees due to Commissioner at this time)
8 EASTER
15 WEEK 1
22 WEEK 2
29 WEEK 3
MAY
6 WEEK 4
13 WEEK 5
20 WEEK 6
26 BULLDOG SPRING NIT in Ellicott City 7am-7pm *Have 4 Teams and Need 4 more
27 Howard County Fields Closed (Park Rangers are off for Memorial Day W/E)
JUNE
3 WEEK 7
10 WEEK 8
17 WEEK 9
24 PLAYOFFS (3 seed v. 2 seed) and BIG DOG BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP (3 or 2 v. 1 seed)
30 BULLDOG SUMMER NIT Day 1
JULY
1 BULLDOG SUMMER NIT Day 2
8 IDOL
15 IDOL
22 IDOL
29 IDOL
AUGUST
5 IDOL
12 IDOL
19 IDOL
26 IDOL
SEPTEMBER
1 Practices (Owners sanction team with USFTL, get Rulebook)
8 Practices (Owners collect funds from players and order uniforms)
15 Registration Day and Scrimmages (fees due to Commissioner at this time)
22 WEEK 1
29 WEEK 2
OCTOBER
6 WEEK 3
13 WEEK 4
20 WEEK 5
27 WEEK 6
NOVEMBER
3 WEEK 7
10 WEEK 8
17 WEEK 9
24 WEEK 10
DECEMBER
2 PLAYOFFS
9 BDFFL CHAMPIONSHIP
15th & 16th "ROCKY ASSARO MEMORIAL" CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT BOWL
*12 Weeks is the duration of the season which should be enough for the Regular Season Games and the Playoffs Games.
*If there are 4 teams (minimum), each team will play one another 3 times in the 9 weeks. If there are 5-6 teams each team will play one another at least 2 times as they will be scheduled into the October and November Tournament dates to play first. 7-10 team formatting will be done accordingly with strength of team and schedule. Example: More experienced teams will play one another and lesser experienced teams will not play top of experienced teams. this gives everyone a chance to progress and make the playoffs.
*If we do have an odd number of teams, we may either have a bye for that team, a double header for someone or interleague play with another association when applicable. this will be discussed at the meeting.
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
(Owners and Players are responsible to log on weekly for changes, especially the day before your game in case a change has occured)
Wednesday, April 18
BULLDOG SPRING NIT in ELLICOTT CITY
SATURDAY MAY 26TH Time 8:00am-8:00pm
$275 plus Officials Fees to be given to officials at midfield BEFORE your game begins.
DEADLINE is May 20th at 6pm at which time I have to meet with the Field Director as to how many teams there are and how much time we will need on Saturday. On Wednesday the 23rd, our playing site will be posted and emailed to all team owners/coaches. I must have your registration fee on or before this date. No Exceptions.
UNIFORM CODE: Go to Tournament Rules (not league rules) for dress policy for Tournaments (enforced).
USFTL POINTS and BID will be given.
*In case of inclement weather the tournament will be postponed to June 30th or another date that is available. Sorry---No Refunds. Know that everything is booked in advanced, once 4 teams are in, and upon conceding your fee and/or commitment it is your teams obligation to be there.
Wednesday, April 18
BULLDOG SUMMER NIT
SATURDAY JUNE 30TH and SUNDAY JULY 1st Start Time: 8:00am
$275 plus Officials Fees to be given to officials at midfield BEFORE your game begins.
DEADLINE is June 20th at 6pm at which time I have to meet with the Field Director as to how many teams there are and how much time we will need. On Monday the 25th, our playing site will be posted and emailed to all team owners/coaches. I must have your registration fee on or before this date. No Exceptions.
UNIFORM CODE: Go to Tournament Rules (not league rules) for dress policy for Tournaments (enforced).
USFTL POINTS and BID will be given.
*In case of inclement weather the tournament will be postponed to a later date that is available. Sorry---No Refunds. Know that everything is booked in advanced, once 4 teams are in, and upon conceding your fee and/or commitment it is your teams obligation to be there.
Wednesday, August 18
2012 FALL SEASON
There will be a Meeting and Scrimmage week September 9th where all fees are due. All Owners that have subitted a registration form and have made a verbal commitment of their league fee in full on that day to the Commissioner, will be scheduled to play at our playing site. (The time and Site location are TBA as we are waiting for Recreation & Parks to do scheduling which should be by September)
The Season will start September 16th and concludes on December 9th which includes the post season.
Our playing sites are in Baltimore, Howard and A.A.C. Glen Burnie area, which are deemed by the local recreation councils and will be posted as soon as the sites are available and confirmed before the season. ALL Games are on Sundays with the exception of Tournament games, which will be used on Saturday & Sunday depending upon number of teams registered.
9-man & 8-man IE is *$500 PLUS officials fees and 5-man is $275 PLUS official fees for ALL *Games INCLUDING the 2 Tournaments (*if applicaple) which are listed on the site.
*Depending upon number of teams and outside Tournament representatives Regular Season with Playoff and Championship format will be used.
Game lengths are Four 15 minute running quarters which will be officiated under regulation clock, thus longer game time than other any other leagues.(Click on "Officials and Rules" on the website for more information)
AGENDA AND RULES: It is imperative before you sign up that you make yourself familiar with ALL the USFTL and USFTL Agenda and BDFFL Rules. Your fee covers regular season only and any tournaments you want your team to participate in must be known to the Commissioner PRIOR to initial scheduling.
TEAMS: If you put a team in the league, you are considered to be an Owner of that franchise and must appoint a Head Coach/Coaches/Captains/Team Representative/Manager (you can also have more than the Ownership position), who will have the responsibility to inform his players of team/league Rules and information.
Owners must pay the registration fee which field usage fee is included. The U.S.F.T.L. sanctioning & certification fee ($25)you must pay to the U.S.F.T.L. at USFTL.com which they will send you a U.S.F.T.L. rulebook from USFTL HEADQUARTERS. Owners can aquire funds for their team by sponsorships (businesses or community patrons or by collectively gathering funds from players that they aquire on their team after creating a budget for uniforms, officials, equipment, etc. then dividing the costs amongst the players. GET and STAY ORGANIZED!
Owners upon paying the seasonal fee are given a team website on the league website page where they can add and drop players (30 MAX) players during the season. Add-ons can be done at any point of the season as long as they meet player eligibility defined in the USFTL rulebook constitution and BDFFL rules. Players that move from one team to another by trade or release and aquired must do so before the 6th game of the season and cannot return to the Team they left.
INDIVIDUALS: If you want to participate as a player in the league, you are considered a "Free Agent". Free Agent players are REQUIRED to fill out a registration form and email it to the Commissioner. Please read ALL the rules on the website carefully as you will be held accountable. It is also recommended that you purchase a rulebook from the USFTL ($10). Players are then placed on a team and contact information will be made available to you. It is then the responsibility of each player to abide by his teams rules and regulations in order to remain an active participant within the league.
This league was formed for your competitiveness, fair play and to have serious fun. We've had very entertaining games over the past 23 seasons with teams that featured players from all around the area. I put alot alot of time and effort into making it a success and I expect the same from everyone involved. Thank You.
REGISTRATION FORM
****CUT AND PASTE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FILL OUT AND EMAIL TO ME****
My signature and/or filling out this form signifies my participation in the BullDog Flag-Football League.
I understand that I will play at my own risk and that any injury sustained while playing is the sole responsibility of myself, as I wave any claim against the League and its affiliates.
I agree to read and study all rules that are pertained to the league.
I also understand that any unsportsmanlike conduct towards any player, official, coach, captain, commissioner, spectator, etc. (as defined in the U.S.F.T. L. rule book) can result in my immediate suspension or termination WITHOUT refund, I will also display a mature attitude and abide by all U.S.F.T.L. and BullDog rules and regulations.
*All sections are required to be filled entirely out
TEAMS
Name of Team:
City/Town representing:
Sponsor:
Head Coach/Chief Captain:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Other coaches/captains/team reps:
Teams orgin and prior leagues,levels played in:
INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS
Full Name:
Date:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Ht.
Wt.
Off. Position(s):
Def. Position(s):
Football experience:
How would you rate yourself as a team/player:
A=Great athlete with division I or II college level who is at the top of his given position at this level, which displays coached technique, mechanics and studies the game having knowledge inside and out of offensive sets and defensive schemes and knows technical football jargon
B=Good athlete who has athletic skill and moderate knowledge of the game
C=Average backyard ballplayer who has played some football in the past and has heart to play and willing to learn
D=Don't quite possess the muscle or coordination to compete with better athletes but willing to be a 2nd or 3rd string player and/or find a role with a team while working to raise their game a level
Now email this to 4bulldogflagfootball@msn.com or mail to 8799 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043.
Friday, January 11
Shaken Baby/ Shaken impact syndrome
Shaken baby/shaken impact syndrome (SBS) is a form of inflicted head trauma. Head injury, as a form of child abuse, can be caused by direct blows to the head, dropping or throwing the child, or shaking the child. Head trauma is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases in the United States.
How Does SBS Happen?
Unlike other forms of inflicted head trauma, SBS results from injuries caused by someone vigorously shaking an infant. Because of the anatomy of infants, they're at particular risk for injury from this kind of action. Therefore, the vast majority of incidents occur in infants who are younger than 1 year old. The average age of victims is between 3 and 8 months, although SBS is occasionally seen in children up to 4 years old.
The perpetrators in SBS cases are almost always parents or caregivers, who shake the baby out of frustration or stress when the little one is crying inconsolably. Sadly, the shaking has the desired effect: although at first the baby cries more out of fear, it eventually stops crying as the brain is damaged.
Approximately 60% of shaken babies are male, and children of families who live at or below the poverty level are at an increased risk for SBS as well as any type of child abuse. And it's estimated that the perpetrators in 65% to 90% of cases are males — usually either the baby's father or the mother's boyfriend, often someone in his early 20s.
When someone forcefully shakes a baby, the child's head rotates about uncontrollably because infants' neck muscles aren't well developed and provide little support for their heads. The violent movement pitches the infant's brain back and forth within the skull, rupturing blood vessels and nerves throughout the brain and tearing the brain tissue. The brain strikes the inside of the skull, causing bruising and bleeding to the brain.
The damage is even greater when the shaking ends with an impact (hitting a wall or a crib mattress, for example), because the forces of acceleration and deceleration associated with an impact are so strong. After the shaking, swelling in the brain can cause enormous pressure within the skull, compressing blood vessels and increasing overall injury to its delicate structure.
Normal interaction with a child, like bouncing the baby on a knee, will not cause SBS, although it's important to never shake a baby under any circumstances because gentle shaking can rapidly escalate.
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