Dick's Sporting Goods is offering an exclusive invitation to a One-Day team shopping event at the Mentor Dick's Sporting Goods store, located at 9567 Mentor Ave, on Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 11:00 Am - 4:00 PM

Each member of the MYFA will receive a Football Team Packet with discount coupons.  In addition to the Team Packet, you will receive an additional 15% off your entire purchase.

Please click on link to print coupon and present to the cashier at check-out.

Any questions, please contact:

 Bill Burton- 440.354.6107

David Baranski- 440.257.8125

Each year the Mentor Youth Football Association awards a fomer MYFA athlete with the "Jake Cowdrick Scholarship Award".  This award is in the amount of $1,000 and is used towards the recipients continuing college education.  Application forms for this award can be found in the "League Forms" section.

Congratulations to our 2011 recipient:  

• Joe Kasper - Baldwin Wallace College

2012 Youth Football Camp

Presented by the MHS Football Coaches and Players

Monday, June 25th through Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Click on Link for Registration Form

2012 registration begins Jan 1st.    All registrations must be submitted online.

Registration Fee (Up to 7/15/12): $80     Additional family members deduct $10 each.

Late-Registration Fee (From 7/16/12 - 8/13/12): $125     No deductions for additional family members.

Registration is open to elementary school children residing in the Mentor School District.  Fees are non-refundable.  You must be registered by 12:00 PM, 7/15/12 to participate in Week 1 practices .   

All returning players registering after 7/15/12 will be subjected to Late-Registration fees as well as being placed on their previous team.  Late registrant first year players will be placed on a team in need in players.  However, every effort will be made to have them placed on their area team.

 ALL 1st year players MUST submit a copy of their Birth Certificate at the League weigh-in. 

Does the MYFA issue refunds?
There will be NO registration refunds if your child decides not to play after he/she is registered.  Our league is a self-funded organization that relies on the registration fees for insurance, equipment and operating cost which is pertinent for our existence in the Mentor Community.

We would like our son to play but we don't live in Mentor?
The Mentor Youth Football Association accepts registration from Mentor residents only.  There will be no new registrations accepted outside of the Mentor city limits.

 Our son is a big kid.  What are the weight restrictions?
All players will be weighed before be allowed to participate in any contact practices.
Players age 7 thru 9 and weighing up to 120 lbs play in the Red Division*.  Players age 7 to 9 weighing over 120 lbs may play up in the Gray Division. 

* Red Division players cannot weigh more than 120 lbs. before August contact begins.  All players weighing within five (5) lbs. of any weight limit will be re-weighed the Monday after the 4th game.  Any Red Division player who exceeds the 120 lbs. limit will be assigned to their respective Gray Division team.  Skill players cannot weigh more than 100 lb at any time.

Players age 10 thru Grade 6 (but not 13 as of September 30th) will participate in the Gray Division**. 

** Gray Division players weighing more than 160 lbs will be restricted to the offensive line ONLY.  All players weighing within five (5) lbs. of any weight limit will be re-weighed the Monday after the 4th game. Skill players cannot weigh more than 130 lb at any time..

How does the MYFA monitor weight restrictions?
All players weighing within five (5) lbs of a restricted limit for their division will be re-weighed the Monday after 4th seasonal game.

After I register are there any other fees I should be aware of? .
We structure our fees so that football can be more affordable to families without compromising equipment or safety. As an instructional yet competitive organization we do not condone gala banquet festivities. We would prefer that teams promote the league and its fundraising activities for the benefit all of our families and not just a few.

We registered our son in March.  It's the end of July.  When will we be contacted for practice?
Rosters are not set until the third (3rd) Sunday of July.  Coaches need time to organize equipment and to get in touch with families who may be on vacation or finishing soccer and baseball.  You will be contacted sometime during the 3rd week of July before the first practice.  
Please be patient. 
If you have email confirmation of your credit card transaction for your registration fee then you will be called as soon as possible.

What are we expected to do during the year?  Do we sell candy?
No.  We do not force families to sell candy or magazines.  We would like to see you attend any number of fundraising activities we offer and support our fantastic sponsors when you can.  You are expected to participate in a team concession stand during one game day for the purpose of raising money towards your year-end team banquet. No family should be solicited to donate items or cash in excess of $10. Teams cannot ask for more money from parents unless approved by the MYFA Executive Board. Even in instances of Board approval parents may opt out of the activity.

When do the kids practice?
The first day of practice commences on Monday, 07/23/112 where the players will practice 5 days, Monday thru Friday for 3 weeks to allow for conditioning and teaching. Beginning the 4th week players will practice 3 days per week with games on Saturday or Sunday. Practices are no longer than 2 hrs in duration.

Where do the kids practice?
Teams practice at Mentor school fields. Players are teamed by territory. If a team is full then the player will be placed on the closest team of need to where they live. Returning players have limited rights to a team over a first year player.

Do I need to buy any equipment?
No. The MYFA provides all equipment, practice jerseys, uniforms, and belts. The only items you must provide are t-shirts, shorts, shoes and athletic supporter. All shoes must be molded soft-spikes only.

What if my son isn't sure he wants to play. 
In situations where a child isn't sure if they wish to play we recommend going to the Mentor High School Elememntary Football Camp.  There children are taught football fundamentals for both offense and defense and participate in a Punt, Pass, and Kick competition at camps' end.  You can download an entry form at the link above.  

Can my daughter(s) cheer for the same team that my son plays?
Yes. You must register with the Mentor Youth Cheerleading Association. The MYCA is a seperate organization.   Once a player has been assigned to an MYFA team the registered sibling will be assigned to the corresponding cheerleading unit. The MYCA can be reached at  mycaweb1@yahoo.com or call them at 440-975-5845.  Visit their website at mycaweb.com.

Does the MYFA organize and run the cheerleaders  too?
No.  The MYFA is a football organization. The Mentor Youth Football Association, MYFA, will not be responsible, maintain any assumed liabilities, or be held accountable for any activities, events or organization directly relating to or associated with cheerleading within or independent of the Mentor Youth Cheerleading Association, MYCA, to include but not be limited to insurance, registration and associated fees, participation guidelines, uniforms, permits, background checks, etc...