We are getting ready for the 2010 Season.

We are excited that we have decided to become a member of USA Football - www.usafootball.com

USA Football is an independent non-profit organization leading the development of youth, high school, and international amateur football. USA Football was endowed by the NFL and NFL Players Association in 2002.  It will provide training for Coaches, and resources for parents and players.  We have arranged for each Head Coach to become a member at no cost.  The coaches will receive training and have access to an extensive online database of expert information.  

Players memberships are free and will give players and their parents lots of tips and information.  In the Players Section you’ll find the latest news regarding football & academics, fitness training and practice drills. Whether you’re a new or experienced player, the Player’s Articles will help you stay on top of your game.  Players can go right to www.usafootball.com and set up their free accounts.

We have made some minor revisions to the By Laws and Rules- files.LeagueAthletics.com/Images/Club/3665/By Laws and Rules/BYFA BY LAWS v1.4 05 02 10.pdf 

You can also join our Facebook Fan Club to post pictures or share comments by clicking the tab above or following this link:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkshire-County-Youth-Football-Association/206466319814?v=app_2309869772#/pages/Berkshire-County-Youth-Football-Association/206466319814?v=wall

If you would like to support the BYFA and this website, please consider sponsoring a team page or this home page:
files.LeagueAthletics.com/Images/Club/3665/Fundraising/2009SponsorSolicitationLetter.pdf

Thank you.

Bill Martin, Commissioner
BERKSHIRE YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
THE CLOCKTOWER
75 South Church Street; Suite 550
Pittsfield, Massachusetts  01201
Work Tel. No: (413) 443-6455, Extension 20
Home Tel. No: (413) 698-2174
Facsimile Number: (413) 445-5883
Cell Number: (413) 441-3317
Email Address: 

ROSTERS

I have posted the Rosters as I have them.  Many teams do not have game jersey numbers - please hand write in the jersey numbers for this week's games.  Coaches, if there are corrections to your rosters, please print out the roster and mark up the changes and fax it back to me at (413) 445-5883.  If I have missed a weigh in or gotten a weight wrong - let me know before this weekend's game so we can avoid any confusion.  Fax in jersey numbers as soon as you have them.

FINAL WEIGH IN

Friday 9/2 – 4:00PM to 5:30PM @ my office for any player who missed weigh ins or was over the limit and wants to be re-weighed.

RESTRICTED PLAYERS

Restricted players need to be sure they have the stickers on their helmets.  Also, before the game, the Coaches should bring all their restricted players to the center of the field to confirm that they have stickers and so the opposing team can confirm the jersey number.  The Restricted Player Rules are NOT OPTIONAL.  Coaches may NOT agree to play more than 3 Restricted Players and may NOT agree to play them out of position.  

WEBSITE TRAINING

I will be holding a website training session next Wednesday from 7-9 at my office for any town webmaster or team parent who wants to learn how to post scores, send email, and create a team specific webpage.  Please let me know if you are panning on attending.

GAME SCHEDULE

I have attached the game schedule and have posted it on the documents page:

http://files.LeagueAthletics.com/Images/Club/3665/Attachments/2010 Game Schedule Final 8 29 10.pdf

I will post the remainder of the schedule over the weekend.  Please be sure to double check game times.  The home team my decide to shift the times if there are only 2 home games and may decide to start at 11:30 or 1:00.  The Home Team Coaches should contact the opposing coaches to confirm the time if a game is not to be played at the usual 11:30; 1:00 and 2:30.  Also, Peewee coaches should contact the opposing coaches ahead of time to see if they have enough players to have a "5th Quarter" and want to start earlier than 11:30.  Finally, the Peewee teams with a bye, may be able to pick up a second string game with the larger Peewee teams - the coaches should coordinate directly with each other to schedule.  I have suggested that those games can be played at 10:30 with the second strings just before the regular Peewee games.  

RULES

Every Coach should have a printed copy of our rules in the event that as issue comes up on game day:

http://files.LeagueAthletics.com/Images/Club/3665/By Laws and Rules/BYFA BY LAWS v1.4 05 02 10.pdf

Thanks.

Bill Martin, Commissioner
BERKSHIRE YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
THE CLOCKTOWER
75 South Church Street; Suite 550
Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
Work Tel. No: (413) 443-6455, Extension 20
Home Tel. No: (413) 698-2174
Facsimile No: (413) 445-5883
Cell No: (413) 441-3317
Email Address:

Website: www.berkshireyouthfootball.org