Due to the extremely hot weather we have been experiencing, the NHYFSC advises all associations to take heat and humidity matters into consideration at all practices. Associations should be advising all participants on the importance of hydrating before practices and to insure participants are bringing ample amounts of water to practice.

Dehydration and Heat Exhaustion can cause serious medical issues. Proper planning will minimize discomfort and avoid serious medical issues.

We have posted a document on signs, symptoms and prevention tips for Heat Exhaustion for your review and assistance in these upcoming warm days.

Click here to download the document on Heat Exhaustion.

NHYFSC State Board

    

On Monday, July 26, 2010, the practice season begins for the member associations. Due to the efforts of many volunteers, 4000 children have the opportunity to participate in football and cheerleading. Our first game will be held on Sunday, August 22^nd.

The 2010 season will be the conferences second year participating as grade based football levels.  Grade based allows participants to play others who are of the same age and grade.  Grade based also does not exclude children because of weight.  This style of football is what is played in most parts of the country. The conference will continue to offer the Flag football program as an introductory level for participants.

The NHYFSC will be hosting its annual state wide cheer competition on Sunday, October 24^th at the Whittemore Center on the UNH campus. This competition is the largest cheer competition held in the state. Squads that place 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd are eligible to participate in the American Youth Cheer region competition which will be held in New Hampshire this year.

In addition to the conferences focus on sportsmanship, participation, and competitiveness, a strong commitment to academics is fostered and acknowledged by the Academic Achievement Awards Program. Football and cheerleading participants must meet academic requirements to participate and those that excel are eligible for academic success certificates and scholarships.

We will host our 6^th Annual Academic Achievement Awards program that has been very successful in acknowledging participants for their academic success. To date we have honored 1000 participants at the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels of achievement. There has also been $87,000 worth of scholarships presented since the programs inception.

We wish all our participants and volunteers an exciting, fun and great season!

Good Luck
NHYFSC Board of Directors

    

A call to all fellow Football players and Cheerleaders!!!!!

Take part in our “Zach Attack Fun Run” on August 27^th 6:30p at Alverine High School.
            We would love to see all of you out there in your Team Jersey to show sportsmanship, to honor our beloved Zachary Tompkins and his love for the game. We are not only preserving Zachary’s legacy in building a stadium that will stand forever but as a testament of what a community is capable of.
            So please join us.
The cost for all Football players and Cheerleaders is $10.00.
Please note your team on the registration form and don’t forget your jersey!!!
           
Yours faithfully,
 
Mike, Necole, Christopher, & Nicholas Tompkins

    

Dear New Hampshire Youth Football Players, Cheerleaders Coaches & Families,

Throughout the year, your commitment and effort helps build a successful football and cheerleading organization. Dick's Sporting Goods would like to recognize your dedication by extending an exclusive invitation to a one day shopping event at the Keene, Concord and Portsmouth Dick’s Sporting Goods store locations on July 31st from 11:00AM – 4:00PM.

Every member of your organization attending this event will receive a team packet sheet with discount coupons for football equipment including 10% off pad sets, girdles, football gloves, accessories, cleats and more!

Plus 20% off apparel for football & cheer. In addition to the team packet discounts, you will receive an additional 15% off your entire purchase on that day.

Please bring this letter with you to the event. You must present it at the register to receive your discount. We hope you take advantage of this shopping event to gear up for your season with our best products at a great savings!

We look forward to seeing you!
Jeff Toler
Community Marketing Manager - New England
Dick's Sporting Goods
jeff.toler@dcsg.com

    

American Youth Football & Cheer awards the New Hampshire Youth Football & Spirit Conference the 2009 AYF/AYC Giving Back Association of the Year Award.

The 2009 AYF/AYC Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to Andy and Linda Vanti of the Pelham Windham Razorbacks.

Thank you to the many members and volunteers of the NHYFSC., it is with their dedication and commitment to the children that makes this possible.

    

The NHYFSC held their 5^th Annual Academic Achievement Award Reception Sunday, March 28^th .

The conference recognized 447 children at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels of achievement. The participants also demonstrated outstanding involvement with community service, volunteerism, or clubs and organizations.  Each recipient received a certificate that acknowledged the participants success in the classroom.

Scholarships totaling $30,500 was awarded to 32 exceptional students. The funds were received from PSNH, Southern New Hampshire University and the member associations of the NHYFSC.

In addition to the NHYFSC recognizing these remarkable students, 4 received a $500 scholarship and 46 received a certificate of recognition from American Youth Football & Cheer.

    

With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the tragic loss of one of our own, Zachary Tompkins. Unexpectedly, Zachary passed away at his home on March 8^th, he was 11 years old. A fifth grade honor student at Presentation of Mary Academy, Zach touched the lives of many through his school affiliation and his active participation in community sports. In addition to his academic excellence at PMA, he excelled as a baseball player and personified the ideal athlete as a Hudson-Litchfield Bear.

Zach started in the Hudson-Litchfield Bears program, like many do, on the sidelines, playing with friends, attending every practice and every game, while cheering on his big brother, Christopher. Trailing behind his older brother, Zach knew he had some big shoes to fill, but the first time he took the field he took the opportunity to shine. During his four years with the Bears, Zach had many accomplishments. He shared the field with his brother as a Mitey Mite. He went on to become a dominant linebacker and made his mark as the top tackler on his team. Season 2009 proved to be his time to shine, as Zach, like his brother Chris, took on the role of running back and was able to help his team put points on the board with some memorable touchdowns.

Zach touched the lives of so many with his continuous and infectious smile and we will continue to admire him for his enduring winning attitude, his caring and generous personality and a respected member of the Bears’ community.

With his incredible sportsmanship, this Bear’s football player will be truly missed. His passing is a tremendous loss for his family and all of those who knew him and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the Tompkins family, friends, and teammates.

We stand together during this tragedy as we reflect on the wonderful memories we share with Zachary and his family and know that we are not alone. We have an amazing sense of community in our organization and we are here to support one another through this most difficult time.

May you rest in peace, Zachary Tompkins. Thank you for sharing your life and your dreams with all of us. It has been a privilege to have known you. Your smile will never fade and your spirit will always shine as we tribute your legacy as a true champion, on and off the field.

    

NHYFSC today began testing a whole new club management and communications system that should revolutionize the way we run our club.  Highlights include the following features:

• Club news and information pages.
• Home pages for all associations and teams. 
• Email notifications of schedule changes.
• League standings.
• Online member database.
• Customizable, online registration system.
• Team Rosters.
• Blast emails to select groups of members.

NHYFSC will be testing these new features to evaluate the many ways the club and its members can benefit. 

    

New Hampshire shows the nation why they are champions.

The NHYFSC association members sent 12 cheer squads and 1 football team to compete in the 2009 American Youth Football & Cheer Championships.

2009 New Hampshire AYC National Champions:

Division 10 Small - Red:
• 2nd Place - Goffstown Screamin Eagles

Division 10 Large - Red:
• 1st Place - Hudson Litchfield Bears

Division 11 Small - Red:
• 2nd Place - Nashua Pal Force

Division 12 Large - Blue:
• 3rd Place - Londonderry Wildcats
• 4th Place - Salem Rams
• 6th Place - John Stark Generals

Division 13 Large - Red:
• 2nd Place - Bedford Jaguars

Division 13 Large - Blue:
• 1st Place - Nashua Pal Force
• 5th Place - Goffstown Screamin Eagles

Division 15 Large - Red:
• 2nd Place - Londonderry Wildcats
• 3rd Place - Manchester East Cobras

Division 15 Small - Blue:
• 2nd Place - Keene Knights

Division 15 Large - Blue:
• 2nd Place - Salem Rams

The New Hampshire All-Star team named 3rd place champions in the nation. On Wednesday the New Hampshire All-Star team played the Mid-West Chicagoland All-Star team with an ending score of 28-8 in favor of Chicagoland. On Friday, New Hampshire beat the Mid-Conn All-Stars 13 to 12 in a nail biting, fantastic game. The NH team which was made up of players from 7 different member associations displayed great talent and sportsmanship.

Congratulations to all the Cheerleaders, Football players and Coaches.
NHYFSC State Board

    

 NHYFSC 8th Grade All Star Football Team

 

    

New Hampshire Youth Football & Spirit Conference changed to a GRADE-BASED structure!!!

Beginning with the 2009 season our playing format changed to the American Youth Football (AYF) ALL-AMERICAN DIVISION.

The New Hampshire Youth Football & Spirit Conference (NHYFSC) member association presidents approved and voted on restructuring the football program to a Grade-Based format after much research and reviewing youth football national trends.

Bill Brown, National Football Commissioner for AYF, the largest youth football and cheer organization in the country, met with member associations and presented the All-American Division format, which has been offered by AYF for years.

In the past, the NHYFSC offered football in an age/weight restricted format. While this was well suited at the time, the Grade-Based format represents a more natural progression and development for today’s youth football players. The Grade-Based program will better align us with national trends and create a true feeder program for all of our High Schools.

• The All American Division is a Grade-Based program that fosters participants in the same grade of similar age to play together. This will provide consistency and continuity for the players and teams through the 8^th grade and onto high school. It is our belief that this change will strengthen our overall football program.

• 6^th Grade through 8^th Grade – The new Varsity/Jr. Varsity program offered at the Middle School level will help transition players to a higher level of competition prior to moving onto high school. They will continue to play national federation rules.
• 4^th Grade through 6^th Grade – Individual teams can be formed at each of the three competitive grade levels (4^th, 5^th and 6^th). Participate in a schedule that leads to state playoffs and the opportunity to advance to regional and national championships. They will continue to play national federation rules.
• Instructional – A combination of the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd grades. This level will continue as our instructional level so the participants can learn and develop the skills they need to play the game of contact football.
• Flag Football, introduced in 2008, will continue to be offered to our participants ages 5 to 7. The level came about based on trends and parents request. The focus of the level is to provide a safe controlled environment to introduce these younger participants to teamwork and the game of football.