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FAQ's

 

    1.    How long is the season? 
    2.    How often do teams practice?
    3.    Which team will my child play on?
    4.    What if we are on vacation during conditioning?
    5.    What if my child cannot make a practice?
    6.    How do I sign up my child?
Q: How long is the season?
A: The 2101 season begins on August 2nd  with the first practice, and depending on whether or not a team advances to the play-offs, can end on December  with the Super Bowl (championship games).  The Super Bowl will be held at Santa Barbara City College.  All Star Games for the J2 and Senior players is at SBCC.
Q: How often do teams practice?
A:

Scheduling practice is at the discretion of each head coach who is required to follow TVYFC guidelines.  No practice shall exceed two (2) hours or begin past 8:30 PM.
1st week: Conditioning without pads shall equal five(5) days, two(2) hours per day, totaling ten(10) hours.
2nd week: Helmets and shoulder pads may be worn for dummy contact only. Teams may practice up to five(5) days during this week:
3rd, 4th weeks:  Teams may practice up to five(5) days.
After Jamboree practice is as follows:
     a. BANTAMS & JUNIOR I; two(2) hours per day, up to three(3) days per week.
     b. JUNIOR II & SENIORS; two(2) hours per day, up to four(4) days per week.
Q: Which team will my child play on?
A: Players are assigned to teams based on their exponent pointes (age, weight, height and where they live).  Players are conditionally assigned to a division at the time of registration.  Each player is assigned to the team that represents the area in which he/she lives.
Q: What if we are on vacation during conditioning?
A: Every player must complete ten(10) hours of conditioning (calisthenics and isometrics) before equipment is issued, and eight(8) non-contact hours with helmet and pads before any direct player contact.  Players returning from vacation must fulfill this requirement prior to any player-to-player contact in any practice, scrimmage or game.  Players will have the opportunity to complete their conditioning during regular practice times.
Q: What if my child cannot make a practice?
A: You should contact your team's head coach as soon as possible.
Q: How do I sign up my child?
A: Registration dates are posted for the 2010 season.  Complete the online registration forms and bring them to the next registration day.

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Santa Barbara Youth Football League

P.O. Box 60348   Santa Barbara    California, 93160

(805) 964-7222      email: info@sbyfl.org

 

Office Located at

Page Youth Center

4540 Hollister Avenue

 

OFFICE HOURS

TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

6-8PM

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 "To provide the opportunity for youth to  profit from physical, mental, moral and spiritual

 development  using the great game of football as a catalyst."

 

 

Revised: 

April 28, 2010

 

 

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