RCYFL Coaches' Meeting 08062017
RCYFL Coaches’ Meeting
August 6, 2017
Introductions Danny Davis – Chairman Bruce Eggers – Vice Chairman David Thurston – League Football Director Niki LeHew – Registration Director Glenn Tuck – Director of Officials Charles Terry, M.D. – RVA Pediatrics
Purpose of RCYFL Recreational, competitive youth football and cheer league with a focus on sportsmanship.
NFHS Rule Changes for 2017
Glenn Tuck Director of Officials
Sports Related Medical Issues
Charles Terry, M.D. RVA Pediatrics
Head Coach Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Game Day Conduct Players Assistant Coaches Parents Practice Agenda
Hydration Guidelines Ages 6 to 12
Ages 13 to 18
Before Sports Drinking fluids prior to exercise appears to reduce or delay the detrimental effects of dehydration. • 1 to 2 hours before sports: 4 to 8 ounces of cold water • 10 to 15 minutes before sports: 4 to 8 ounces of cold water During Sports • Every 20 minutes: 5 to 9 ounces of water or a sports drink, depending on weight (5 for a child weighing 88 pounds, 9 ounces for a child weighing 132 pounds)
Before Sports Drinking fluids prior to exercise appears to reduce or delay the detrimental effects of dehydration. • 1 to 2 hours before sports: 8 to 16 ounces of cold water • 10 to 15 minutes before sports: 8 to 12 ounces of cold water During Sports • Every 20 minutes: Between 5 and 10 ounces of water or sports drink, depending on weight
After Sports After Sports • Post-exercise hydration should aim to • Post-exercise hydration should aim to correct any fluid lost during the practice. correct any fluid lost during the practice. • Within two hours: at least 24 ounces of • Within two hours: at least 24 ounces of water or a sports drink for every pound of water or a sports drink for every pound of weight lost weight lost
ABOVE 90˚F => NO helmets or shoulder pads!
Injury Report Form
RCYFL Rules and Regulations
Bruce Eggers Vice Chairman
Football Rules 3 Pages TOTAL
www.RiverCityFootball.org
Rookies Football Rules 2 Pages TOTAL
www.RiverCityFootball.org
New RCYFL Rules for 2017 • Removed weight limit on 13s • 12s < 115lbs can play Juniors • 9s and 10s combined into Sophomores Division
Minimum Play Rule • 4 Plays per game NOT including Special Teams • ROOKIES – 4 plays per HALF for a total of 8 plays
Sportsmanship Rule If at any time in the game the point differential is 18 points or more, the winning team will remove their starting skilled players from the offense until such time as the point differential is below 18 points. Skilled players are defined as QB, RBs, and WRs. If the roster size does not allow for the complete removal of skilled players, the skilled players may be moved to down linemen or tight end positions on offense. If the skilled player is moved to the tight end position, it will be as a blocker only. They are not eligible to advance or handle the football. In addition, if at any time in the second half of the game, the point differential is 24 points or more, the game clock will become a running clock stopped only for injuries, penalties, and timeouts. Failure of the Head Coach to adhere to this rule may result in the suspension of the Head Coach as determined by the Chairman, Vice Chariman or League Football Director.
Follow the rule !!!
Practice Schedules
David Thurston League Football Director
Practice Schedules First 6 Days Day Equipment 1 T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 2 Helmet, T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 3 Helmet, T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 4 Helmet, shoulder pads, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 5 Helmet, shoulder pads, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 6 Full Equipment, mouthpiece, and water bottle
Contact Allowed NONE; includes shields, dummies, etc. NONE; includes shields, dummies, etc. PADS; includes shields, dummies, etc. PADS; includes shields, dummies, etc. PADS; includes shields, dummies, etc. FULL
USA Football Acclimation Chart
Practice Schedules Pre-Labor Day – maximum 6 days/week, 2 hours of practice/day Labor Day Weekend – No Activities (Saturday through Monday) Post-Labor Day – maximum 3 days/week, 2 hours of practice/day Maximum of 90 minutes/week of full contact during practices USA Football defines full contact as “Live” and “Thud”.
League Rep Responsibilities
Niki LeHew Registration Director
League Rep Responsibilities • • • •
Check-ins Keeping Parents in line Keeping Coaches in line Enforce Sportsmanship
• Work Directly with the Refs • Check on players down on field
USAFootball Tackle 1 Certification • Head Coaches certified before 1st practice, 8/7 • Assistant Coaches certified before Roster Night, 8/23.
Schedules Game Schedules will be released around Labor Day. First week of games is September 9th. Jamboree Schedules will be released the week of August 20th.
Questions?
Thank you!!!
August 6, 2017
Introductions Danny Davis – Chairman Bruce Eggers – Vice Chairman David Thurston – League Football Director Niki LeHew – Registration Director Glenn Tuck – Director of Officials Charles Terry, M.D. – RVA Pediatrics
Purpose of RCYFL Recreational, competitive youth football and cheer league with a focus on sportsmanship.
NFHS Rule Changes for 2017
Glenn Tuck Director of Officials
Sports Related Medical Issues
Charles Terry, M.D. RVA Pediatrics
Head Coach Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Game Day Conduct Players Assistant Coaches Parents Practice Agenda
Hydration Guidelines Ages 6 to 12
Ages 13 to 18
Before Sports Drinking fluids prior to exercise appears to reduce or delay the detrimental effects of dehydration. • 1 to 2 hours before sports: 4 to 8 ounces of cold water • 10 to 15 minutes before sports: 4 to 8 ounces of cold water During Sports • Every 20 minutes: 5 to 9 ounces of water or a sports drink, depending on weight (5 for a child weighing 88 pounds, 9 ounces for a child weighing 132 pounds)
Before Sports Drinking fluids prior to exercise appears to reduce or delay the detrimental effects of dehydration. • 1 to 2 hours before sports: 8 to 16 ounces of cold water • 10 to 15 minutes before sports: 8 to 12 ounces of cold water During Sports • Every 20 minutes: Between 5 and 10 ounces of water or sports drink, depending on weight
After Sports After Sports • Post-exercise hydration should aim to • Post-exercise hydration should aim to correct any fluid lost during the practice. correct any fluid lost during the practice. • Within two hours: at least 24 ounces of • Within two hours: at least 24 ounces of water or a sports drink for every pound of water or a sports drink for every pound of weight lost weight lost
ABOVE 90˚F => NO helmets or shoulder pads!
Injury Report Form
RCYFL Rules and Regulations
Bruce Eggers Vice Chairman
Football Rules 3 Pages TOTAL
www.RiverCityFootball.org
Rookies Football Rules 2 Pages TOTAL
www.RiverCityFootball.org
New RCYFL Rules for 2017 • Removed weight limit on 13s • 12s < 115lbs can play Juniors • 9s and 10s combined into Sophomores Division
Minimum Play Rule • 4 Plays per game NOT including Special Teams • ROOKIES – 4 plays per HALF for a total of 8 plays
Sportsmanship Rule If at any time in the game the point differential is 18 points or more, the winning team will remove their starting skilled players from the offense until such time as the point differential is below 18 points. Skilled players are defined as QB, RBs, and WRs. If the roster size does not allow for the complete removal of skilled players, the skilled players may be moved to down linemen or tight end positions on offense. If the skilled player is moved to the tight end position, it will be as a blocker only. They are not eligible to advance or handle the football. In addition, if at any time in the second half of the game, the point differential is 24 points or more, the game clock will become a running clock stopped only for injuries, penalties, and timeouts. Failure of the Head Coach to adhere to this rule may result in the suspension of the Head Coach as determined by the Chairman, Vice Chariman or League Football Director.
Follow the rule !!!
Practice Schedules
David Thurston League Football Director
Practice Schedules First 6 Days Day Equipment 1 T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 2 Helmet, T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 3 Helmet, T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 4 Helmet, shoulder pads, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 5 Helmet, shoulder pads, shorts, cleats, mouthpiece, and water bottle 6 Full Equipment, mouthpiece, and water bottle
Contact Allowed NONE; includes shields, dummies, etc. NONE; includes shields, dummies, etc. PADS; includes shields, dummies, etc. PADS; includes shields, dummies, etc. PADS; includes shields, dummies, etc. FULL
USA Football Acclimation Chart
Practice Schedules Pre-Labor Day – maximum 6 days/week, 2 hours of practice/day Labor Day Weekend – No Activities (Saturday through Monday) Post-Labor Day – maximum 3 days/week, 2 hours of practice/day Maximum of 90 minutes/week of full contact during practices USA Football defines full contact as “Live” and “Thud”.
League Rep Responsibilities
Niki LeHew Registration Director
League Rep Responsibilities • • • •
Check-ins Keeping Parents in line Keeping Coaches in line Enforce Sportsmanship
• Work Directly with the Refs • Check on players down on field
USAFootball Tackle 1 Certification • Head Coaches certified before 1st practice, 8/7 • Assistant Coaches certified before Roster Night, 8/23.
Schedules Game Schedules will be released around Labor Day. First week of games is September 9th. Jamboree Schedules will be released the week of August 20th.
Questions?
Thank you!!!
