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New Summer Camps Added!

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NYLFA 2013 Registration

NLYFA 2013 Online Registration is now closed! If you are an alumni fmaily wishing to regsiter late or a new family interested in signing up please contact Kristina Olsen for Cheer and Noel Barry for Football.

Late registrants will be charged an additional $25 late fee



NYLFA 1st Annual Circle of Champions Golf Outing

The NLYFA is pleased to announce its first Circle of Champions Golf Outing fundraiser.
The event is to be held on August 3rd at the Santuary golf course in New Lenox.
Flyers and information will be available at registration on March 23rd. Click here for golf outing registration form.


Football News

2012 - Best year ever for the NLYFA Football
Five of Eight NLYFA teams made it to the Semi- finals!
Two teams won the Superbowl!

Cheer News

Cheer Directors
Kristina Olsen
Jill Fox - Knights
Sue Thorpe - Warriors

Camps & Training Programs

  • Athletic Republic - Science Based Performance Training - Click here
  • Lincoln Way Central High School Football Camp - June 2013 - Click here
  • Lincoln Way West High School Football Camp - July 2013 - Click here
  • Chicago Bears Football & Kicking Camp - June & July 2013 - Click here

Calendar

Warriors Football

Jr. Warriors Coaches

Superlight – Tom Hincks

Lightweight - Danny Hinchliffe

Jr. Varsity - Chuck Niemeier

Varsity - Joe Foster

Knights Football

Jr. Knights Coaches

Superlight – Tom Ellis

Lightweights - Brent Emery

Jr. Varsity – Mike Malito

Varsity - Armie Gasbarro

Welcome to the NLYFA Cheerleading home page

Here's where you can get all the latest information specific to NLYFA Cheerleading
Please check back frequently to stay current as the season progresses.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you have registered AND paid online you do not need to attend registration on March 23rd. If you have not paid please attend registration this Saturday, March 23rd at Lincoln Way West. All new applicants without alumni sibling status will be entered into the Cheer lottery and will be notifed of the results within 72 hours.

Junior Coaches

Please Click here to link to the application PDF.

Lincoln-Way West 2nd Annual Westside Invitational Cheer and Poms Competition - 2012 RESULTS

Superlight Warriors          -     2nd Place in Small Poms Divisiovn
Superlight Knights           -      2nd Place in Large Poms Division
Lightweight Warriors      -     2nd Place in Large Cheer Division
Lighweight Knights         -     3rd Place in Large Cheer Division
Jr. Varsity Warriors            -     2nd Place in Large Cheer Division
Jr. Varsity Knights             -     1st Place in Small Cheer Division
Varsity Warriors                  -     1st Place in Small Cheer Division
Varsity Knights                   -     4th Place in Small Cheer Division

Special Thanks to all our wonderful NLYFA Coaches, Team Moms & Jr. Coaches !!!

The NLYFA Cheerleading Program

The NLYFA Jr. Knights and Jr. Warriors Cheerleading & Poms program is open to all girls in 1st through 8th grade and is designed to provide a positive learning environment that focuses on having fun, building self-esteem, and teaching valuable cheerleading, dance, and teamwork skills.
No previous cheerleading, tumbling, dance, or poms experience is required. Our program offers a range of activities from cheering/performing at football games and spirit rallies to Competition(s) for all of the girls.

The NLYFA Cheerleading season begins with practices in late July and games, practice and competition(s) run through the middle of November. Practice will be 4 days a week from TBD and then will be 2 days a week during the school year.

* Extra Practice(s) may be called as Competition approaches on an “as needed” basis.*

The NLYFA football games are every Wednesday night (except Varsity) and one every weekend from TBD through early November, dependent upon football team playoffs. Competition date(s) “To be Announced.”

NCA Cheer Stunting Clinic

The NLYFA Cheer Program is excited to be hosting a Cheer Stunting Clinic for all of out Lightwight, Jr Varsity and Varisty cheerleading squads - dates to be announced

Questions

Any questions regarding the NLYFA cheerleading program or becoming a cheer coach, please don’t hesitate to email any of the NLYFA cheer directors:

Kristina Olsen      NLYFA Executive Cheer Director
Jill Fox                       NLYFA Asst. Jr. Knights Cheer Director
Sue Thorpe            NLYFA Asst. Jr. Warriors Cheer Director

Please include the following information:
Name of girl
Alumni (team if applicable) or New Registrant
Grade for the 2013-2014 school year
Name of parent
Contact number

2013 Cheerleading Coaches

Jr Knights

Superlight - TBD

Lightweight - TBD

Junior Varsity - TBD

Varsity - TBD

Jr Warriors

Superlight - TBD

Lightweight - TBD

Junior Varsity - TBD

Varsity - TBD

 

2013 Cheerleading Junior Coaches

Jr Knights

Superlight - TBD

Lightweight - TBD

Junior Varsity - TBD

Varsity - TBD

Jr Warriors

Superlight - TBD

Lightweight - TBD

Junior Varsity - TBD

Varsity - TBD

 

Policies and Documents

Our Philosophy

The New Lenox Youth Football Association is a member of the River Valley Football League and is hereafter known as NLYFA. The NLYFA is dedicated to providing a safe, productive and competitive learning environment for boys and girls. The NLYFA is committed to providing experienced adult volunteers who are passionate about teaching the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. Every decision we make begins with, "what is in the best interests of the child." The goal of NLYFA and the River Valley Football League is to provide the highest quality football and cheerleading program available. We accomplish this goal by promoting a healthy and positive attitude in every aspect of our program.

About the NLYFA

  • Not-for-profit Organization
  • Provides Experienced Coaches
  • Quality Equipment
  • Feeder Program for the Lincoln-Way Area High Schools

Volunteers

Our organization cannot exist without volunteers who are willing to maintain a positive and exciting environment for our participating youths. The NLYFA exists for the benefit of our community's children and can only be successful through your participation. If you have questions about volunteering, please contact our president.

Policies and Documents

Volunteer Information

Our organization cannot exist without volunteers who are willing to maintain a positive and exciting environment for our participating youth.

In order to maintain your alumni status and receive your $100 volunteer refund (per family) you are required to volunteer for the organization 3 (three) times for the season per family.

Opportunities for earning volunteer credits for the league are as follows concessions, spirit wear sales, set-up, clean up, split the pot, chains, trash, committee assignments, and others as needed.

One credit must be earned in either the Concession Stand or Concession Stand Set up.

At the time of equipment handout a check made payable to the NLYFA in the amount of $100 will be collected from each family. This check will be returned to you at the time of equipment turn in once all volunteer requirements have been met.

Volunteer sign up will occur ON-LINE and you will be notified when the sign up period is open. Time frames for games are approximate and can run longer due to weather conditions or injuries on the field. Please keep this in mind when you are signing up as we need you to be there for the entire game. If you are unable sign up online OR do not sign up for the required 3 credits, you will be able to sign up on Monday& Tuesday the first week of practice. After that, volunteer jobs will be assigned and finalized. Once the assignments have been finalized all trades and switching will be done through the team parent and communicated to the Volunteer Directors. If you are unable to fulfill your assignment and have exhausted all other options you must notify your Volunteer Directors.

In order to get credit for volunteering you must check in and check out with the Volunteer Director. Failure to do will be considered a NO SHOW. This includes Standby (On Call). As per NLYFA rule, failure to complete a volunteer assignment will result in your child having their helmet/poms pulled and sitting the next game or until the assignment is made up. This will be strictly enforced.

Please note that you are signing up for what you want (first come first serve) and the game time you want. If you sign up during your child’s game, then you are expected to work then. If you do not sign up and are assigned, every effort will be made to you assign you opposite your child’s game, but there is no guarantee . There is a chance that assignments will be made during your child’s game and you will be expected to work then.

The NLYFA does NOT have a “volunteer buyout” option.

Policies and Documents

Tackle Football Coach Application – 2013 Season

Thank you for completing the NLYFA Football Coaching Application.

You will receive a copy of your coaching application submission at the email address you entered, and a NLYFA representative will contact you shortly regarding your application.

If another person at you household would like to submit and additional football coaching application, please click below to fill out an additional survey.

New Football Coaching Application

Please Read All Terms and Conditions Carefully

Purpose: This form allows the NLYFA Athletic Director to follow a structured process for the review and selection of volunteers to fill Head Coaching and Assistant Coaching positions for the upcoming 2012 tackle football season within the NLYFA. Prior to any individual being appointed as a Coach they must submit a completed application, agree to a background check/investigation and interview with the Athletic Director and/or their appointee(s), all of which will be the basis for review and appointment of an individual as a new or returning coach in the NLYFA organization. This selection process is done annually with the goal of constantly improving the coaching available to organization and with no guarantee of position retention.

Instructions: This application must be returned no later than January 11th. Applications received after this date will not be guaranteed consideration for a coaching position for the 2013 season. The NLYFA Athletic Director will consider and appoint candidates until all positions are filled.

Positions: The available positions are (1) Head Coach and up to (5) Assistant Coaches per team (8 total teams). In addition a Team Coordinator will be assigned at the beginning of the season.

Starred (*) Fields in red are required

Contact Information
First Name:* Street Address:*
Middle Initial: City:*
Last Name:* State:*
Preferred Name: Zip:*
Home Phone: Email Address:*
Mobile Phone:    
Drivers Lic. #:*
Drivers Lic. State:*
Race/Ethnicity:*
Please list any children you have playing for NLYFA in the 2013 season:
Name Date of Birth Sport Level
Position Volunteering For: (Please choose the appropriate response)
Level Team Position
Why are you applying for this position?
Football Knowledge Self Ranking
Please rate your knowledge on a scale from 1 – 5. ( 1 = Low, 5 = High)
Offense: Overall:
  Offensive Line:
  Offensive Backs:
  Offensive Ends:
  Offensive Receivers:
Defense Overall:
  Defensive Line:
  Defensive Backs:
  Defensive Linebackers:
Please Describe Your Youth Coaching Philosophy and Background:
Please rate the following:
Please rate on a scale from 1 – 5. (1 = Low, 5 = High)
The importance of winning
The importance of good sportsmanship
The importance of teaching football fundamentals, technique, and safety, to all players on the roster, regardless of winning
The importance of shaping acceptable behavior patterns regardless of winning
The importance of having fun regardless of winning
The importance of leading by example (being a good role model)
The importance of a daily / weekly practice plan
Your knowledge of NLYFA Coaches Code of Conduct
Your knowledge of River Valley Football Rules (Including Minimum Play)
Your knowledge of IHSA Football Rules
Please describe your method for determining position assignments:
Please describe your method for determining playing time:
Coaching Experience:
Do you have any NLYFA coaching experience?  
If yes list the 3 most recent NLYFA tackle football coaching experiences:
Year Level Position Role(s)
Please list any other Youth Sports Coaching experience you may have:
Year Sport Organization Age Group Position
Please list any Youth Sport Coaching Clinics you have attended:
References:
Provide at least 2 Youth Sports Coaching references:
Organization Contact Name Phone  
   
   
Provide at least 3 personal character references:
Contact Name Phone      
     
     
     
Please list your personal football experience and what it meant to you:
Please answer the following questions truthfully:
Do you now, or have you ever, abused illegal substances or been convicted of a drug-related crime?
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?
Have you ever been convicted of child neglect, child abuse, or spousal abuse?
Has your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked within the past 10 years?
Are you currently or have you ever been indicted for substance or sexual abuse?
Other than the above matters, is there any fact or circumstance involving you or your background that would call into question you being entrusted with the supervision, guidance, and caring of young people?
Authorization to perform background check:
By agreeing to these terms, and submitting this form, I give my permission to New Lenox Youth Football Association (NLYFA) or their official designees to conduct a background check on me which may include a review of criminal and child abuse records maintained by governmental agencies. I understand that if appointed to a volunteer position, such position is conditional upon the NLYFA receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability the NLYFA organization, the officers, volunteers and contractors thereof, or any other person or organization that may provide such information. I also understand that regardless of previous appointments, I may not be appointed to a volunteer position. If appointed, I understand that, prior to the expiration of my term; I am subject to suspension and/or removal by the Athletic Director. I hereby certify that to my knowledge the above information and required attachments are true and correct. I understand fraud or non-truthful answers to any of these questions can serve as the basis for finding me unsuitable for appointment to any position. I hereby authorize the NLYFA, its officers, employees, volunteers and contractors to use this form to obtain information from records of the Illinois State Police and/or any other Federal, State and Local government or law enforcement agency pursuant to completing a background check regarding my criminal and child abuse history. I understand that NLYFA must notify me of any findings upon written request.
By typing your name below and clicking on the submit button,
you have electronically signed this form:
Electronic Signature:*

Policies and Documents

Cheerleading Coach Application – 2013 Season

Thank you for completing the NLYFA Cheer Coaching Application.

You will receive a copy of your coaching application submission at the email address you entered, and a NLYFA representative will contact you shortly regarding your application.

If another person at you household would like to submit and additional cheer coaching application, please click below to fill out an additional survey.

New Cheer Coaching Application

Please Read All Terms and Conditions Carefully

Purpose: This form allows the NLYFA Athletic Director and Cheer Director to follow a structured process for the review and selection of volunteers to fill Head Coaching and Assistant Coaching positions for the upcoming 2013 Cheerleading season within the NLYFA. Prior to any individual being appointed as a Coach they must submit a completed application, agree to a background check/investigation and interview with the Athletic Director, Cheer Director and/or their appointee(s), all of which will be the basis for review and appointment of an individual as a new or returning coach in the NLYFA organization. This selection process is done annually with the goal of constantly improving the coaching available to organization and with no guarantee of position retention.

Instructions: This application must be returned no later than (date TBD). Applications received after this date will not be guaranteed consideration for a coaching position for the 2013 season. The NLYFA Athletic Director and Cheer Director will consider and appoint candidates until all positions are filled.

Positions: The available positions are (1) Head Coach and up to (1) Assistant Coaches per team (8 total teams).

Starred (*) Fields in red are required

Contact Information
First Name:* Street Address:*
Middle Initial: City:*
Last Name:* State:*
Preferred Name: Zip:*
Home Phone: Email Address:*
Mobile Phone:    
Drivers Lic. #:*
Drivers Lic. State:*
Race/Ethnicity:*
Please list any children you have playing for NLYFA in the 2013 season:
Name Date of Birth Sport Level
Position Volunteering For: (Please choose the appropriate response)
Level Team Position
Why are you applying for this position?
Please Describe Your Youth Coaching Philosophy and Background:
Please rate the following:
Please rate on a scale from 1 – 5. (1 = Low, 5 = High)
The importance of winning
The importance of good sportsmanship
The importance of teaching cheer/pom fundamentals, technique, and safety, to all cheerleaders on the roster, regardless of winning.
The importance of shaping acceptable behavior patterns regardless of winning
The importance of having fun regardless of winning
The importance of leading by example (being a good role model)
The importance of a daily / weekly practice plan
Your knowledge of NLYFA Coaches Code of Conduct
Your knowledge of basic football rules
Your knowledge of cheerleading/pom
Coaching Experience:
Do you have any NLYFA coaching experience?  
If yes list the 3 most recent NLYFA cheerleading coaching experiences:
Year Level Position  
 
 
 
Please list any other Youth Sports Coaching experience you may have:
Year Sport Organization Age Group Position
Please list any Youth Sport Coaching Clinics you have attended:
References:
Provide at least 2 Youth Sports Coaching references:
Organization Contact Name Phone  
   
   
Provide at least 3 personal character references:
Contact Name Phone      
     
     
     
Please list your personal cheer/pom experience and what it meant to you:
Please answer the following questions truthfully:
Do you now, or have you ever, abused illegal substances or been convicted of a drug-related crime?
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?
Have you ever been convicted of child neglect, child abuse, or spousal abuse?
Has your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked within the past 10 years?
Are you currently or have you ever been indicted for substance or sexual abuse?
Other than the above matters, is there any fact or circumstance involving you or your background that would call into question you being entrusted with the supervision, guidance, and caring of young people?
Authorization to perform background check:
By agreeing to these terms, and submitting this form, I give my permission to New Lenox Youth Football Association (NLYFA) or their official designees to conduct a background check on me which may include a review of criminal and child abuse records maintained by governmental agencies. I understand that if appointed to a volunteer position, such position is conditional upon the NLYFA receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability the NLYFA organization, the officers, volunteers and contractors thereof, or any other person or organization that may provide such information. I also understand that regardless of previous appointments, I may not be appointed to a volunteer position. If appointed, I understand that, prior to the expiration of my term; I am subject to suspension and/or removal by the Athletic Director. I hereby certify that to my knowledge the above information and required attachments are true and correct. I understand fraud or non-truthful answers to any of these questions can serve as the basis for finding me unsuitable for appointment to any position. I hereby authorize the NLYFA, its officers, employees, volunteers and contractors to use this form to obtain information from records of the Illinois State Police and/or any other Federal, State and Local government or law enforcement agency pursuant to completing a background check regarding my criminal and child abuse history. I understand that NLYFA must notify me of any findings upon written request.
By typing your name below and clicking on the submit button,
you have electronically signed this form:
Electronic Signature:*

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