YOUTH FOOTBALL SIGN UPS NOW!

I know baseball just started and no one wants to think about football, but if you want to get your son on a youth team this summer you really need to do just that.

For most associations in South County, returning player registration will begin in the next few weeks. New player registration usually begins in April. Since there are only 35 players per tackle team, and most associations only field one or two teams per division, they do fill up quickly.

San Diego Youth Football and Cheer is the largest conference in San Diego County and operates 6 associations in the South County from Imperial Beach to Bonita. You can find their links on our side blog. Check your individual association's website for registration dates.

For all associations there are standard requirements, the county contract with player photo (3 copies), the physical (turned in prior to practice), the final report card. You will also be required to turn in proof of residency (some associations require more than one source, you will need to check with your local association), also, each association has their own forms for refund policy, weight requirements, player and parent code of conduct, etc.

My son played for Otay Ranch Broncos and then moved to the Eastlake Panthers last year. The caliber of coaches he has had the fortune of being coached by all his years has been amazing. I believe much of who my son has become is a direct result of the lessons he has learned from his football experiences and the people that surround him while he is there. Last year was a very trying year and the coaches were incredible, they made all the difference to a boy that could have lost football forever. That is community and I respect those individuals that give their time and energy to our youth.
The mission statement of San Diego Youth Football and Cheer (just wanted to share, because I think it is important to know, they teach more than just football)

Our organization will make every effort to make sure that every child with the desire to participate gets the opportunity to play or cheer, without regard to prior experience or athletic ability.

We are committed to instilling Honesty, Loyalty, Integrity, Teamwork, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Respect, Leadership, Trust and Commitment in our young participants. We believe these values and virtues are important to their growth and to them becoming active members of our community and society.

We will instill in our youth the challenge of competition, the joy of victory, the reality of defeat, the importance of commitment and the spirit of community. Our Scholar Athlete Recognition program is to directly underscore the importance of academic achievement among athletes, and by doing so, it will prepare them for the challenges of high school and collegiate environments.

These goals will be achieved through organizing our dedicated volunteers, caring parents, and business associates who wish to partner with our great youth sport program.