Flag Football practices start on or around
the week of August 5th. The frequency of
practices are 3 or 4 days a week.
Tackle football practice will begin around
the last week of 29. Practices are usually scheduled for
five days a week until Labor Day or when school
starts.
*Practices are scheduled around coaches
schedules, so time and days may vary.
Is practice every day necessary?
YES! The first month of practice is known as the conditioning month. Your child has enrolled in
a sport that requires him or her to be ready to play against others who have conditioned in the
same manner. If your child is not conditioned properly, he or she could be prone to injuries.
How can I contact someone from the
CSYFA?
The easiest way is by calling the CSYFA* Hotline
(630-415-3685). This hotline has a recorded
message telling you about upcoming events, location of
practices, location of games and other
general information. You may also e-mail the CSYFA at webmaster@csyfa.com
or you can check the website (www.csyfa.org/com) for a
listing of the CSYFA Executive Board and their contact
numbers.
*To request refunds please contact the treasurer of the
program.
Helmet, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh pads, rib protector and uniform.
Every child who plays must have a mouth guard, spikes, an athletic supporter, girdle with pads,
practice pants and some type of practice jersey/shirt. We recommend you purchase these items
before mid-July. Due to demand, some of these items are hard to find late in the summer.
Practices are held at various parks and
schools throughout Carol Stream. You will be notified
a
few days prior to the first practice of your child’s
location for practice. If you do not
receive a call, you may call the hotline (415-3685) for
practice info or contact the CSYFA president.
Yes. The CSYFA has options for fundraising.
You must choose one at the time of your
registration.
Unfortunately, your child will not be able
to participate in the CSYFA and you will be issued a
refund or you can buy out of the fundraiser.
The CSYFA will hold a parent’s meeting
before the season begins. It is imperative that
parents attend.
Ask any one of the board members, sign up
for a committee at registration or call the hotline at
415-3685. Remember, our program is only as good as you make
it – so go ahead and get involved.
Yes, contact the treasurer. He/she will need the
request in writing, an email is fine. Please see the
"Contact Us" section for more information.
Generally there are two equipment handouts
scheduled prior to the season. The times and dates
will be posted on the website, or you can contact the
equipment manger (see the contact us page)for details.
Due to the size of our program, it is
impossible to guarantee a child on any one team so we
will
not be taking any requests. We realize many players travel
from other communities and we will do our best to make sure
practices are scheduled near one another so parents may
utilize car pools.
When and where does the board meet?
The regularly scheduled CSYFA board meetings take place the
2nd Monday of every month at the Carol Stream Public
Library at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted in the Carol
Stream Examiner and on our web site).
The meetings are open to the public and
everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
YES!!! Every family is required to volunteer
for at least one activity during the year. You will
be asked to hand in a completed volunteer form when you
register or when your child picks up
his/her equipment.
Here are the ways you can volunteer:
-
Concessions – Help the concessions
committee with running of the concession stand.
-
Team Concessions – Represent your team
by working in the concession stand during a game
-
Pep Rally – Help with the planning and
running of the pep rally in August
-
Picture Day – Help with organizing the
teams at picture day and distributing pictures
-
Equipment – Help with distribution,
collection, maintenance and inventory of all
equipment.
-
Fundraising – Assist with corporate
fundraising, fundraising activities and for solicitation
of
raffle/silent auction items.
-
Dinner Dance – Help with planning of
the end of the year fundraiser.
-
End of the Year Awards Ceremony –
Assist with the end of the year award ceremony for the
players and family.
-
Field Operations – Volunteer to be on
the “chain gang” for your team at home games.
-
Game Day – Volunteer to work the
scoreboard and do field announcing at home games during
your child’s game.
-
Game Day 2 – Volunteer to work the
scoreboard and do field announcing at any home
game.
-
Sportswear – Help with the selling and
distribution of CSYFA apparel before and during the
season.
-
Homecoming – Join the committee to
help plan the homecoming weekend
-
Field Break Down – Break down the
field after the games have finished for the day
-
Press – Volunteer to help with
gathering information to submit to local papers about
the games and activities of the CSYFA during the
season
-
Marketing & Advertising of CSYFA for Fund Raising, Sales, and articles of Clothing. This also
includes Web Site Development and Updating.
-
Corporate Sponsorships - if your company
or someone else wants to advertise at our games, we can
provide assist you in donating to our program.
Other – GIVE US YOUR IDEAS!
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