1. 2017 Football and Cheer
Parents’ Orientation

2. Important Websites/Email http://LHYSL. org/ LHYS. hornets@gmail
Important Websites/ Follow us on

3. About LHYSL
Provide football and cheer opportunities for children grades 1-6 in the Licking Heights Community
501c3 not-for-profit (donations are accepted!)
Feeder system to our District
Student Athletes first. It is about the kids…not the parents. By-laws ensure fairness to every athlete.
Board is made up of community member volunteers dedicated to the best experience possible for your kids.

4. Board Members Jon Buerkel President Natasha Cornelius Concession Mgr.
Darryl Huffman
Vice President
Diane Chiriac
Team Mom Coordinator
April Riccardo
Treasurer
Jamie Hunt
Member
Lori Landry
Secretary
Jennifer Bunner
Steve Greene
Football Director
Kevin Greene
Katrina Youngquist
Cheer Director
OPEN
Kevin Adams
Equipment Mgr.
Krista Swickard
Fundraising Mgr.

5. We play in the LCLYF

6. Parents’ Role

7. COMPLETE REGISTRATION AND PAPERWORK1
COMPLETE REGISTRATION AND PAPERWORK
Parent Code of Conduct
Insurance Waiver
Concussion Code of Conduct

8. GET YOUR CHILD WHERE THEY NEED TO BE ON TIME2
GET YOUR CHILD WHERE THEY NEED TO BE ON TIME
Football Combine
Tuesday and Wednesday
July 25th and 26th
Cheer Evaluations
Wednesday, July 26th
Football and Cheer Equipment Pickup
Saturday, July 29th*
*Time is determined by team
Football Practices Start
Monday, July 31st
Cheer Practices Start
Hive Night/Parade
Friday and Saturday
August 18th and August 19th
Opening Day
Sunday, August 20th

9. 3 SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Understand the Requirements Full Contact Sport
Risks of injury, concussions
Time Demanding
Practices, Games
Physically Demanding
Proper Rest and Sleep, Diet, Hydration
Psychologically Demanding
Learning Roles, Developing Confidence
Encouragement and Support of Parents

10. 3 SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Understand Injury/Return to Play Guidelines
Player should report to the head coach when injured
Report any injuries during a game or practice
Report any injuries that appear after getting home
The Head Coach will determine participants activity status
All injured athletes will attend practices and games unless excused by the Head Coach
Serious injuries require “Return to Play” clearance
Broken bone, concussion etc.
Injured athlete will not be permitted to practice or play until being released in writing by a doctor

11. 3 SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Communicate the Code of Conduct:
The following items are acts of misconduct and will not be tolerated:
Any use, possession, or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco
Disrespect toward any coach, athletic trainer or manager in the program
Stealing, Bullying, Dishonesty
General Misconduct or Horseplay
Anything not listed above but can be considered irresponsible or uncooperative.

12. 4
VOLUNTEER
Concession and Chains
Team Parent
Board of Directors

13. 4 VOLUNTEER Concession and Chains
Each team/squad will provide Volunteers
For Craig Field (Home) games, but NOT your son/daughter’s game
Participation is essential to the Leagues existence
And it’s fun and easy!
We reserve the right to administer a monetary fine, towards your team, for failure to:
Participate
Not report for duty at your allotted time
Cancel without finding a replacement

14. 4
VOLUNTEER
Team Parent
Each team/squad is required to have a Team Parent that will:
Be a liaison between the coaches, parents, and Team-parent Coordinator
Organize post game snacks (if any)
Organize team fundraisers (if any)
Plan/organize end-of-season party

15. RESPECT THE VOLUNTEER COACHES5
RESPECT THE VOLUNTEER COACHES
DO NOT approach coach during a practice or game (observe a 24 hour cooling off period)
DO NOT discuss issues regarding Player’s Position or Playing Time (unless they are not receiving minimum plays)
DO ask the coach for a time to talk either after practice, or on a day without an event
DO send coach a respectful
Concern about player’s treatment
Available times to contact you
DO call and leave voic to set up a meeting

16. Grievance Process Applies for both Cheer and Football
Step 1: Discuss with athlete first
Step 2: Discuss concerns with Head Coach (after practice)
Step 3: If not addressed by Head Coach complete Grievance Form and Submit
Step 4: Grievance is reviewed by the LHYSL President an evaluated for completeness
Step 5: Appropriate actions determined by Officers of the board (President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Secretary)

17. Grievance Process
Please do NOT discuss with Board Members, bypass the Head Coach and file a grievance first.
Do NOT contact the Licking County League Youth Football (LCLYF) Commissioner
Please DO discuss with athlete first, discuss with Head Coach next, and THEN complete Grievance Form 10 (Online) in full

18. How this all works. Football

19. Football Draft Draft will be held the morning of July 29th
Coaches will contact players shortly after the draft to notify team and specific pick up time.
Pick-up times are same day, July 29th, from 11-3 p.m.
Please come only during your child’s team/squad assigned time slot!
Pick up will be at Eastpointe Church.

20. Football Equipment
Football equipment will be issued and fit at Equipment Handout Day on July 29th
Please don’t arrive early and expect to get in line
Estimate minutes to get thru all stations
Parents with multiple kids, bring youngest with oldest and we will size and fit them together

21. Football Equipment Please Respect League-Issued Equipment
Game Jersey [Player’s keep at end of season]
Game Pants [Returned]
Practice Jersey [Returned]
Helmet & Shoulder Pads [Returned]
Player’s Required to get
Practice Pants [Recommended integrated pants]
Socks [Maroon]
Cleats [non-metal]
Must wear your issued equipment
for practices and games (do not wear game pants for practice)

22. Football Equipment You are responsible for each item issued
If lost or damaged beyond normal wear and tear, you will pay to replace
Do not Alter or Label Anything
Do not cut or alter any of our equipment/straps
Do not add anything to any piece of equipment
Do not add anything to helmets (tape, numbers, Breast Cancer stickers)

23. Football Practices START MONDAY, July 31st
Practice at High School from 6-8 p.m.
Day of weeks may vary depending on game
Days of week determined by Head Coach
4 days per week (before school)
3 days per week (during school)
Since we want as many Hornet fans to attend the LH varsity games, Friday will not be used for practice
Parent/Guardian must stay at Practice

24. Being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.
Attendance Policy
Coaches expect players to be in attendance and on time at all team events during the season including:
Team Meetings
Practices
Scrimmages
Games
Being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.

25. Being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.
Attendance Policy
Coaches may excuse an absence due to:
An emergency (family, academic, medical)
An illness (If you stay home or go home from school sick, you are excused)
MUST communicate DAY OF absence to Head Coach (Voic , or Text)
Being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.

26. How this all works. Cheer

27. Cheer Uniforms Please respect league-issued equipment
Uniform shell, skirt, and pom-poms
Spankies, cropped body suit and bow
If torn please contact the Cheer Director for assistance.
Instructions for uniform care to be provided at uniform pick up
Cheerleaders required to get socks and tennis Shoes
Wear your issued equipment only for games

28. Being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.
Cheer Practices
START MONDAY, July 31st
Practice at High School from 6-8 p.m.
Days of week determined by Head Coach
4 days per week (before school)
2-3 days per week (during school)
Fridays will not be used for same reason as football practice.
Parent/Guardian must stay at practice
Being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.

29. Cheer Camp Not Mandatory
August 10th and 11th, Noon-3p in the high school auxiliary gym.
Registration is $25
Girls are going to learn chants, fight song, and jumps for youth night!
We will also be giving spirit
sticks to best squads!

30. QUESTIONS?