Elmore Park Youth Sports E-Newsletter
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CELEBRATING OUR 38TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO THE YOUTH TRACK CHEERLEADING AND FOOTBALL COMMUNITY | |
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FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGN-UPS TO CONTINUE TILL END OF AUGUST
Football practice is scheduled to kick-off Monday July 26th at Kate Bond Elementary School. Start time is 6 O'Clock. Remember the first full week of practice is shorts, shirt, cleats, helmut. There will be no contact the first week of practice. Sign-ups will continue Monday through Friday from 6 till 8 through-out the months of July and August. For more information contact Tony Miller at 647-6942. FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS FOR MOMS
Football is a simple game of "turf" control. When a team gets the ball, it has 4 downs to move the ball 10 yards and get a "first down." A first down allows the offensive team (the one with the ball) yet 4 more plays. The idea is to advance the ball down the field for a score (touchdown). Most teams, under most circumstances uses the first 3 downs trying to get a new first down. If they don't, they usually punt (kick) it away to the other team on 4th down. Then the defense takes over and tries to hold the other team from getting a new first down. A "second and three" situation would mean that it is the second down of the series and the offense needs three yards for a first down. A "third and five" would mean that during the first two plays the offense gained 5 yards. Now it is the third down in the series and the offense needs 5 more yard to get a first down. If they don't the will probably punt--UNLESS-- they are close enough to the end zone and want to gamble "go for it." If the offense does not get the 10 yards, the ball "goes over on downs"--the other team gets the ball right there! A punt gives up the ball, but hopefully much further down field. Remember this is a turf war. Some basic Rules (1) The offensive linemen "block" the defensive linemen, trying to keep them from tackling the man with the ball. An offensive blocker can use his hands ONLY if they are OPEN. When a blocker uses closed hand he usually is "flagged" (called for a penalty) for "holding." A defensive player CAN use his hands and is only called for holding if he is keeping a receiver (a player trying to catch a pass) from going down field. (2) A player MAY NOT block a player in the back -- this is called "blocking in the back" or "clipping." Many youth leagues prohibit ANY blocking below the waist. Ask your coach if you are not sure of the rule--that's what he's there for! There is a simple way to remember this rule. Only hit a player if you can see his eyes or the numbers on the front of his jersey. (3) 7 players must be even with the line of scrimmage, the other 4 must be "off" back from the line of scrimmage. A violation of this rule is called an "illegal formation." (4) A player may not hit another player with the crown (top) of his helmet. This is called "spiking." The for the safety of all players. A tackler with his head down is vulnerable to neck injury. A good tackler keeps his head up and tackles "face mask to face mask." When a player tackles another player, the tackler should "wrap up." This means the tackler should wrap his arms around the man with the ball and drive him to the ground. (5) A player may not "trip" another player. This is not a legal tackle or block. The player Positions Receiver -- one who catches the pass. Quarter Back -- the thrower of the pass. Running Back -- one who carries the ball on running plays. These players may also be called Tail Backs, or full Backs. LineMen -- players who are "up on" the line of scrimmage like blockers. Defensive Backs -- Defenders "off' the line. These players defend the pass and may be called Corner Backs or Safety's. LineBackers -- These players line up behind the linemen but in front of the defensive backs--in the middle. They have the toughest job because they have to defend against both the pass and the run. But they also get the best chance to hit. Football basics Football is a great game of strategy. Both teams want to win and practice hard so they will. But this is true in all sports. The great thing about Football is that it teaches teamwork. "There is no 'I' in Team." One player cannot "take over" a game like in basketball or baseball. 10 players can do their jobs well and everything is going perfect in a play when suddenly BLAM! -- one player fails in his block and the QB (Quarter Back) is splattered and maybe fumbles. Or after good blocking and a great throw, the receiver just drops the ball. To win regularly, a team has to work together very well--covering each others' back and helping each other out. Every job or position is important. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT ELMORE PARK
FIELD MANAGER ELMORE PARK IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME DURING THE FOOTBALL SEASON TO ASSIST IN MAINTAINING THE FOOTBALL FIELD. DUTIES REQUIRE THAT THE FIELD IS SET-UP AND GAME READY SATURDAY MORNING AT EACH OF OUR 4 HOME GAMES. THIS WILL INCLUDE LINING AND MARKING THE FIELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SYS RULES AND SETTING UP THE CROWD CONTROL ROPES. TYPICALLY THE FIELD IS MARKED AND LINED FRIDAY EVENING PRIOR TO THE GAME OR CAN BE DONE DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TONY MILLER AT 647-6972 OR E-MAIL HIM AT ALMILLER@FEDEX.COM. FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR THIS PERSON MUST BE ENTHUSIASTIC, HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AND PREFERABLY A CELL PHONE. THEY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING OUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMED ABOUT ELMORE PARKS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS. THIS JOB CAN BE A LOT OF FUN FOR THE RIGHT PERSON OR PERSONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT PATTY BACHELOR AT 372-6700 OR E-MAIL HER AT PATTY@MAILTECHNOLOGY.COM HOMECOMING COMMITTEE CURRENT CHAIR OF THE HOMECOMING COMMITTEE IS APRIL POUNDERS. SHE HAS SOME REALLY GREAT IDEAS FOR MAKING THIS THE BIGGEST AND BEST HOMECOMING ELMORE PARK HAS HAD IN RECENT MEMORY. THIS IS A BIG JOB SO THE SUPPORT OF THE WHOLE PROGRAM IS NEEDED. WE ARE LOOKING FOR 5 TO 10 VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT APRIL AT 461-3261 OR EMAIL HER AT EPPCHEERCOMMISH@AOL.COM. GAME DAY ANNOUNCER. ELMORE PARK IS LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 INDIVIDUALS TO WORK THE ANNOUNCERS BOOTH COME GAME DAY. THIS JOB REALLY TAKES 2 PEOPLE TO DO IT WELL AND DO IT RIGHT; 1 TO ANNOUCE AND 1 TO SPOT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TONY MILLER AT 647-6972 OR E-MAIL HIM AT ALMILLER@FEDEX.COM Let Elmore Park Help You Get Your Volunteer Service Hours Are you a High-School student in need of service hours? Well, we have the job for you. Whether its working at a Saturday track meet, taking photos during football games or cheerleading competitions, we can find something for you do to in order for you to fulfill your volunteer service hours obligations. For more information contact Terry Pounders at 650-6578 or email him at vpsys2000@aol.com. |
TOTAL SPORTS MOVING: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SALE ITEMS BEFORE THE MOVE
We got a call from Les Arnold the owner of Total Sports that he will be moving his shop. Currently located at 3051 Kirby Whitten, Total offers a full line of Sporting Goods including football equipment and apparel. Rather than move everything, Les is cutting prices on his existing inventory. The mark downs on Total's stock is sure to be a value to our membership. Les would also like for you to visit his new website at www.totalsportswear.com. ELMORE PARK IS THE NEW OWNER OF 9 SETS OF BLEACHERS
The last week of June, Elmore Park became the proud owners of 9 sets of bleachers (enough to seat 350). This windfall was the result of the efforts of Patty Bachelor contacting St. Annes Catholic School as well as her organizing the move of the bleachers to their new home at Elmore Park. St. Annes is renovating their church grounds and with plans to purchase new bleachers in the works, they no longer had need for the old ones. Patty made the call and put together a team of former Elmore Park participants and parent volunteers to organize the move. Work on the bleachers is continuing, replacing old boards, scrapping and painting the ones that don't need replacing . If anyone would care to support our fundraising efforts in support of renovating the bleachers or would like to volunteer time to the effort, please feel free to contact Patty at 372-6700. Any and All support is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!! YOUR BOOSTER CLUB HARD AT WORK: Pitch-in and Help
A group of parent volunteers will be at Elmore Park's football field this Saturday starting at 8 a.m. to take care of some maintenance and field work. We'll be lining the field for the upcoming football season, working on the bleachers replacing boards and painting as well as cutting grass and spraying for weeds. If anyone would like to pitch in and help come on out and help support our Pack..  Edit Subtopics |