THE HUDDLE                     November 2008

Official Newsletter from American Youth Football & Cheer
The Largest Youth Football Organization in the U.S. is powered by Under Armour

AYF Hall of Fame adds eight new members

American Youth Football is proud to announce the new enshrinees to the AYF Hall of Fame!

American Youth Football's highest honor is bestowed upon those who have dedicated their lives to serving youth for more than 25 years. This award distinguishes American Youth Football as a Community of Exemplary Leaders. Other youth organizations are merely corporations or business enterprises. The efforts of these individuals encouraged youth to "complete the circle of giving back" to their communities -- the mission of American Youth Football. Congratulations!
 
The induction will take place Wednesday, December 10 during the AYF National Championships in Central Florida. Former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka of ESPN will present the recipients with their AYF Hall of Fame Rings.

AYF HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2008

Al Bates - Kissimmee, Fl
Dennis Beaty - New Britian, CT
Kipper Bell - San Diego, CA
Diane Cecchetti - New Hampshire
Billy Christmas - Tampa, Fl
Bill Goodwin - Pawtucket, RI
Jim Hinkle - Virginia Beach, VA
Bob Taghon - High Ridge, IL

 

 


Coach Ditka will welcome Championships participants


Mike Ditka, coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears, will welcome AYF coaches and players at his Runaway Beach Club Resort with a celebratory barbecue to kick off the AYF Championships Dec. 6-13 in Orlando, Florida.

Ditka will also participate in other events during the week to show his support for youth football in America.

Check out the highlights of championship week!

 

 

 

National Websites

AYF Home Page
Under Armour AYF National Championship Site
AYC Cheer site
Join AYF
MyAYF Members ONLY Service Panel
Coach/Adminstrator/Parent Social Network
AYF Players ONLY Social Network

 

Norwalk Youth Football and Cheer holds "Give Back Day"

In recognition of national "Make A Difference Day" on October 25, the members of Norwalk Youth Football and Cheer recognized organizations that are making a difference in their community. Game spectators were encouraged to bring canned food for the local community shelter and collect monetary donations for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In addition, the Red Cross was on hand to distribute educational information.

AYF recognizes this extraordinary Giving Back effort!

 

 

National Championships
schedule announced


The full schedule for the National Championships Dec. 6-13 in Orlando, Florida, has been announced.

Check out the full schedule!

 

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Nominations for annual awards are now due

Each year, AYF recognized a Volunteer of the Year, Football Coach of the Year, Cheer Coach of the Year, and also gives out a Giving Back to the Community award. Nominations for these awards are now due!

To submit a nomination, visit the Control Panel on
MyAYF.com!

 

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About AYF

American Youth Football (AYF) is the largest youth football organization in the U.S. A National Youth Partner of the NFL, AYF provides support services, academic scholarships, grants, "Giving Back" programs and tournaments to more than 500,000 youth members. AYF is the only youth football program with members in all 50 states and several countries worldwide. AYF is committed to Giving Back and has donated more than $14 million dollars in grants and product to communities that support youth football.

AYF offers all-inclusive football and cheer divisions to every team and league, enabling every child a place to play and Age/Weight and Grade-Based Age Protected Divisions make AYF the most competitive youth football organization in the World.