South BrunswickPolice Athletic League

2012Football & Cheer

Orientation

Orientation

History of South Brunswick Police Athletic League (SBPAL)

Overview of the SBPAL rules and regulations

Cheer Overview

Football Overview

SBPAL History & Vision

Began as Recreational Flag League. Programs now include: Pop Warner Flag and Tackle Football and Cheerleading, Travel Basketball, Wrestling, Township Flag Football (8-13 years old)

The purpose of our organization:

• Providing children of South Brunswick Township or eligible children from surrounding communities with opportunities and activities for constructive use of leisure time.

• Develop a friendly relationship between community, its youth and the police officers and engender a spirit of respect for law and order.

• Establish developmental and competitive sports within the community.

New for 2012

• Reduced Fees: SBPAL is offering a reduced fee for early registration this year – fees will increase starting July 1 – so register early!

• Professional Speed, Strength and Agility Trainer: SBPAL has contracted a professional trainer who will be conducting pre-season speed, strength, and conditioning training for all SBPAL football players (included in the cost of registration). We’ll have more information on the pre-season conditioning in the upcoming weeks.

• Tiny Mites are coming to S. Brunswick: Lastly, SBPAL will continue to offer the flag football program for ages 5-7 this season, but will also be offering Tiny Mites tackle football for ages 5-7. We'll have more details for anyone interested at the Open House.

• Equipment Storage at Rowland Park!

Unloading the Container

South Brunswick & Pop Warner

• SBPAL Pop Warner is one of 27 associations within the Central Jersey Pop Warner organization

• Central Jersey Pop Warner has over 140 tackle teams, 51 flag and 94 cheer teams– Over 6,000 youth

• Pop Warner is a national organization, divided into 8 regions covering over 42 states, 400,000 participants, over 7,000 tackle, 1,000 flag and 6,000 cheer teams– Participants must maintain academic standards to participate

– Central Jersey Pop Warner is part of the Eastern Region (NY to Maryland)

– National website - www.popwarner.com

• SBPAL Football adheres to both Central Jersey, Eastern Region and National Pop Warner guidelines and rules

SBPAL Rules & Regulations

Registration / Financial commitments• Registration is first-come, first-serve basis.

• Full payment is expected at time of registration unless otherwise arranged

– Checks returned for insufficient funds will result in additional $25 fee and a Cash or money order is required to replace the bounced check(s).

• Failure to remain current with financial obligations will result in player’s suspension

SBPAL Rules & Regulations

Absences

• Unexcused absences from regular season or post-season events are grounds for dismissal from program

• Dismissed participants may apply for re-instatement next season but are not eligible for pre-registration

• Participants who are absent (unexcused) for more than 50% of practices are not permitted to compete in that week’s event

• Arrive on-time, unexcused lateness may result in dismissal from practice or game

• Parents/guardians must attend flag practice – no drop-offs• Vacations

– Football, only 5 consecutive excused practices are allowed

– Cheer, only 5 excused practices are allowed for the season

SBPAL Rules & Regulations

Equipment / Awards

• Maintain uniforms properly and return in clean condition; uniform deposit required

• All post-season awards are sole responsibility of SBPAL

• Only SBPAL Regional Champions are eligible to compete in National Competition

• Individual or team fundraising without SBPAL permission is prohibited

SBPAL Rules & Regulations

Coaching / Practices / Games

• Notify Coach / Director of any medical, behavioral, or dietary conditions

• Only players, coaches, and SBPAL Executive Board are allowed on field of play or practice field

• Parents must remain outside the field of play in designated areas

• Coaching by parents from the sidelines during practice or games is prohibited

• Coaches may designate parents to perform certain ‘on-field’ functions (play count, chains)

SBPAL Rules & Regulations

Coaching / Practices / Games (cont.)

• Coaches must be safety-certified: Rutgers or NYSCA

• Any coach or parent who violates Code of Conduct will be brought before the SBPAL Executive Board

• Coaches are not permitted to request contributions, solicit business or use their position to represent any business entity to our SBPAL parents for any reason without prior authorization from SBPAL Board

• The SBPAL Board is responsible for all facilities issues. Coaches must refer all matters to the Football Director.

DocumentationBelow is a list of the documents you will need to provide to your athlete’s

coach during the first week of practice.– Child’s original, raised seal birth certificate

• For both returning at new players as mandated by the CJPW

– Copy of LAST report card for the school year

– Small photo (head and shoulders)

– Little Scholars Pop Warner Doctor’s Authorization form (only acceptable form stating the child is eligible to participate in football/cheer. Note must be dated after January 2011. Each sibling must have his/her own note.)

– Equipment Deposit ($150 – Football, $75 – Cheer >> check made out to SBPAL)

– Parent and Player Consent Form

– Parent Code of Conduct

– Player Code of Conduct

– Consent for emergency medical treatment

Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program

Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status. This process begins at the association level and

up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level.

The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point average and fifth grade completion to apply for All-American status. After the

applications have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team All-Americans (35 football, 35 cheer per grade), National Second Team All-

Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.

Pop Warner hosts an awards program each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our participants. Scholarships are awarded and we

recognize those that have contributed and served as exemplary ambassadors for Pop Warner. All Scholar All-Americans (1st Team, 2nd Team & Honorable

Mention) are eligible to attend the PWLS National All-American Banquet.

PAL Cheer Overview

Joann Campisano, Cheer Director

Cheer Head Coaches

• Tiny MiteHead Coach: Open

• Mighty MiteHead Coach: Melissa WojaczykAssistant Coach: Catherine Oliver

• Jr. Pee WeeHead Coach: Robyn VitelliAssistant Coach: Kim Spinelli

• Pee WeeHead Coach: Autumn Frock

Cheerleading AgeCriteria

TeamAge

(as of July 31st)

Tiny Mite 5 – 7

Mitey Mite 7 – 8 – 9

Junior Pee Wee 9 – 10 – 11

Pee Wees 11 – 12

Uniform Deposit

• $75 uniform deposit required

• Uniforms will be distributed in August.

Goals for our Cheerleaders

Our Goals are:– Safety– Fun– Progression– Teamwork

Our coaches are volunteers Positive & respectful communication is the

key to providing the best possible experience for all of us!

COMMITMENT

• With great anticipation, this year our Jr. Pee-Wee & Pee-Wee squads will take the National Route.

• Our competition days are full days!

• In order to be a success, it is imperative that the parents get involved to assist with planning & fundraising. Further details once we reach that point.

• If anyone backs out if we make the Competition route, there will be a 1-year suspension from cheer.

Practice & AttendancePolicies

• Practice starts the first week of August. The start date, days & times are determined by your Coach.

• Coaches will not schedule practices on Fridays in August so you may plan long weekends with your family.

• Cheerleaders are required to dress appropriately for practice, that means attire that is appropriate gym class and athletic activities. Coaches will review this policy prior to the first practice

• Attendance is as follows: 5 unexcused absences are permitted before removal from a team. 3 lateness’s of more than 10 minutes each, equals one absence – excused absences are ONLY religious education class & prolonged illness with a doctor’s note.

2011 CheerleadingCompetition Schedule

JR.PW'S & PW'S

1. October 20, 2012

2. To Be Announced

2012 Cheer Apparel Order Process

Each cheerleader will need cheer sneakers, white no show socks, black cheer bloomers and a black cheer bodysuit for games.

In order to facilitate the apparel order process we have partnered with Team Cheer and developed on on-line order site.

WWW.Teamcheer.com

Directions will be provided at your fitting.

CheerleadingCommunicationsJoAnn Campisano

joanncampru@gmail.com

http://www.sbpalsports.orgSchedules

NewsContact InfoDirections

Cheerleading Communications

If you have an issue, problem, concern or suggestion, the proper steps are:

1) Speak to your head coach after practice or arrange a time to get together

2) If needed, escalate to a Cheer Co-Director

3) If needed, escalate to Cheer Committee

4) If needed, escalate to SBPAL Board

Football Program OverviewRich Boulware and Don Parlow,

Football Directors

Pop Warner FootballAge/Weight Division Age(s)

Certification Weight Range

FLAG 5-6-7 No weight limits

TINY-MITE(older/lighter)

5-6-7No older/lighter

35-75 lbsNo older/lighter

MITEY-MITE(older/lighter)

7-8-9N/A

45-90 lbsN/A

JUNIOR PEE WEE(older/lighter)

8-9-1011*

60-105 lbs60-85 lbs

PEE WEE(older/lighter)

9-10-1112*

75-120 lbs75-100 lbs

JUNIOR MIDGET(older/lighter)

10-11-1213*

90-145 lbs 90-120 lbs

MIDGET(older/lighter)

12-13-1415*

105-170 lbs105-140 lbs

UNLIMITED(older/lighter)

11-12-13-14No older/lighter

105 lbs+No older/lighter

*The asterisked (*) provisions in each division allow the so-called "older but lighter" player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above.

A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a maximum of 9 pounds.

Football Schedule

• Practice begins Wednesday, August 1st

• Flag and Tiny Mite• Practice 3 nights a week in August; • 2 nights a week during school

• Tackle• Week 1: 10 hours conditioning• 5 nights a week in August • 3 nights a week during school with Saturday walkthroughs Arrive 15 minutes early for practices• Scrimmages – 2 to 3 in August• First Game – Last weekend of August• Games on Sunday

– Flag and Tiny Mite 9:00am (subject to change)– MM 10:00am– JPW 11:30am– PW 1:00pm

• Post-season – Bowl Games/Playoffs

2012 Viking Camps

Non-contact instructional camps

SB school coaches and guest college coaches will teach young players the safe & proper way to play football

Registration forms are located on the www.sbpalsports.org

PAL Football Committee• Jake Rodriguez – SB PAL President

• Mike Muha – SB PAL Vice President

• Rich Boulware – Football Program Director

• Don Parlow – Football Program Director

• Ed Young – Football Committee

• Doug Cooper – Football Committee & Snack Shack

Football Coaching Staffs

Pee-Wee • Head Coach: Andy Goldsmith• Assistant Coaches: Dave

Seavers, Doug Cooper, Richard Boulware

Jr. Pee-Wee• Head Coach: Don Parlow• Assistant Coaches: Andy

Fellouris, John Elko, Phil Campbell, Jake Rodriguez

Mighty Mite • Head Coach: Ed Young• Assistant Coaches: Sean

D'Angiolillo, Jim Woisznies, Rich Rubin

Tiny Mite• Head Coach: Rich Hoff• Assistant Coaches: TBD

Flag • Head Coach: TBD   • Assistant Coaches: TBD

We Can’t Do This Alone!• All coaches need your support

• ‘Dinner table’ conversation must be positive & supportive

• Volunteer!!!

• If you have an issue, problem, concern, suggestion, the steps are:

1. Speak to your head coach after practice or arrange a time to get together

2. If needed, escalate to Football Director

3. If needed, escalate to Football Committee

4. If needed, escalate to SBPAL Board

FootballCommunications

http://www.sbpalsports.org• Schedules• Contact Info• Directions• Rainouts

Email us at:Richard.Boulware@gmail.com

dfparlow@comcast.net

South BrunswickPolice Athletic League

2012Football & Cheer Orientation

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