PYF NEWS

We have issued team's equipment already but it is not too late.  While a number of teams are full we do have a few spots remaining on some teams.  If your child is interested in playing PYF football this fall go ahead and register without paying and we will contact you on whether there is a spot available.  If there is room on a team we will then arrange for payment at that point.  After that we will coordinate a time and date to issue you equipment.  We can accept players up until August, provided we have room available.  In instances where a team is full we do have waiting lists.  It is not uncommon for kids that are on a waiting list to be placed on a team due to currently registered players deciding not to play because of families moving, schedule conflicts, preseason injuries, etc...   So click on the "Registration" tab and fill out the form and we will be in touch ASAP. 

Believe it or not football is almost here and equipment handouts are right around the corner. 

Why so early for equipment handouts?

We are handing out equipment now due to the fact that there are several football camps this summer in which our players will need to have their equipment in advance.  We also need to distribute equipment before families leave for summer vacations.

Is it to late to register?

Many teams are full but please check with us by registering ASAP and we will notify you if there is an issue.  Even if you have missed the original equipment handout we can still get you on a team at any point before the season starts in August, provided there is room available.

Handout Dates & Times

Please only come at your team’s specifically assigned date & time listed below.  If for any reason you are unable to make your teams scheduled date there are makeup dates.  Please make every effort to be at either your team date or the appropriate makeup date.

Tuesday, June 2^nd at 5:30pm – Gagliardi / Tides Bantams

Tuesday, June 2^nd at 6:30pm – Grosshans / Seahawks Pee Wees

Tuesday, June 2^nd at 7:30pm – Taylor / Seahawks Juniors

Wednesday, June 3^rd at 5:30pm – Burghardt / Tides Bantams

Wednesday, June 3^rd at 6:30pm – Weymiller / Seahawks Cruisers

Wednesday, June 3^rd at 7:30pm – Smith / Tides Mighty Mites

Thursday, June 4^th at 5:30pm – Bruess / Tides Mighty Mites

Thursday June 4^th at 6:30pm – Laird / Seahawks Mighty Mites

Thursday June 4^th at 7:30pm – Heath / Tides Pee Wees

Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30pm – Leinstock / Seahawks Bantams

Directions to PYF Storage Unit (Harbor Storage):

Our storage units are located at Harbor Storage at 2005 34^th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor.

This is near the Tacoma Narrows Airport just north of the Point Fosdick & Stone Drive intersection on 34^th Ave NW.  Please have your kids leave the footballs or any other balls at home. The owners of the storage units watch over the video cameras and will call to complain if they see players running around the other units. Also leave baseball hats at home as they often get left at the storage units after trying on helmets.

Fitting of Equipment

Each player will be fitted with the appropriate size specific helmet, shoulder pads and uniform.  Please have your child come to the handout wearing some type of bike short, girdle or underwear underneath their loose pant or shorts, as players will be asked to try on the pants.  Kids need to wear easy off pants/shorts for trying on pants.  Coaches will need the players to try on the pants and ensure a good fit,  this saves everyone headaches by minimizing exchanges.

Parent Pickup

Under no circumstances will parents be allowed to simply pick up equipment without the player being properly fitted with the correct size gear first. Your child MUST be present at the handout to be properly fitted for his gear. 

Birth Certificates and Medical Release Forms

If you have not done so already, please bring a copy of your child’s Birth Certificates and the signed Medical Release form.  If you need a copy of the Medical Release form it is available under the “Resources” tab and located in PYF Forms.

We look forward to seeing each of you real soon and we are so excited to get this season started!

 In recent years several PYF teams have offered their own speed and agility camps during the summer.  Not all coaches could offer this due to their summer schedules.  So in order to provide equal opportunity for all PYF players we have created the high end PYF Speed and Agility Camp.  This training will be designed and conducted by the folks at Competitive Edge along with several of our PYF Coaches.  This camp starts next Monday!

Location: Gig Harbor High School - Lower Grass Field

Time:        6:00-7:00pm

Dates:      Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (not on all dates, due to conflicting camps)

   June: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29

   July: 1, 3, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22

   August: 3, 5, 7

Cost:         $50 This includes all 23 sessions and a T-Shirt. 

Ages:        Any PYF player, no matter the age

Who is Competitive Edge?

Competitive Edge is a sports training organization where they develop athletes to become better all-around in all aspects of sports and training. Their trained professionals develop strength, agility, power, coordination, endurance and balance using the latest training techniques.   They help build the connection between training and performance.  Competitive Edge also teaches the mental and psychological aspects of sports competition.  Their goal is to teach each athlete how to train with discipline...how to establish the confidence and character it takes to be successful.   Competitive Edge has a successful record of working with athletes to demonstrate that the proper blending of physical training and mental toughness is the key to achieving athletic excellence.

Goals of the Camp?

•   Introduce foundations of speed, agility, strength and core conditioning
•   Give athletes the tools necessary to improve their fitness levels
•   Relate to athletes how performance training will impact game performance 
•   Functional/Dynamic Warm-up
•   Upper/Lower Body Speed Mechanics
•   Acceleration/Deceleration Drills
•   Rapid Change of direction to acceleration drills
•   Intro to speed endurance/interval training
•   Core/Ab strength development
•   1 hour performance training.
•   Bring your cleats and plenty of water!

 INSTRUCTORS:

Brian Peterson - A nationally certified training specialist.

Caesar Rayford – Former UW Husky DE and current Canadian Football League player.