PINE-RICHLAND UNITED YOUTH FOOTBALL 
Approved: October 9, 2018 
By-laws (Amended and Restated March 31, 2025) 
Amber Martin 

 Article 1 Organization 

Section I: The name of the organization shall be Pine-Richland United Youth Football and Cheer League (“PRUYFL”), hereby known as the “Association”. 

Section II: This Association is organized exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future United States Internal Revenue law. 

•  No part of the net earnings of the Association shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, any of its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Association shall be authorized to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the exempt purposes. 
• No substantial part of the activities of the Association shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Association shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. 
• Notwithstanding any other provision of these By-Laws, the Association shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

Article II Purpose of the Association 

Section I: The objective of this Association shall be to administer, coordinate, instruct, condition physically and mentally; as well as to instill the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, courage and respect, in the children of the Pine-Richland community, so that they may grow to be good and healthy men and women. 

Section II: This objective will be achieved by providing competitive football and cheerleading. The Association will bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skills or the winning of games is secondary to the primary goal of molding responsible and healthy future men and women. 

Section III: The Association may seek guidance from the rules and regulations of the United Youth Football League. 

Section IV: Provide a means of financial support through fundraising activities to help reduce the cost to players. 

Article III Fiscal Year 

Section I: The fiscal year shall be from January 1st through December 31st. 

Article IV Membership 

Section I: Any boy or girl meeting the requirements of age and weight set forth in the United Youth Football League rules, of which the Association is a member, shall be permitted to play football or cheer within the Association. 

Section II: The parents of all children registered for and participating in the programs offered by this Association are considered members. 

Section III: Any individual not qualified for membership as stated above and expressing a desire to join this Association may apply for membership as required by the Board of Directors and will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the next meeting following application. 

Section IV: Player/Cheer regulations for participating in the Association are included in Appendix D and Appendix E. 

Section V: The Association is a parent volunteer organization and requires a predetermined number of volunteer hours from all families in the Association. At least one part of the required hours will be spent in the concession stand. 

Article V Board of Directors, Officers, Committees

Section I: The goal of this Board of Directors is to carry out the purposes of the Association, to have loyalty to the entire Association and United Youth Football League (“League”), to promote a positive attitude for the group, and to conduct itself in the spirit of good sportsmanship. The Board of Directors shall have the power to conduct all financial business of the Association, direct and make appointments for referees and coaches, and oversee duties of the officers. The officers shall report to and be subject to all decisions by the Board of Directors. Any board member may be removed from office by a ¾-majority vote of all Board Members. 

Section II: The Board of Directors shall consist of eight voting members: 

• PRESIDENT (voting): Coordinates and leads all meetings of the Board of Directors and members. The President is to be an ex-officio member of all committees and oversees the work of all Board members to ensure that they are properly fulfilling their responsibilities; presides over the meetings of the Board of Directors, appoints Board members to standing committees, and acts as the official spokesperson for the organization. 
   
• VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOTBALL (voting): Presides in the absence of the President at all meetings of the Board of Directors or members. In the event that the office of the President becomes vacant during the elected term, the Vice President of Football shall succeed to the office of President for the remainder of the term. The Vice President of Football serves as an aide to the President and oversees football operations. 
   
• VICE PRESIDENT OF CHEERLEADING (voting): Oversees the association’s cheerleading divisions. Coordinates all the cheerleading aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the handling of all tryouts for team placements and training sessions. 
   
• TREASURER (voting): Keeps a complete record of the Association’s income and expenditures; receives and accounts for all monies in the Association; pays all bills incurred; prepares and presents a financial report at all monthly meetings; prepares and presents annual financial reports and proposed budget at February meeting of the Board of Directors for their review and approval; prepares a final report at the end of the fiscal year for IRS related documents. 
   
• REGISTRAR (voting): Coordinates all registration materials and schedules registration of players and cheerleaders. Acts as a custodian of all registration materials for each season. 
   
• SECRETARY (voting): Takes an accurate written attendance of all individuals present at all Board meetings. Record and distribute minutes from the Board meetings. Works with the President to schedule Board meetings, set the agenda, and communicate meeting dates and information to the Board of Directors. Maintains custody of all Association by-laws and all other records of the Association. 
   
• FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR (voting): Coordinates all fundraising activities of the Association to ensure proper funding. 
   
• CONCESSIONS COORDINATOR (voting): Manages the concession supervisors for each color. Organizes and/or coordinates the buying for each home game concession stand. Assigns all volunteer hours for the concession stands prior to the first home football game. Coordinates with the treasurer to properly fund each home game concession stand. 
   
• Field & Equipment Coordinator (Voting): Manages & ensures the quality and condition of football equipment necessary to support the program. Manages field maintenance and oversees the field painting requirement. 

Section III: Applicants for the Board of Directors will present their qualifications and resumes to the secretary in October/November of each year. The applicants shall also be communicated to the Membership for a popular vote, if needed. The Members of the entire Association elect all Board members, with each family having one vote per family. Board members shall be elected by a simple majority of the votes that are cast. Only one (1) family member may be represented on the Board. All Board positions shall be elected to a one-year term, serving from January 1 to December 31 each year. The election of the Board of Directors shall take place no later than November 30 each year. The election of the Board of Directors shall take place during uniform return dates in November of each year. The Board will fill any open or vacant positions. In the event a Board member is unable to complete a full term, the Board may fill the vacancy. A person who is an active member in good standing will fill the vacant office. 

Section IV: No Board member may vote upon a matter in which he or she has a direct financial interest or conflict of interest. No Board member may vote upon a matter in which he or she has a business interest or family relationship not common to all members. Immediately upon becoming aware that such a conflict exists, a Board member must disclose such, withdraw from further deliberation, and refrain from voting on the matter. 

Section V: A quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of its members present at any meeting. Each member of the Board of Directors shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote. If the vote is tied, the board will mediate until there is a majority. 

Article VI Meetings of the Board of Directors and Members 

Section I: The Board of Directors shall meet at least one time per month during the year with the exception of December. Board meetings will be held at a time and place convenient to the Board. The Board of Directors are the only individuals permitted to vote on issues at said meetings. 

Section II: An annual meeting of the Board shall be held on or before January 31st of each year. Special meetings of the Members may be called by the President or by majority vote of the Board. All annual meetings will entail, at a minimum, a review of the current financial state of the Association and a review of current activities of the Association. On any issue presented to the members for voting, a simple majority of all Members will be needed to pass the issue. 

Section III: All decisions of the Board of Directors shall be made by a simple majority vote. Board meetings may be conducted in accordance with parliamentary procedures as defined in Robert’s Rules of Order. 

Article VII Coaching 

Section I: Selection and approval of the coaching staff is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Additionally, in the event that the Board determines, in its sole discretion, that a coach has done something which the Board considers unethical, illegal, immoral, or contrary to the best interests of the Association and its members, during the course of coaching, the board may choose to remove that coach and replace him or her at the Board’s discretion. 

Football: The coaching staff of each football team is limited to (1) coach for every (5) athletes with a minimum of (5) coaches allowable regardless of roster size; the head coach, age at least twenty-one (21) years, and assistant coaches which must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Any additional coaches requested beyond this limit will be required to complete the mandatory volunteer requirements in addition to their coaching commitment. All coaches will submit to criminal and child abuse checks every year. The Board of Directors is not allowed to be considered for head coaching positions unless approved unanimously by the remaining Board members. The only exception to this is the President, who is never allowed to be a head coach. 

Head Coaches: The Board of Directors shall accept applications for the position of head coaches from January through April or as extended by the board. The Board may then interview any candidate it deems necessary prior to making the final approval of head coaches at the February Board Meeting. 

Assistant Coaches: The Board of Directors shall accept applications for assistant coaches from January through April, or as extended by the board. Assistant coaches will be selected after the draft process by the head coach. 

Cheerleading: The coaching staff of each cheer team will consist of two (2) co-coaches and may also have junior coaches. Team Moms are not coaches. Co-coaches must be 18 years of age or older, and junior coaches must be 13 years of age or older. All co-coaches will submit to criminal and child abuse checks every year. The Board of Directors are not allowed to be considered for head coaching positions unless approved unanimously by the remaining Board members. 

Co-Coaches: The Board of Directors shall accept applications for the positions of Co-Coaches from the beginning of January through the end of May. The Board may then interview any candidate it deems necessary prior to making the final approval of the coaches. Co-Coaches will be selected after the tryout for Team Placement has been completed and executed. 

Junior Coaches: Junior coaches must be graduates of the Association and/or have equivalent experience or training as deemed appropriate. They are under the direct supervision of the adult coaches (these positions are for assistance, and disrespect toward adult coaches will not be tolerated). Junior coaches will be selected by the co-coaches of each team, with the assistance of the Vice President of Cheer or secretary, if necessary. 

Article VIII Financial Policy 

Section I: The Board of Directors shall prepare a yearly budget for the Association. This budget shall be given to the general membership upon request prior to the season starting. The Board of Directors shall review a monthly report on all income and expenses at the board meetings. 

Section II: All accounts will be reviewed at the end of the year by a committee of three (3) members, including one (1) Board of Directors member. 

Article IX Game Rules 

Section I: W.P.I.A.L. rules and the rules of the League of which this Association is a member shall apply, except where these rules are in conflict with the operation of this Association or in conflict with the by-laws of this Association. 

Article X Committees 

Section I: All committees shall be appointed by the President of the Association. The number of persons on any committee shall not exceed six (6). Each committee’s chairperson shall be a member of the Board of Directors. The duties of the committee members are to investigate and report information to the Board of Directors and make recommendations pertinent to that committee. The Board of Directors shall decide for which events committees are necessary. 

Article XI Dues 

Section I: Annual participation fees/dues shall be set as low as feasibly possible, with the difference to be funded through fundraising activities and donations. Families with two (2 or more children participating during any one (1) season shall receive a discount. 

Article XII Amendments 

Section I: All proposed amendments to the By-Laws must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors. Proposed amendments will be taken under consideration by the Board of Directors and approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the entire Board. Any such proposed amendment shall be approved by using Robert’s Rules. A copy of the amendment(s) shall be available to the Members on the organization's website. 

Article XIII Insurance 

Section I: The Association shall maintain commercial general liability insurance, which provides coverage for general liability, personal injury, medical expenses, property damage, and products. Minimum general liability coverage limits shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. 

Article XIV Distribution on Dissolution or Liquidation 

Section I: Upon the dissolution of this Association, after paying and adequately providing for debts and obligations of the Association, the remaining assets shall be contributed to a non-profit fund, foundation or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes and which has established tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Preference shall be given to local organizations whose work specifically supports the activities of the Pine-Richland School District and its students. 

Appendix A 
Coaching Guidelines 

Article I Rules for Coaching

Section I: 

1. Theft or other misappropriation of Association property is not permitted. 
2. Profanity is not to be expressed at any Association game, scrimmage, practice, or meeting. 
3. Unreasonable or excessive verbal abuse of an athlete is not permitted. Coaches are urged to use common sense in the use of harsh language as a motivating tactic. 
4. Physical abuse of an athlete is not permitted. Common coaching punishments, such as running extra laps or doing push-ups, etc., are NOT considered physical abuse. Coaches, again, should use common sense. 
5. Extreme caution should be taken with all injuries, especially those that involve the head, neck, or back. 
6. Physical abuse and/or fighting with a parent, official, or opposing coach is not permitted. 
7. Smoking on the practice, game field, or any Pine Richland School District property is not permitted. 
8. Alcohol consumption prior to or during any game, practice, or scrimmage is not permitted. 
9. Coaches should refrain from expressing their views with the Children on subjects including, but not limited to, race, religion, or political issues. 
10. Assistant coaches shall abide by the decisions of the head coach; Head coaches shall abide by the decisions of the Board of Directors. 
11. Coaches and assistant coaches must attend all practices, games, and competitions unless an urgent or unexpected reason arises causing a need to miss.

Article II Guidelines for Proper Conduct 

Section I: 

1. Any and all disputes between coaches or between coaches and parents or officials MUST be handled off of the field, away from the athletes. A 24-hour cool-off period is mandatory. A violation of this could result in a one-game suspension of the guilty party. 
2. Treat athletes, parents, coaches, officials, and opponents with respect and teach the athletes to do the same. 
3. Any issues that remain unresolved at the individual level between coaches and parents or between coaches and coaching staff should be escalated to the President and/or Board of Directors if necessary. 
4. Exhibit an attitude of teamwork with the Association, the coaching staff, and the league. 
5. Teach sportsmanship and respect for the sport, teammates, Coaches, opponents, and officials to the best of your ability.
    

Article III Guidelines for Safety 

Section I: 

1. Teach proper techniques for drills and skills. 
2. Monitor activities before and after practice to ensure roughhousing does not result in injury. 
3. Report any significant injury to the appropriate commissioner immediately. Provide a note that lists the athlete’s name, squad, date of injury, and medical procedures administered, if any. 
4. Discourage the admittance of any unregistered child or adult onto the game or practice field. Only sanctioned athletes and coaches should be on the field of play while practice and games are in session. 
5. A sanctioned coach or team parent must remain with a child until a parent or designated guardian accepts responsibility for them after a practice or game. 
6. Familiarize yourself with any pre-existing physical or mental limitations of the athletes under your supervision. 
7. Gauge the level of physical contact and exertion based on the physical capabilities of the athletes and the weather conditions.
8. All coaches must submit to a criminal & child abuse background check every year. 
   Failure to comply with these rules and regulations is grounds for the Board of Directors to immediately review the specific action and circumstances surrounding it. The Board of Directors has the right to act upon these failures and can reprimand, place involved parties on probation, or dismiss the party depending on the severity, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. 
9. All coaches are required to produce a Certificate for Concussion testing, which is mandatory by the League. Also, there should be one (1) per team coach who is CPR trained. 
10. Concussion decisions will be determined by the onsite medical staff.

Appendix B 
Association Football Regulations 

Article I Football

Section I: Camp: We traditionally open camp the last Monday of July through the last Friday prior to the start of school for the Pine Richland School District. Practice will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The expectation is for your child to fully participate in camp as we strive to develop the children for the season that historically opens on the 2nd Saturday in August. Therefore, we request that family vacations, etc., be planned accordingly to avoid camp conflicts. 

Section II Season: Upon the scheduled start of school, practices are limited to 3 days per week by League rules. Practice typically occurs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM; subsequently adjusted as daylight diminishes during the fall. Players are required to attend a minimum of 2 out of the 3 practices to participate in the games on Saturday of that week; however, they are encouraged to attend all practices to ensure continuity and increased player development.

Section III: Practice Locations: May include multiple practice locations throughout the Pine-Richland Community as negotiated by the board. Teams will alternate practice locations weekly to assure equality. 

Section IV: Playing Time: We are a developmental football organization that strives to provide a foundation for teaching football skills. We will play players according to League rules. While there is a scoreboard, any wins and losses will determine a team’s eligibility for playoff contention, our emphasis will be on player development. All players will not receive equal playing time in games, but the coaching staff will be encouraged to strive for more than the minimum playing time. 

Section V Uniforms: The Association provides all football players with a helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey & game jersey. Parents must provide a mouthpiece, molded football cleats (NO screw-in cleats allowed), girdle and athletic cup (not required), and pants. All equipment provided by the Association must be cleaned and returned on the specified date to receive your deposit/volunteer check back. 

Appendix C 
Association Cheerleading Regulations

Article I Practice

Section I: Cheerleaders are required to attend all scheduled practices from August until the start of school for Pine Richland School District. Coaches may use their discretion to determine whether they have Friday practices during the month of August. Each cheerleader must attend the first full week of practice. This is a critical week of practice for choreography and stunts, and participation is needed by ALL cheerleaders. Should a cheerleader miss choreography week, it is the cheerleader’s responsibility to learn the routine prior to returning to practice. If the cheerleader fails to learn the routine, participation during the first halftime routine will be at the discretion of the coach. 

Section II: During the 1st several weeks of practice, all cheer teams are to practice at Richland Park, Pine Park, or another location determined by the board. ANY and ALL exceptions MUST be approved by the Vice President of Cheerleading. Upon the start of school, practice will occur 1 – 2 times /week as designated by the coaches. If two (2) practices are established, each cheerleader is required to attend at least one (1) of the practices that week in order to cheer at that week’s game. If only one (1) practice that week, that practice is MANDATORY to be able to cheer at that week’s game. If a valid excusable absence is presented to the coaches, it must have the Vice President of Cheerleading’s approval to permit that child to cheer that week. Excusable absences include sickness, church, and special school activities. Parents should notify the coaches as soon as possible. Excessive absences could result in limited participation in games and/or competitions. Any vacation days require prior approval by the Vice President of Cheerleading. 

Section III: Parents should assume that practice is being held unless they are notified by the coaches or a Board member. Cheerleaders should be prompt for the beginning of practice.

Article II Uniforms 

Section I. Uniforms will be issued to each cheerleader at the beginning of the season when the Vice President of Cheerleading sees fit. These uniforms will remain the property of the Association. Uniforms may not be altered in any way without the permission of the Vice President of Cheerleading and must be completed by a designated seamstress. 

Section II: Uniforms are not to be worn for non-cheerleading activities. The uniforms are not to be dry cleaned or placed in a dryer. 

Section III: Body liners, spankies, socks, shoes, and any other items recommended by the Vice President of Cheerleading are to be purchased by the cheerleader. 

Section IV: When returning uniforms at season's end, the entire uniform must be clean, dried, and returned complete on the designated day. 
Failure to return the entirety of the cheer uniform(Vest, skirt, jacket, two (2) sets of poms) in proper condition within 30 days of the designated uniform date(s) will cause the forfeiting of your volunteer/deposit check.

Article III Football Games

Section I: All cheerleaders are to arrive promptly at the time designated by their coach. Uniforms should be clean and in proper order, including shoes. ALL uniform pieces should be brought to every game. 

Section II: No jewelry is to be worn to games, and nails should be kept at an active length to avoid injury. Hair should be worn as designated by coaches. 

Section III: Cheerleaders are expected to cheer for the entire game. No leaving early or late arrival is permitted unless prior approval is granted by a Co-Coach and the Vice President of Cheerleading is advised.

Article IV Competitive Cheer 

Section I: Cheerleaders must meet ALL of the requirements set forth by their assigned age group to participate in competitive cheer. 

Requirements for the Big Competitive Team (grades 4-6) are as follows: 

1. Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years of competitive OR recreational cheerleading experience. 
2. Physical Conditioning: Must be able to participate in conditioning and strengthening drills, which include but are not limited to running, pushups, planks, squats, and jump drills. 
3. Tumbling Skills: Must have basic tumbling skills, including a clean cartwheel and roundoff. A back handspring and more advanced tumbling skills are preferred. 
4. Stunt Group Participation: Must fully participate in a stunt group, which includes but is not limited to flying, basing, and back spotting. 
5. Teamwork and Coachability: Must be able to follow directions, be coachable, and work well with a team. 

Requirements for the Small Competitive Team (grades 1-3) are as follows: 

1. Experience: No previous cheerleading experience is required. 
2. Physical Conditioning: Must be able to participate in light conditioning and strengthening drills. 
3. Tumbling Skills: No tumbling skills are required. 
4. Stunt Group Participation: Must be able to fully participate in a stunt group, which includes but is not limited to flying, basing, and back spotting. 

Section II: All cheerleaders on a competitive team are required to participate fully in their assigned recreational cheer team. Competitive cheerleaders must be present and participate in seven (7) of the nine (9) football games to maintain eligibility for competitive cheer. Failure to do so may result in removal from the competitive cheer team. 

Section III: Competitive cheer practices will occur following recreational cheer practices until recreational practices end for the season. Competitive cheer practices will then move to Pine Community Center or a designated location and continue two (2) days a week until the competition season ends. 

Section IV: ALL competitive cheer practices are mandatory for all cheerleaders on a competitive team, beginning with the first day of choreography week. Any absences must be approved by both the Head Coach of the team and the Vice President of Cheerleading. Missed practices will impact competition eligibility and routine positions at the coaches’ discretion. 

Section V: All cheerleaders on a competitive team are required to compete at ALL cheer competitions unless a valid, excusable absence is approved by the Vice President of Cheerleading. 

Section VI: The Vice President of Cheerleading and coaches will determine the number of competitions the teams will attend and provide that information to their teams as soon as possible. 

Section VII: The Guidelines stated above for football games will also apply to competitions. 

Section VIII: Appearance is judged at the competitions, and it is imperative to pay particular attention to details of hair, uniforms, shoes, nails, etc. 

Appendix D 
Football Draft Process

Article I Age Assignment (As of June 1st of current year) 

Section I: 

Big Team – 11 & 12 year olds 

Middle Team – 9 & 10 year olds 

Small Team – 6, 7 & 8 year olds 

Section II: If the draft has taken place, a parent or guardian may not register another child for the upcoming football season, barring an unforeseen and/or extreme circumstance. 

Article II Process 

Section I: Head coaches are selected 

Section II: Conduct returning registration and obtain player evaluations from last year’s head coaches. Player ratings shall be 1 through 5 as follows: 

#1: Minimum Play: A player in development, but not quite ready for live contact football and/or can not reasonably protect themselves in a game situation. This player aligns with the minimum play rules established by the league. 

#2: Next Man Up: a player that did not start on either side of the ball but could be substituted in a competitive game situation. 

#3: 1-Way Starter: A player that earned a starting position on one side of the ball. 

#4: 2-Way Starter: A player that earned a starting position on both sides of the ball. 

#5: Game Changer: A player with the ability to significantly change the outcome of a game on a regular basis. 

*USE THESE RATING DESCRIPTIONS AS A GUIDE WHEN EVALUATING PLAYERS. COACHES SHOULD USE THEIR DISCRETION WHEN SUBMITTING EVALUATIONS BASED ON THEIR TOTAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE 

Section III: Conduct new player registration. 

Section IV: Distribute this Draft process and all available player evaluations to this year’s head coaches. 

Section V: Conduct the draft according to Article III below among this year’s head coaches. Only head coaches, the Vice President of Football, Treasurer, and President are permitted to attend the draft. 

Section VI: Unrated players may be taken as even-up picks for any evaluated player rating (0-5). However, only 1 or 2 rated players may be taken as an even up for an unrated player. What this means is that if an unrated player is assigned to a team and needs to be even upped against, only an unrated or 1 or 2-rated player may be taken. If there are no unrated or 1 or 2-rated players, then a 3-rated player can be taken, etc. 

Section VII: Age must be a factor in the even-up process. As required by the league, teams must evenly distribute older and younger players across all teams competing in the same division. Each team should have the same number of older and younger aged kids at the end of the even-up process. If this cannot be achieved by odd numbers, a player of a different age may be selected. You may take a lower-rated player as an even-up pick for a higher-rated player if you wish. If there are no players that are rated at or below the player you have to even up against, you may take a player with one rating higher. 

Section VIII: During any even-up process, a younger age group team coach CANNOT take a player who has a brother on one of the older age group teams. 

Section IX: If a brother is taken during the open draft, the remaining brother(s) must be taken with the next draft pick(s) 

Section X: Any dispute between coaches in the even-up process will be settled by the board members in attendance at the draft. If a board member is a coach participating in the draft, they shall abstain. 

Article III Draft Process 

Section I: If the Association has three (3) teams, Determine Draft / Even-up Order: Determine Big Team draft order by drawing numbers #1 through #3. Coach with #1 picks his draft position, followed by coach with #2, and finally coach with #3. Determine Middle and Small team draft order in the same manner. Draft sequence is a snake with picks as follows: 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, …. NOTE THAT THIS ORDER IS USED THROUGHOUT THE EVEN UP AND OPEN DRAFT PROCESS – AFTER THE EVEN UP PROCESS ENDS, ALL PLAYERS OF THE OLDEST AGE WILL BE DRAFTED FIRST. AT THE COMPLETION OF THAT AGE DRAFT, THE DRAFT ORDERS WILL BE REVERSED SO THAT THE COACH CHOOSING LAST IS NOW CHOOSING FIRST. THIS WILL REPEAT AGAIN AT SMALL FOR THE THIRD AGE. 

Section II: If the Association has two (2) teams, Determine Draft / Even-up Order: Determine Big Team draft order by drawing numbers #1 or #2. Coach with #1 picks his draft position, followed by coach with #2. Determine Middle and Small team draft order in the same manner. Draft sequence is with picks as follows: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, …. NOTE THAT THIS ORDER IS USED THROUGHOUT THE EVEN UP AND OPEN DRAFT PROCESS – AFTER THE EVEN UP PROCESS ENDS, ALL PLAYERS OF THE OLDEST AGE WILL BE DRAFTED FIRST. AT THE COMPLETION OF THAT AGE DRAFT, THE DRAFT ORDERS WILL BE REVERSED SO THAT THE COACH CHOOSING LAST IS NOW CHOOSING FIRST. THIS WILL REPEAT AGAIN AT SMALL FOR THE THIRD AGE. 

Section III: Big Team Coaches Kid Even-Up: Determine what players are already assigned to Big Team based on coaches’ kids from Big, Middle and Small teams. Even up the number of players by drafting equally aged and evaluated players until teams are even. If brothers who are both on the Big Team are chosen in the even-up (not assigned because of a Dad coaching), the second brother counts as that coach’s next pick in the open draft (not the even-up draft). 

Section IV: Middle Team Coaches Kid Even-Up: Determine what players are already assigned to Middle teams based on coaches’ kids from Big, Middle, and Small teams, as well as the brothers of Big Team even-up picks. Even up the number of players by drafting equally aged and evaluated players until teams are even. If brothers who are both on the Middle Team are chosen in the even-up (not assigned because of a Dad coaching or because an older brother was taken on the Big team), the second brother counts as that coach’s next pick in the open draft (not the even-up draft). 

Section V: Small Team Coaches Kid Even-Up: Determine what players are already assigned to Small teams based on coaches’ kids from Big, Middle, and Small teams, as well as the brothers of Big and Middle team even-up picks. Even up the number of players by drafting equally evaluated players until teams are even. If brothers who are both on the Small Team are chosen in the even-up (not assigned because of a Dad coaching or because an older brother was taken on the Big or Middle team), the second brother counts as that coach's next pick in the open draft (not the even-up draft). 

Section VI: Big Team Even Up: When there is only one team at small, the even-up process may apply at big. Determine if any big teams have brothers assigned to them because of the small team or small cheer assignments. If so, even up the number of players by drafting equally aged and evaluated players until the teams are even. If brothers who are both on the big team are chosen in the even-up(not assigned because an older brother was taken on the big team), the second brother counts as the coach’s next pick in the open draft. 

Section VII: Big Team Open Draft: Select players according to draft rotation until all 11 & 12-year-olds have been drafted. Draft older players before drafting younger players, as defined in Sections I & II above. 

Section VIII: Middle Team Brother Even-Up: Determine if any Middle teams have brothers assigned to them because of the Big Team draft. If so, even up the number of players by drafting equally aged and evaluated players until teams are even. If brothers who are both on the Middle Team are chosen in the even-up (not assigned because an older brother was taken on the big team), the second brother counts as that coach’s next pick in the open draft. 

Section IX: Small Team Brother Even-Up 1: Determine if any Small teams have brothers assigned to them because of the Big Team draft or Middle Team brother even-up. If so, even up the number of players by drafting equally aged and evaluated players until teams are even. If brothers who are both on the Small Team are chosen in the even-up (not assigned because an older brother was taken on the Big or Middle team), the second brother counts as that coach’s next pick in the open draft. 

Section X: Middle Team Open Draft: Select players according to draft rotation until all 9 & and 10-year-olds have been drafted. Draft older players before drafting younger players, as defined in Sections I & II above. 

Section XI: Small Team Brother Even-Up 2: Determine if any Small teams have brothers assigned to them because of the Middle Team draft. If so, even up the number of players by drafting equally aged and evaluated players until teams are even. If brothers who are both on the Small Team are chosen in the even-up (not assigned because an older brother was taken on the Middle team), the second brother counts as that coach’s next pick in the open draft. 

Section XII: Small Team Open Draft: Select players according to draft rotation until all 6, 7, & 8 year olds have been drafted. Draft older players before drafting younger players, as defined in Sections I & II above. 

Section XIII: Assistant coaches will then be chosen by head coaches from the players they drafted or as otherwise approved by the board. 

Appendix E 
Cheerleading Placement

Article 1 Placement by GRADES (as of August of current year)
Section 1: 

Recreational Cheer: 
Small Team – 1st and 2nd grade 
Middle Team – 3rd and 4th grade 
Big Team – 5th, 6th, and 7th grade 

Competition Cheer: 
Small Team- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade 
Big Team- 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th grade
We need approximately 10-12 girls to form a team. 

Appendix F 
Football All-Star Placements 

All-Star positions and number of eligible players is defined by the league. Player selection shall be voted on by the eligible coaches for the corresponding team. The coaches' votes will be independently submitted to the board, and the results will be shared with the head coach to communicate back to the selected players and players' families. At least one alternate should be identified in each of the eligible position types identified by the league.