NORTHERN  YOUTH  RECREATION  ASSOCIATION

The objective of the NYRA is to establish and maintain programs of supervised football and cheerleading for boys and girls through the development of SPORTSMANSHIP, PHYSICAL HEALTH, and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

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CLICK HERE FOR OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Gmail calendar with all of our dates and times.  Click on events for maps links!

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THURSDAY, JULY 29

NFL SANCTIONED PUNT/PASS/KICK COMPETITION

FREE and OPEN to ALL....ages 6-15

You do not have to play for NYRA to compete!

Anyone interested in entering the PPK competition must register online at the link below prior to Thursday, July 29.  The competition will be at South Mountain Elementary Practice Field.  Arrive at 5:45.  Boys and Girls will compete seperately. Football cleats are not allowed for this competition.  See the full set of rules here.

Register for the PPK at the link below.

http://www.nflppk.com/competitions/register/index/1411

Participants who have not registered to play with NYRA will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate along to compete. 

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Did you Miss Equipment Handouts?

The final equipment handout is scheduled for this Thursday (July 29) from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Sports & Learning Center.  If you missed getting your equipment this past Saturday or if you have any issues with sizing, please come this Thursday to get those issues resolved.  Remember, full equipment practices start August 2nd!

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ATTENTION PARENTS!

We Need Your Help!

The following positions are open and in need of volunteers. 

• NYRA Board Members
• Secretary
• CFA League Representative
• Equipment Manager
• Fundraising Coordinator

For more information please contact Stacy Jordan or Mark Geiser

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Full practice starts August 2nd!

South Mountain Elementary Practice Fields

Football: Monday thru Thurs 6:00-8:00pm

Cheerleading: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-8:00pm

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Recent News (Updated 7-21-10)

• Pony and Midget Players- Don't forget to take your ImPACT test.  It is a requirement for you to complete the test prior to starting practice.  If you are not sure what to do, please contact your coach!
• As a service to our participants and their families, NYRA will be partnering with WellSpan to provide pre and post concussion testing using the ImPACT web based software.  Testing will be required for all Pony and Midget participants in both football and cheerleading.  The test is free.  Do we  anticipate having kids with concussions?  No.  But this service provides doctors with tools to help properly diagnose a concussion and make recommendations as to when a participant can return to play.  More information will be provided at registration. 
• Do you know of or work for a business that might be interested in making a donation to the NYRA?  Corporate donations are important to our fundraising efforts.  If you know of a business that might be interested in making a donation, send them our 2010 Sponsor Letter.  Businesses that donate can get ad space in our program.  Please give this to your employers and encourage them to donate.  All donations are tax deductible.
• COACHES- Don't forget to turn in your child abuse clearance forms and proof of training to Mark Geiser ASAP. 
• A Full Dress scimmage has been scheduled with the Good Shepherd Rams on Saturday, August 14. The Smurf and PeeWee teams will scrimmage at 10am at the Our Lady of Lourdes field. The Pony and Midget teams will scrimmage at 10am at South Mountain pratice field.
•  Field directions can be found at www.football-cfa.org/directions_to_fields.htm

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