2012 SIGN-UP INFORMATION
Who: All Children between the ages of 8 &12 who meet the following criteria (See ages & weights below)
What: Bedford Lions Football & Cheerleading
When: June 5th & 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Bedford High School Front Lobby
Why: To be part of a great tradition
How: See the forms on the website or we will have them available at signups
The following PDF forms are available for download:
2012 Football Registration
2012 Cheer Registration
Emergency Medical Form (required by both football players and cheerleaders)
Interested players must live in Bedford Township. We are governed by high school rules as well as league rules. Practices are 3-5 days a week depending on age group with games on Sundays. All football equipment is provided other than shoes. The season begins around mid-August and ends the first week of November.
All first year football players must bring a copy (NOT an Original) of their birth certificate to sign ups.
Due to some ethics with player registration throughout the league, additional documentation is required this year for all Football Players Only. We are asking for two additional pieces of documentation to verify place of address for football players only. Please bring two additional copies of proof of residency such as: (Gas Bill, Electric Bill, Water, Phone, Lease Agreement, Grade Card, etc.). The document should contain a parents name and address. In the event there is shared custody or custody issues, please bring a copy of the decree. This does NOT apply to cheerleaders as they are able to participate with the team of their choice.
You will need to complete the Registration Form and Medical Form. At signups, there will be a player card that also needs completed and will be provided. Payment must be received in full or your child will not be issued a uniform on uniform day.
FOOTBALL TEAM AGES & WEIGHTS
• MODS: Age 8 by 9-30-12. Weigh no more than 115lbs to play and no more than 95 lbs to carry the ball. First year player age 9 and under 100lbs. First year player age 10 and under 75lbs
• JUNIORS: Between the ages 8 and 10 by 9-30-12. Weigh no more than 115lbs to play and no more than 95lbs to carry the ball. (Mods & Junior Squads will be determined by experience, skill set, safety and to ensure adequate playing time)
• SENIORS: Between the ages of 8, by 9-30-12, and 12, before 9-30-12. Weight no more than 155 lbs to play and no more than 125 lbs to carry the ball.
CHEERLEADERS AGES
• MODS: Age 8 & 9 by 9-30-12 or first year’s cheerleader.
• JUNIORS: Age 9 by 9-30-12 second year cheerleader. Age 10 by 9-30-12
• SENIORS: Age 11 or 12 by 9-30-12
We are looking for a few MOD Football Coaches this year. If you are good with kids and want to participate, please see Coach KK at signups. You will be trained and guided to ensure your success.
If you cannot make the signup dates or miss the date, you can complete the necessary forms and mail them with payment to: Bedford Lions Football, P.O. Box 571, Lambertville, MI 48144.
Football Practices will be Monday through Thursday for the First Three Weeks and then Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday when games start 5:30 to 7:30 (Subject to Change).
Cheerleading practices will be Monday & Thursday from 6 to 7:30. (Subject to Change)
CONTACTS
FOOTBALL
Ken Grzegorczyk – Head Coach – (734) 856-7001 or (419) 356-1351 Cell
CHEERLEADING
Kerry Kelly - Head Coach - (734)-854-2894 or (419) 250-1263 Cell
UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT
Each year, the Lions spend a lot of money to replace Cheerleader and Football uniforms and equipment.
A $20 deposit is required for uniforms and equipment.
All items must be returned clean (cheer uniforms need to be dry cleaned and hung) and on time in order for your deposit to be refunded.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
All families are required to volunteer during the season.
On the day of equipment hand out, you must sign up for volunteer times.
Parents must show for all volunteer duty or you will be responsible to pay for your child’s banquet gift.
In addition to helping our own organization, the WJFL requires us to provide volunteers to help at Field Day, sell line ads in the Field Day program, and sell tickets to the League Dance.
