2011 H.Y.S.A. Flag Football Information

  • There are four (4) leagues (based on age), Please read below for information on the different leagues
  • The younger leagues (4-5 and 6-7 year olds) will NOT be participating in the playoff portion of the league. I feel it is more important that they develop a better understanding of the game. The 6-7 year olds will still play through October 22 when the other leagues finish the season.
  • Concession Stand: Limited snacks and refreshments available. Parents will not be required to volunteer. H.Y.S.A. has hired a staff to be responsible for concessions.
  • Volunteer coaches: To make flag football a success, coaches are needed for all leagues. The role of the coach is to lead the team and serve as an instructor in the skills of flag football. Your participation is much appreciated by all of the youth. If interested, please sign up on your child's registration form. ALL COACHES (Head/ Assistant) WILL be required to fill out a background check form. This is a rule that all H.Y.S.A. leagues have. You can attain a background check form at the village in Howard at 2456 Glendale Ave. or printing one from www.hysayouth.com. You will need to turn this form into the village of Howard with a photocopy of your drivers license.
  • Paid Referees: Referees are needed for all games. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Gary Ayotte @ 434.0832
  • Please contact Gary Ayotte with any flag football questions you may have. Please keep in mind that I have made many changes to the league to try and enhance the look and feel of the games for you and your child. My goal is to make this an exciting and memorable experience for the youth of Howard. If there is anything I can do to try and answer your questions, please contact me. Phone: 434.0832 or email: glayotte@new.rr.com
  • 4-5 year old league (Bucky Ball): This is strictly a football fundamental/ agility league. This league is sponsored by Don Beebe's House of Speed. Don Beebe's House of Speed staff will be conducting this 30 minute session each week for six (6) weeks (ending on October 08, 2011). The children will learn basic football fundamentals (passing, catching, running (with and without the football). Some light football agility drills will be conducted as well (ladder training, "W" drill, etc.). Your child will learn a little about football while having a great time doing it. Please reference the registration form for fees. This league will NOT be attending the weekly Don Beebe's House of Speed - speed and agility program. This is intended for the 6-12 year olds. Click here for more information on this new league.
  • 6-7 year old league: This is the entry tier into the H.Y.S.A. Buccaneers Flag Football program. Fundamentals will still be taught while the children learn different positions of flag football, teamwork, discipline and most importantly, how to have fun.
  • 8-9 year old league: This is the 2nd tier of the H.Y.S.A. Buccaneers Flag Football program. At this level the children will add to what they have already developed in the previous league. The speed of the game will be a little faster and have more action packed excitement. But, as always, teamwork, discipline and fun are expected.
  • 10-12 year old league: This is the top tier of the H.Y.S.A. Buccaneers Flag Football program. This is where the game heats up! This is where the turf flies and the ball catches fire from the lightning quick feet and the cannon arms from these future Pirates! Teamwork, discipline, leadership and having fun is what's expected.
  • Don Beebe's House of Speed - speed and agility program: In this program, your child will start to develop proper running technique, foot speed and basic agility. This program will give you a taste of what Don Beebe's House of Speed has to offer.