PLAYER REGISTRATION
Player Registration for 2008 Season is Sunday, April 20th from Noon to 3 PM at Independence Middle School (IMS) Gym.
Age Groups (as of 8/1/08):
Termite - 6/7, Tiny Mite - 8/9, Mighty Mite - 10/11 & Big Mac -12/13
What do I need to sign-up?
• Registration Fee $100
• Duty check $100 – (Refundable)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
What equipment does BPJF provide?
• Practice and Game pants, pads, and jersey
• Shoulder pads
What equipment will I still need?
• Helmet
• Mouth guard
• Spikes
CAMPS/CLINICS
Coaches:
The Steelers and USA Football are offering an excellent coaches clinic at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Saturday, May 17th for only $35. The link below directs you to more information.
http://www.usafootball.com/resource-center/coaching/clinics/clinic_details.php?id=83
Another quality clinic is offered by Dave Wannstedt of Pitt. It will also be held at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Saturday, April 12th. For more information, go to:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pitt/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/08CoachingClinic.pdf
Players:
Dave Wannstedt and the Pitt coaching staff will be conducting camps for players of various ages throughout June. The link below provides the details:
http://eteamz.active.com/DaveWannstedtFootball/
The Eric Kasperowicz Youth Football Camp (ekfootball camp) will occur June 23-26. Chris Hoke of the Steelers will be the guest speaker. For more information, go to:
http://ekfootballcamp.com/default.aspx
COACHING
Coaching Positions Available for 2008 Season
BPJF is accepting applications for head and assistant coaches. All interested parties must complete an application (see Forms tab on website) and send completed application to:
BPJF
2400 Oxford Drive
PMP 421
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Head Coaches Requirements:
Coaches Application submitted by 4/27/08
Interviews will be scheduled beginning 5/4/08
Head Coaching candidates must bring to their interview a copy of their
Criminal History Clearance (this is received online immediately) & a copy
of their completed Child Abuse History Clearance (Form CY-113) with money
order verification.
For information on the Criminal History Clearance form (Form SP-164), go
tohttp://www.psp.state.pa.us/psp/cwp/view.asp?A=4&Q=48275
A copy of the Criminal History Clearance must be submitted with your Child Abuse History Clearance (Form CY-113). For information on the Child Abuse History Clearance Form, go to:
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/ChildWelfare/003671038.htm
Assistant Coaches Requirements:
Coaches Application submitted prior to BPJF Combine on 6/8/08.
BPFJ must receive a copy of both Criminal History Clearance and Child Abuse History Clearance prior to first practice on 7/28/08. For information on the clearances, see above.
Note For All Coaches:
Beginning with the 2008 season, all coaches must have NYSCA Volunteer Coach Training Certification. For more information on the required NYSCA Volunteer Coach Training Certification, go to:
http://www.nays.org/IntMain.cfm?Page=1&Cat=3
If you have NYSCA certification or have had a Criminal History or Child Abuse History Clearance in the past, copies of your certification or clearance can be provided to BPJF to meet your requirements.
