EISENHOWER CADETS YOUTH CAMP
WHEN: JULY 20TH THRU 22ND
WHERE: IKE PRACTICE FIELD
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00PM
GRADES: 2 THRU 8
FEE: $10.00 T-SHIRT INCLUDED
FAMILY BBQ ON THE 22ND
CONTACT: COACH ADRIAN JOHNSON
PHONE: 910-5942
EMAIL: AJOHNSON7144@HOTMAIL.COM
A.C. DAVIS PIRATES YOUTH CAMP
WHEN: JULY 21ST THRU 23RD
WHERE: KUMLER FIELD
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00PM
GRADES: 2 THRU 8
FEE: $15.00 T-SHIRT INCLUDED
PIZZA ON THE 23RD
CONTACT: COACH RICK CLARK
PHONE: 654-0239
EMAIL: CLARK.RICK@YAKIMASCHOOLS.ORG
LASALLE LIGHTNING YOUTH CAMP
WHEN: JULY 20TH THRU 22ND
WHERE: LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00PM
GRADES: 2 THRU 8
FEE: $50.00
CONTACT: COACH JACK MCMILLAN
PHONE: 225-2929
EMAIL: JMCMILLAN@LASALLEYAKIMA.ORG
NACHES RANGERS YOUTH CAMP
WHEN: AUGUST 4TH THRU 6TH
WHERE: NACHES HIGH SCHOOL
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30PM
GRADES: 3 THRU 8
FEE: $25 INDIVIDUAL / $20 FOR 2 OR MORE FROM SAME HOUSEHOLD PLUS T-SHIRT
AUGUST 5TH FAMILY BBQ
CONTACT: COACH TY KIME
PHONE: 457-8781 OR 930-5324
EMAIL: TKIME@NACHES.WEDNET.EDU
CONCUSSION AND HEAD INJURY TRAINING
THE YAKIMA VALLEY GRID KIDS ASSOCIATION IS NOW IN PROGRESS ON TRAINING ALL COACHES IN CONCUSSION AND HEAD INJURIES. THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE PASSED INTO LAW MANDATORY CONCUSSION TRAINING FOR YOUTH COACHES. THIS TRAINING IS ALSO MANDATED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ORDER TO USE THEIR FACILITIES. THE YVGKA WILL BE PASSING OUT INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND PLAYERS THIS YEAR OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CONCUSSIONS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LEAGUE PRESIDENT ADRIAN JOHNSON @ 910-5942.
YVGKA JULY BOARD MEETING
THE NEXT YVGKA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE JULY 12TH (SECOND SUNDAY) AT THE YVGKA WAREHOUSE STARTING AT 2:00PM. DURING THIS TIME THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY CONCUSSION AND HEAD INJURY TRAINING. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ADRIAN JOHNSON @ 910-5942
APACHES TEAM REGISTRATION
THE EAST VALLEY APACHES WILL BE CONDUCTING A TEAM SIGN UP ON JULY 16TH FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30PM AT THE MOXEE PARK. THERE WILL BE A COACHES MEETING FOLLOWING FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM. IF YOUR INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP YOUR CHILD OR COACHING PLEASE CALL COACH TIM MAYBEE AT 654-6657 OR 457-5989.
YVGKA TEAM CONTACTS FOR REGISTRATION
****THE YVGKA HAS A NO BOUNDARY RULE*****
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON- N.E THUNDER (BARGE LIN ELEM.) -910-5942
CRAIG KUPP- 49ER'S (WILSON M.S.) - 248-5035
ERIC LEE- SAINTS (WASHINGTON M.S.) - 831-6135
STEPHEN MARTINEZ -SAINTS (WASHINGTON M.S.) - 945-2539
LEONE CHEATOM- EAGLES (LEWIS AND CLARK M.S.) - 966-7643
DEMIAN WALTER- REDSKINS (FRANKLIN M.S.) - 949-5974
JEFF STOHR- LIGHTNING (UNION GAP, LASALLE H.S) - 930-5800
RUSS HADLOCK- SCOUTS (WEST VALLEY) - 480-9190
TIM MAYBEE- APACHES (EAST VALLEY) - 457-5989
LOREN WOOD- TOMAHAWKS (SELAH)- 949-8867
MATT BOST- HAWKS (NACHES) - 480-1971
VINCE CURTIS- BULLDOGS (ELLENSBURG) - 929-0467
RICHARD HAWK- COUGARS (CLE ELUM) - 425-445-5321
MIKE HELGESON- COYOTES (KITTITAS) - 899-1744
RHETT PITT- WOLVES (WAPATO) - 877-7796
CLAUDE IRION- LEOPARDS (ZILLAH) - 829-6095
MANUEL AGUILERA- WILDCATS (TOPPENISH) - 865-6155
FRANK MORENO- SPARTANS (GRANGER) - 831-2104
MAX SALDANA- GRIZZLIES (SUNNYSIDE) - 391-0911
DAN HALL- GREYHOUNDS (GRANDVIEW) - 882-5605
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE HEAD COACHES FOR EACH TEAM.
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON- N.E THUNDER (BARGE LIN ELEM.) -910-5942
CRAIG KUPP- 49ER'S (WILSON M.S.) - 248-5035
ERIC LEE- SAINTS (WASHINGTON M.S.) - 831-6135
STEPHEN MARTINEZ -SAINTS (WASHINGTON M.S.) - 945-2539
LEONE CHEATOM- EAGLES (LEWIS AND CLARK M.S.) - 966-7643
DEMIAN WALTER- REDSKINS (FRANKLIN M.S.) - 949-5974
JEFF STOHR- LIGHTNING (UNION GAP, LASALLE H.S) - 930-5800
RUSS HADLOCK- SCOUTS (WEST VALLEY) - 480-9190
TIM MAYBEE- APACHES (EAST VALLEY) - 457-5989
LOREN WOOD- TOMAHAWKS (SELAH)- 949-8867
MATT BOST- HAWKS (NACHES) - 480-1971
VINCE CURTIS- BULLDOGS (ELLENSBURG) - 929-0467
RICHARD HAWK- COUGARS (CLE ELUM) - 425-445-5321
MIKE HELGESON- COYOTES (KITTITAS) - 899-1744
RHETT PITT- WOLVES (WAPATO) - 877-7796
CLAUDE IRION- LEOPARDS (ZILLAH) - 829-6095
MANUEL AGUILERA- WILDCATS (TOPPENISH) - 865-6155
FRANK MORENO- SPARTANS (GRANGER) - 831-2104
MAX SALDANA- GRIZZLIES (SUNNYSIDE) - 391-0911
DAN HALL- GREYHOUNDS (GRANDVIEW) - 882-5605
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE HEAD COACHES FOR EACH TEAM.
UPCOMING GKA YOUTH CAMPS
SELAH TOMAHAWKS GRID KIDS
GRADE: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: AUGUST 3-6
TIME: 6:30-8PM
PLACE: SELAH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COST: $25.00 RETURNING PLAYERS, $30.00 NON RETURNING
T-SHIRT INCLUDED
CONTACT: COACH LOREN WOOD 949-8867
EMAIL: LLCLWOOD@CHARTER.NET
WEBSITE: SELAHTOMAHAWKS.ORG (LINK)
NORTHEAST YAKIMA THUNDER GRID KIDS
GRADE: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL **
DATE: JULY 13 - 17TH
TIME: 6-8PM
PLACE: BARGE LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
COST: FREE
CONTACT COACH ADRIAN JOHNSON 910-5942
EMAIL: AJOHNSON7144@HOTMAIL.COM
WEBSITE: NETHUNDERFOOTBALL.BLOGSPOT.COM (LINK)
SOUTHEAST SAINTS GRID KIDS
GRADES: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: JULY 13 - 17
TIME: 6-8PM
PLACE: WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COST: FREE
CONTACT: COACH STEPHEN MARTINEZ 945-2539
EMAIL: STEPHENMARTINEZ4@MSN.COM
WEBSITE: SOUTHEASTSAINTS.BLOGSPOT.COM (LINK)
YAKIMA REDSKINS GRID KIDS
GRADES 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: AUGUST 3 - 7
TIME: 7 - 8:30PM
PLACE: FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
COST: $10.00 SHIRT INCLUDED
CONTACT: DEMIAN WALTER 949-5947
EMAIL: DAME22@MSN.COM
WEBSITE: YAKIMAREDSKINSFOOTBALL.BLOGSPOT.COM (LINK)
YAKIMA 49ERS
GRADES 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: AUGUST 4TH, 5TH AND 6TH
TIME: 6-7:30PM
PLACE: WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COST: FREE
CONTACT: CRAIG KUPP
EMAIL: CRAIG@W1031.COM
EAST VALLEY APACHES GRID KIDS
GRADES: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: JULY 20TH THRU 24TH
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00PM
PLACE: EAST VALLEY INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FIELD
COST: $20.00 INCLUDES T SHIRT
CONTACT: TIM MAYBEE 654-6657 OR 457-5989
EMAIL: TIMLMAYBEE@AOL.COM
GRADE: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: AUGUST 3-6
TIME: 6:30-8PM
PLACE: SELAH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COST: $25.00 RETURNING PLAYERS, $30.00 NON RETURNING
T-SHIRT INCLUDED
CONTACT: COACH LOREN WOOD 949-8867
EMAIL: LLCLWOOD@CHARTER.NET
WEBSITE: SELAHTOMAHAWKS.ORG (LINK)
NORTHEAST YAKIMA THUNDER GRID KIDS
GRADE: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL **
DATE: JULY 13 - 17TH
TIME: 6-8PM
PLACE: BARGE LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
COST: FREE
CONTACT COACH ADRIAN JOHNSON 910-5942
EMAIL: AJOHNSON7144@HOTMAIL.COM
WEBSITE: NETHUNDERFOOTBALL.BLOGSPOT.COM (LINK)
SOUTHEAST SAINTS GRID KIDS
GRADES: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: JULY 13 - 17
TIME: 6-8PM
PLACE: WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COST: FREE
CONTACT: COACH STEPHEN MARTINEZ 945-2539
EMAIL: STEPHENMARTINEZ4@MSN.COM
WEBSITE: SOUTHEASTSAINTS.BLOGSPOT.COM (LINK)
YAKIMA REDSKINS GRID KIDS
GRADES 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: AUGUST 3 - 7
TIME: 7 - 8:30PM
PLACE: FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
COST: $10.00 SHIRT INCLUDED
CONTACT: DEMIAN WALTER 949-5947
EMAIL: DAME22@MSN.COM
WEBSITE: YAKIMAREDSKINSFOOTBALL.BLOGSPOT.COM (LINK)
YAKIMA 49ERS
GRADES 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: AUGUST 4TH, 5TH AND 6TH
TIME: 6-7:30PM
PLACE: WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COST: FREE
CONTACT: CRAIG KUPP
EMAIL: CRAIG@W1031.COM
EAST VALLEY APACHES GRID KIDS
GRADES: 3 THRU 8 **CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL**
DATE: JULY 20TH THRU 24TH
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00PM
PLACE: EAST VALLEY INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FIELD
COST: $20.00 INCLUDES T SHIRT
CONTACT: TIM MAYBEE 654-6657 OR 457-5989
EMAIL: TIMLMAYBEE@AOL.COM
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK IN YAKIMA!!!
THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IS ASSEMBLING A CLUB TEAM IN YAKIMA FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON. TRYOUTS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON JUNE 27TH AT 9AM @ WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN YAKIMA. PLAYERS PLEASE BRING YOUR CLEATS AND A GREAT ATTITUDE, THE COST OF THE TRYOUT IS $40.00. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT http://www.mountainnorthwestfootball.com/ AND CLICK ON THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LINK OR CALL ADRIAN JOHNSON @ 910-5942.
REQUIREMENTS:
AGES: 18-24 YEAR OLDS
SCHOOL: BE OR ANTICIPATE REGISTRATION AT YVCC AND TAKE A MINIMUM OF 5 CREDITS.
REQUIREMENTS:
AGES: 18-24 YEAR OLDS
SCHOOL: BE OR ANTICIPATE REGISTRATION AT YVCC AND TAKE A MINIMUM OF 5 CREDITS.
NEW HAPPENINGS IN THE GRID KIDS!!
THERE WILL BE SOME NEW CHANGES WITHIN THE GRID KIDS THIS COMING SEASON. THE YVGKA BOARD WANTS TO INSURE THE PARENTS THAT THE KIDS SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY THRU CONTINUED EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.
HEAD COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES WILL BE WEARING ID TAGS INDICATING THAT THEY HAVE PASSED THE REQUIRED YOUTH COACHES COURSES (USA FOOTBALL OR NYSCA), A NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND EDUCATION IN CONCUSSIONS. IF INDIVIDUALS DO NOT POSSES THE ID TAG THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED COACH EITHER IN PRACTICE OR DURING GAMES.
THE CUT OFF DATE FOR 8 YEAR OLDS IS NOW SEPTEMBER 1ST.
WEIGHTS HAVE INCREASED 5 LBS PER DIVISION.
EACH YEAR THE COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION WILL BE DESTROYED UPON COMPLETION OF THE SEASON. FOR ID THEFT PREVENTION.
IF THERE IS A QUESTIONS PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THEIR DIVISION YVGKA REP. LOWER VALLEY - DAN HALL, KITTITAS VALLEY- VINCE CURTIS AND UPPER VALLEY (YAKIMA AREA) - ADRIAN JOHNSON. CONTACT NUMBERS WILL BE POSTED SOON.
HEAD COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES WILL BE WEARING ID TAGS INDICATING THAT THEY HAVE PASSED THE REQUIRED YOUTH COACHES COURSES (USA FOOTBALL OR NYSCA), A NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND EDUCATION IN CONCUSSIONS. IF INDIVIDUALS DO NOT POSSES THE ID TAG THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED COACH EITHER IN PRACTICE OR DURING GAMES.
THE CUT OFF DATE FOR 8 YEAR OLDS IS NOW SEPTEMBER 1ST.
WEIGHTS HAVE INCREASED 5 LBS PER DIVISION.
EACH YEAR THE COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION WILL BE DESTROYED UPON COMPLETION OF THE SEASON. FOR ID THEFT PREVENTION.
IF THERE IS A QUESTIONS PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THEIR DIVISION YVGKA REP. LOWER VALLEY - DAN HALL, KITTITAS VALLEY- VINCE CURTIS AND UPPER VALLEY (YAKIMA AREA) - ADRIAN JOHNSON. CONTACT NUMBERS WILL BE POSTED SOON.
MOUNTAIN NORTHWEST IS COMING TO YAKIMA
THE MOUNTAIN NORTHWEST FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION WILL BE HAVING AN PRE-SEASON JAMBOREE ON AUGUST 22ND AND 23RD. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND YEAR OF A VERY COMPETITIVE COMPETITION INVOLVING TEAMS FROM THE WESTSIDE OF THE STATE AGAINST THE TEAMS FROM THE YAKIMA VALLEY GRID KIDS. COST IS $65.00 PER TEAM THRU THE MONTH OF APRIL FOR THE GRID KIDS TEAMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE MOUNTAIN NORTHWEST LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE. http://www.mountainnorthwestfootball.com/
ATTENTION PARENTS!!
IF YOU STILL HAVE YOUR CHILDS FOOTBALL GEAR CAN YOU PLEASE CALL YOUR COACH SO HE CAN PICK IT UP. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS GEAR GETS RETURNED TO THE YVGKA, RETURNING THE GEAR WILL KEEP PLAYER FEES FROM INCREASING. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE COACHES PHONE NUMBER PLEASE CALL ME AT 910-5942. THANK YOU
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
2009 YVGKA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
THE YVGKA BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE VOTED IN THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR THE 2009 SEASON.
PRESIDENT- ADRIAN R. JOHNSON (N.E. YAKIMA THUNDER)
1ST VICE PRESIDENT- DAN HALL (GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS)
2ND VICE PRESIDENT- VINCE CURTIS (ELLENSBURG BULLDOGS)
3RD VICE PRESIDENT- TO BE DETERMINED
4TH VICE PRESIDENT- RHETT PITT (WAPATO WOLVES)
5TH VICE PRESIDENT- MIKE HELGESON (KITTITAS COYOTES)
SECRETARY- DEMIAN WALTER (YAKIMA REDSKINS)
TREASURER- MRS. WILETTE CHEATOM
EQUIPMENT MANAGER- HARRY HANKINS
PRESIDENT- ADRIAN R. JOHNSON (N.E. YAKIMA THUNDER)
1ST VICE PRESIDENT- DAN HALL (GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS)
2ND VICE PRESIDENT- VINCE CURTIS (ELLENSBURG BULLDOGS)
3RD VICE PRESIDENT- TO BE DETERMINED
4TH VICE PRESIDENT- RHETT PITT (WAPATO WOLVES)
5TH VICE PRESIDENT- MIKE HELGESON (KITTITAS COYOTES)
SECRETARY- DEMIAN WALTER (YAKIMA REDSKINS)
TREASURER- MRS. WILETTE CHEATOM
EQUIPMENT MANAGER- HARRY HANKINS
PARENT AND FAN PARTICIPATION
PARENTS AND FANS ARE NOT TO USE PROFANITY OR GESTURES TOWARDS THE OFFICIALS, OPPOSING PLAYERS, COACHES OR FANS. THIS BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL LEAD TO BANNING PARENTS FROM YVGKA EVENTS OR OTHER LEGAL ACTIONS. EACH PARENT SIGNED AN ANTI HARASSMENT POLICY AND THE LEAGUE WILL ENFORCE THIS POLICY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE POLICY CONTACT YOUR CHILDS COACH.
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
DOGS ATTENDING FOOTBALL GAMES
ACCORDING TO SELAH, WAPATO AND KITTITAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS POLICIES DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. I'M SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE'S THIS MAY CAUSE, DUE TO SINCE WE USE THESE FACILITIES WE ARE ALSO BOUND TO FOLLOW THESE POLICIES. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE POLICIES FOR IT CAN DETERMINE OUR FUTURE USE OF THESE FACILITIES. THANK YOU
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. The eligibility of a player will be determined by the individuals age as of June 1st
B. 1. No player can weigh less than 50 lbs.
2. Freshmen Team to consist of 8 and 9 year old players, who can weigh no more than 105
lbs prior to participation in the first league game.
3. Junior Varsity Team consist of 10 and 11 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 135 lbs prior to the first league game.
4. Varsity Team to consist of 12 and 13 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 165 lbs prior to the first league game. A 13 year old entering the 9th grade in high school
will be ineligible.
C. Maximum allowable weight for all players can increase one (1) pound per week after the
first scheduled game, but not to exceed five (5) pounds weight gain for the season.
D. All weigh-ins will be conducted using scales owned by the G.K.A, and will be observed
by no less than two (2) board members and by a coach from a neutral team. Players that
weigh in at more than 175 lbs or less than 50 lbs at time of equipment issue will not
be registered and will not be issued any equipment.
E. All players will be weighed prior to the start of each game with both feet on scales.
Weight will be league weight plus 10 lbs for equipment. Overweight players will no be
allowed to play until next GKA game when the player will be weighed again. We will
allow players to play with allowable league weight for a week whether or not they made
the original weight for that age group. In the season if a player never comes within the
applicable weight limit by the 4th regular season game, the player may be dropped from
the GKA and the registration fee will be refunded in full.
F. Each player will be required to pay a fee of $85.00 to participate in the GKA each year,
which the sum must be paid in full to the treasurer of the GKA, or designee, at or prior
to the time of equipment issue to the player.
G. Each player will be required to sumit a photocopy of his/her birth certificate, a signed
anti harassment policy signed by player and parent, a fully completed and signed
GKA Player's contract, written evidence of a physical exam, and approval of GKA
participation from a physician or a physician assistant dated on or after January 1st of
each year of at time of equipment issue to the player.
H. Uniforms and helmets will not be marked or "decorated" in any way without prior
approval of the Board. Players shall not substitute any equipment that is issued by the
league without approval of the Board except for mouthpieces. Only tennis shoes and
molded rubber, plastic cleats are allowed for athletic shoes. Players in violation of this rule will
not be eligible to play in any league game until the situation is corrected. Parents are allowed to purchase a hard shell chinstrap that meets league requirements.
I. If a player signs a GKA Player's Contract with a GKA team, he must play for that team for
the entire season, unless the head coach of the team he first signed with gives the player a
release. Such releases shall not be unreasonably withheld.
B. 1. No player can weigh less than 50 lbs.
2. Freshmen Team to consist of 8 and 9 year old players, who can weigh no more than 105
lbs prior to participation in the first league game.
3. Junior Varsity Team consist of 10 and 11 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 135 lbs prior to the first league game.
4. Varsity Team to consist of 12 and 13 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 165 lbs prior to the first league game. A 13 year old entering the 9th grade in high school
will be ineligible.
C. Maximum allowable weight for all players can increase one (1) pound per week after the
first scheduled game, but not to exceed five (5) pounds weight gain for the season.
D. All weigh-ins will be conducted using scales owned by the G.K.A, and will be observed
by no less than two (2) board members and by a coach from a neutral team. Players that
weigh in at more than 175 lbs or less than 50 lbs at time of equipment issue will not
be registered and will not be issued any equipment.
E. All players will be weighed prior to the start of each game with both feet on scales.
Weight will be league weight plus 10 lbs for equipment. Overweight players will no be
allowed to play until next GKA game when the player will be weighed again. We will
allow players to play with allowable league weight for a week whether or not they made
the original weight for that age group. In the season if a player never comes within the
applicable weight limit by the 4th regular season game, the player may be dropped from
the GKA and the registration fee will be refunded in full.
F. Each player will be required to pay a fee of $85.00 to participate in the GKA each year,
which the sum must be paid in full to the treasurer of the GKA, or designee, at or prior
to the time of equipment issue to the player.
G. Each player will be required to sumit a photocopy of his/her birth certificate, a signed
anti harassment policy signed by player and parent, a fully completed and signed
GKA Player's contract, written evidence of a physical exam, and approval of GKA
participation from a physician or a physician assistant dated on or after January 1st of
each year of at time of equipment issue to the player.
H. Uniforms and helmets will not be marked or "decorated" in any way without prior
approval of the Board. Players shall not substitute any equipment that is issued by the
league without approval of the Board except for mouthpieces. Only tennis shoes and
molded rubber, plastic cleats are allowed for athletic shoes. Players in violation of this rule will
not be eligible to play in any league game until the situation is corrected. Parents are allowed to purchase a hard shell chinstrap that meets league requirements.
I. If a player signs a GKA Player's Contract with a GKA team, he must play for that team for
the entire season, unless the head coach of the team he first signed with gives the player a
release. Such releases shall not be unreasonably withheld.
PARENT & FAN PARTICIPATION AT GAMES
Parents and fans are strongly urged to attend GKA Games and to provide positive support and encouragement to ALL GKA players and coaches, and to the officials.
ONLY Coaches, players, officials and persons acting as a down and stick marker official are allowed on the sidelines or on the field at any GKA game.
All other persons in attendance shall remain in the bleachers or stands, if available, or behind barriers which will be established by the GKA; Provided that if play is stopped due to a player injury, parents and guardians of the injured player may attend to the player on the field or sidelines.
If for anytime a parent, fan or coach acts in an unsportsman like manner, the individual will be asked to leave the premises by an Executive Board Member.
ONLY Coaches, players, officials and persons acting as a down and stick marker official are allowed on the sidelines or on the field at any GKA game.
All other persons in attendance shall remain in the bleachers or stands, if available, or behind barriers which will be established by the GKA; Provided that if play is stopped due to a player injury, parents and guardians of the injured player may attend to the player on the field or sidelines.
If for anytime a parent, fan or coach acts in an unsportsman like manner, the individual will be asked to leave the premises by an Executive Board Member.
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