Above: Jr. T-Hawks parents are looking forward to more evenly-matched, competitive games this year. (contributed photo)
Last week, I shared news from Northboro-Southboro Football & Cheer Association. With too much to cram into one post, I focused on Cheer. Now it’s time to spotlight Jr. T-Hawks football.
The youth football league is shaking up the way divisions are aligned this year.
NSYFCA ‘s announcement promises more evenly matched games:
Northboro-Southboro Youth Football & Cheer Association (NSYFCA) recently announced that they will roll out a new tiered, team-based, divisional alignment in coordination with 30 other member associations of Central Mass American Youth Football & Cheer.
This new alignment, in effect for all players who register for the 2017 season, will create divisions, at each grade level, based upon a team previous year’s record, strength of schedule, and team talent & skill.
“Over the past few years, there have been an increasing number of lopsided games and scores,” said Gary Maggiolino, President of NSYFCA. “Across Central Mass, one out of every 5 games was won by invoking the mercy rule. This new alignment provides greater parity, fairness, and competitiveness in game scheduling which will result in better quality games on a week by week basis.”
Maggiolino stated, “As a parent and coach, I look forward to evenly-matched and competitive games and this alignment will provide just that – balance. Also, each grade division will feature a Super Bowl playoff, which means more teams will have the ability to participate in the post-season.”
If you have questions about the new format, mark May 2nd on your calendar:
NSYFCA will be holding a Football and Cheer information night on Tuesday, May 2nd from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Algonquin Regional High School auditorium for parents or guardians who have questions about the new divisional alignment, registration or would like general information about football or cheer. Attendees of the event will be eligible for the early registration discount.
The new season will kick off will kick off in August. But registration is open and some early bird rates expire this month:
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Players and cheerleaders of all skill levels are welcome to register at the following 2017 rates:• Early registration through April 30th: $175
• General registration after May 1st: $200
• Tiny Mite Football and U8 Cheer at a flat rate reduced fee: $125
• Flag Football at a flat rate reduced fee: $50
For more program details, click on the flyer right.
To learn more about the program or to register, click here.
