Who is American Youth Football (AYF)? MISSION AND GOALS: Mission: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Who is American Youth Football (AYF)? MISSION AND GOALS: Mission: Promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of American Football and Cheer. To provide a wholesome competitiveness within the scope of AYF’s rules and regulations that will protect the youth football player and cheerleader. To teach the fundamentals of football and cheer and coordinate activities for participants. To provide a responsible football and cheer program that focuses on what is in the best interests of the kids. To influence good sportsmanship, teamwork, high moral and physical standards and the importance of scholarship, academic achievement, Giving Back. WHAT OUR To lend leagues and teams support while remaining NON-INTRUSIVE to local operations. MEMBERS SAY: To make youth football ALL-INCLUSIVE by not excluding participants with restrictions based on weight or “AYF…Yes, it really is size, league financial abilities or other biases. for the kids” - Officer Daniel L To provide programs for special needs, at-risk and anti-gang groups, and the international football Hartford, CT community. To be the most user-friendly youth sports organization in North America. Keep THE PAPERWORK to a MINIMUM! AYF is a special brand of football: AYF is a community, not a corporation. AYF was created to rebuild a culture of football and cheer FOR THE KIDS . AYF PHILOSOPHY : KEEP it Real - - - - - - - - - - - A youth league does NOT need red tape, they need Support and Service! KEEP with the Times - - - - - Kids are BIGGER - Parents don’t have extra time OR extra money! KEEP it Simple - - - - - - - - - Volunteers are precious commodities! Give Back - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our founders are ‘football guys’ who said: “Football gave to us. Let’s give back.”

How AYF Serves its Members: AYF invites all youth and community programs to join and participate, without restricting based on weight or sizes of participants, financial abilities, other affiliations, or any other biases. Why teams, leagues and organizations join AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL (AYF): • National recognition for member programs & athletes • Equipment and Reconditioning discounts • ‘Safe’ and ‘Fair’ League Status • Specially priced Uniforms and Apparel • Professional and Committed PERSONAL service • Grant/Funding Opportunities and Solicitation Support • IRS 501(c)(3) subordinate organization status • Field initiatives • Weighted and Unlimited weight divisions • Fundraising WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY: • Conference All Star Division • Administrative tools and participant registration platform • Risk Management education, tips and forms • Adopt-a-Team Program “I can’t believe how Helpful your entire • Regional Competitions in Cheerleading and Football • $15 MILLION in Giving Back Donations Staff has been! After • World’s Largest National Championships in Football • All-American Scholastic Recognition and educational 12 years in the ‘other' and Cheer programs organization; I never • National All Star Event • Volunteers Hall of Fame spoke once to anyone on the national staff!” • Premier/Spotlight events • Online Coaches Training with $2,000,000 Liability - Mary S • Coaching tools and clinics • National Tournament Conference Structure or Local SW Titans, Tucson, Membership Structure • Player Combines and camps AZ • AYFPlayers.com SAFE youth-only online community • Exclusive training programs • All services accessible 24/7 at MyAYF.com • Player scholarships • $20-$30 Per Team for membership • Incomparable Team/League Insurance Rates • No Add-On Fees • Deeply Discounted Concussion Baseline Testing • No Mandates • $1.50 Background Check • Nationwide Giving Back movement • Instant access to Membership Certificates • Belonging in a National Community of the like-minded

AYF by the Numbers In 20 years, AYF has become the largest football organization in the world! Over 25,000 teams! ● 200,000 coaches/administrators (who are respected leaders of their communities). ● Over 3,000 cities worldwide. ● All 50 US States and 10 countries ! ● How we do it? Open arms! AYF GOAL: Absolutely no league or team is excluded based on superficial factors. ● American Youth Belief: ALL youth leagues are welcome. If they can’t pay, they still play. ● Football wants to be the most user-friendly Belief: ALL sizes of organizations deserve the same treatment and the same level of service ● youth sports and support. organization in North America, by being Belief: Leagues should play according to local consensus. ● responsive to the values, beliefs and needs of its members. AYF believes that each Check out our social media numbers! of us can make a difference in the Facebook: Over 50,500 followers. ● communities where Twitter: Over 4,500 followers. ● we live and that all kids deserve equal Instagram: Over 2,500 followers. ● opportunities, support, encouragement & We encourage all of our members to follow us on social media to receive the latest news and respect. updates regarding American Youth Football and Cheer.

AYF and Affordability Participation costs are often a deterrent to the sport of football. AYF makes every effort to keep costs to a minimum to maintain and grow the game for our youth. Findings The AYF Demographic report reveals that: AYF has the same number of lower income areas as higher income areas proving that ● economics is not a determinant for league participation in AYF. WHAT OUR AYF is more affordable to lower income level families than any other national youth football MEMBERS SAY: ● organization. “The philosophy of AYF will attract more kids to our The costs of participating in AYF National Championships is 100% less than other national ● program and for us to organizations. achieve our ultimate goal, that all kids will have a chance to learn and feel a sense of pride that they Guiding Beliefs are football players and cheerleaders. AYF believes that local leagues DO NOT NEED to spend MORE money to be part of a National Organization. Milford AYF is program that will be able to give a child All AYF services are OPTIONAL and almost all services are LOWEST PRICE available and ● the foundation necessary to be successful in many are FREE. whatever they choose to All sponsors/partner prices are the “LOWEST AVAILABLE” and all offer a GIVING BACK do in life. Some of the ● greatest men and women components. were influenced by a strong youth program, AYF partner Sadler Sports Insurance offers the most complete inclusive coverage at the ● whether it was sports, best prices to AYF leagues, saving money and providing PRICELESS peace of mind. school, or a community youth program, we all AYF offers $1.50 background checks (by the same service as the Girl Scouts use). ● need to give something back.” Grants are available to support those programs most in ‘need’. ● - Michael B Scholarships and matching funds are given to our Academic All-American Scholars. ● Milford Football Open and direct contact with the National Staff, because communicating the cost options ● and best practices to our member leagues is OUR PRIORITY.

The Four Pillars of AYF

AYF/AYC and Membership Membership Generally AYF/AYC organizations across the world participate in flag football, tackle football, and cheer, dance, and step (collectively "cheer") events year round, depending on the location. To enjoy the many benefits of AYF/AYC, you must become a member at www.joinayf.com. AYF/AYC welcomes organizations comprised of adults who put the best interests of the children first and who will ensure the advancement of AYF/AYC’s Four Pillars. Regional/National Championship Tournaments WHAT OUR AYF/AYC hosts annual regional tackle football and cheer championships within each of the eight MEMBERS SAY: regions in November and our National tackle football and cheer championships in December in “Thank you very the Orlando FL area. Teams desiring to compete in our regional and national tournaments must much. After all the comply with the AYF/AYC national rulebooks and commit to entering the regional tournaments years I have spent (and any qualifier) by September 15th of the current year. If you are interested in participating with youth programs in our regional and national tournaments, please indicate your interest in "Tournament Play" (50 years and a great when you join and AYF/AYC will be in contact with you. deal with Pop Warner) this is what Glen Scobey Warner wanted for our youth Membership Fees (apply to both membership structures) and I am very honored to be a part AYF and AYC Membership Fees are paid on a TEAM /SQUAD LEVEL ONLY . There are no of it.” additional Membership Fees to be a member of AYF/AYC or participate in any region (other than tournament fees). Conferences/Associations must register all the teams in their organization. - Betty S AYF will attempt to verify the number of teams registered. San Diego YFC 2017 Fees: $30 per tackle football team $25 per cheer squad $20 per flag football or 7-on-7 team