South Brunswick
Police Athletic League
2012
Football & Cheer
Orientation
Orientation
History of South Brunswick
Police Athletic League (SBPAL)
Overview of the SBPAL
rules and regulations
Cheer Overview
Football Overview
SBPAL History & Vision
Began as Recreational Flag League. Programs now include: Pop Warner Flag
and Tackle Football and Cheerleading, Travel Basketball, Wrestling, Township
Flag Football (8-13 years old)
The purpose of our organization:
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Providing children of South Brunswick Township or eligible children from
surrounding communities with opportunities and activities for constructive use
of leisure time.
•
Develop a friendly relationship between community, its youth and the police
officers and engender a spirit of respect for law and order.
•
Establish developmental and competitive sports within the community.
New for 2012
• Reduced Fees: SBPAL is offering a reduced fee for early
registration this year – fees will increase starting July 1 – so register
early!
• Professional Speed, Strength and Agility Trainer: SBPAL has
contracted a professional trainer who will be conducting pre-season
speed, strength, and conditioning training for all SBPAL football
players (included in the cost of registration). We’ll have more
information on the pre-season conditioning in the upcoming weeks.
• Tiny Mites are coming to S. Brunswick: Lastly, SBPAL will continue
to offer the flag football program for ages 5-7 this season, but will
also be offering Tiny Mites tackle football for ages 5-7. We'll have
more details for anyone interested at the Open House.
• Equipment Storage at Rowland Park!
Unloading the Container
South Brunswick & Pop Warner
• SBPAL Pop Warner is one of 27 associations within the Central
Jersey Pop Warner organization
• Central Jersey Pop Warner has over 140 tackle teams, 51 flag and 94
cheer teams
– Over 6,000 youth
• Pop Warner is a national organization, divided into 8 regions covering
over 42 states, 400,000 participants, over 7,000 tackle, 1,000 flag and
6,000 cheer teams
– Participants must maintain academic standards to participate
– Central Jersey Pop Warner is part of the Eastern Region (NY to Maryland)
– National website - www.popwarner.com
• SBPAL Football adheres to both Central Jersey, Eastern Region and
National Pop Warner guidelines and rules
SBPAL Rules & Regulations
Registration / Financial commitments
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Registration is first-come, first-serve basis.
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Full payment is expected at time of registration unless otherwise arranged
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Checks returned for insufficient funds will result in additional $25 fee and a Cash or money
order is required to replace the bounced check(s).
Failure to remain current with financial obligations will result in player’s
suspension
SBPAL Rules & Regulations
Absences
•
Unexcused absences from regular season or post-season events are
grounds for dismissal from program
•
Dismissed participants may apply for re-instatement next season but are not
eligible for pre-registration
•
Participants who are absent (unexcused) for more than 50% of practices
are not permitted to compete in that week’s event
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Arrive on-time, unexcused lateness may result in dismissal from practice or
game
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Parents/guardians must attend flag practice – no drop-offs
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Vacations
– Football, only 5 consecutive excused practices are allowed
– Cheer, only 5 excused practices are allowed for the season
SBPAL Rules & Regulations
Equipment / Awards
• Maintain uniforms properly and return in clean condition; uniform
deposit required
• All post-season awards are sole responsibility of SBPAL
• Only SBPAL Regional Champions are eligible to compete in
National Competition
• Individual or team fundraising without SBPAL permission is
prohibited
SBPAL Rules & Regulations
Coaching / Practices / Games
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Notify Coach / Director of any medical, behavioral, or dietary conditions
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Only players, coaches, and SBPAL Executive Board are allowed on field of play
or practice field
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Parents must remain outside the field of play in designated areas
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Coaching by parents from the sidelines during practice or games is prohibited
•
Coaches may designate parents to perform certain ‘on-field’ functions (play
count, chains)
SBPAL Rules & Regulations
Coaching / Practices / Games (cont.)
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Coaches must be safety-certified: Rutgers or NYSCA
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Any coach or parent who violates Code of Conduct will be brought before the
SBPAL Executive Board
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Coaches are not permitted to request contributions, solicit business or use
their position to represent any business entity to our SBPAL parents for any
reason without prior authorization from SBPAL Board
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The SBPAL Board is responsible for all facilities issues. Coaches must refer
all matters to the Football Director.
Documentation
Below is a list of the documents you will need to provide to your athlete’s
coach during the first week of practice.
– Child’s original, raised seal birth certificate
• For both returning at new players as mandated by the CJPW
– Copy of LAST report card for the school year
– Small photo (head and shoulders)
– Little Scholars Pop Warner Doctor’s Authorization form (only acceptable form
stating the child is eligible to participate in football/cheer. Note must be dated
after January 2011. Each sibling must have his/her own note.)
– Equipment Deposit ($150 – Football, $75 – Cheer >> check made out to
SBPAL)
– Parent and Player Consent Form
– Parent Code of Conduct
– Player Code of Conduct
– Consent for emergency medical treatment
Pop Warner All-American
Scholar Program
Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for
Academic All-American status. This process begins at the association level and
up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level.
The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point
average and fifth grade completion to apply for All-American status. After the
applications have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First
Team All-Americans (35 football, 35 cheer per grade), National Second Team
All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.
Pop Warner hosts an awards program each year to celebrate the
accomplishments of our participants. Scholarships are awarded and we
recognize those that have contributed and served as exemplary ambassadors
for Pop Warner. All Scholar All-Americans (1st Team, 2nd Team & Honorable
Mention) are eligible to attend the PWLS National All-American Banquet.
PAL Cheer Overview
Joann Campisano, Cheer Director
Cheer Head Coaches
• Tiny Mite
Head Coach: Open
• Mighty Mite
Head Coach: Melissa Wojaczyk
Assistant Coach: Catherine Oliver
• Jr. Pee Wee
Head Coach: Robyn Vitelli
Assistant Coach: Kim Spinelli
• Pee Wee
Head Coach: Autumn Frock
Cheerleading Age
Criteria
Team
Age
(as of July 31st)
Tiny Mite
5–7
Mitey Mite
7–8–9
Junior Pee Wee
9 – 10 – 11
Pee Wees
11 – 12
Uniform Deposit
• $75 uniform deposit required
• Uniforms will be distributed in August.
Goals for our
Cheerleaders
Our Goals are:
– Safety
– Fun
– Progression
– Teamwork
Our coaches are volunteers
Positive & respectful communication is the
key to providing the best possible
experience for all of us!
COMMITMENT
• With great anticipation, this year our Jr. Pee-Wee &
Pee-Wee squads will take the National Route.
• Our competition days are full days!
• In order to be a success, it is imperative that the
parents get involved to assist with planning &
fundraising. Further details once we reach that
point.
• If anyone backs out if we make the Competition
route, there will be a 1-year suspension from cheer.
Practice & Attendance
Policies
• Practice starts the first week of August. The start date,
days & times are determined by your Coach.
• Coaches will not schedule practices on Fridays in August
so you may plan long weekends with your family.
• Cheerleaders are required to dress appropriately for
practice, that means attire that is appropriate gym class
and athletic activities. Coaches will review this policy
prior to the first practice
• Attendance is as follows: 5 unexcused absences are
permitted before removal from a team. 3 lateness’s of
more than 10 minutes each, equals one absence –
excused absences are ONLY religious education class &
prolonged illness with a doctor’s note.
2011 Cheerleading
Competition Schedule
JR.PW'S & PW'S
1. October 20, 2012
2. To Be Announced
2012 Cheer Apparel Order Process
Each cheerleader will need cheer sneakers, white no
show socks, black cheer bloomers and a black cheer
bodysuit for games.
In order to facilitate the apparel order process we have
partnered with Team Cheer and developed on on-line
order site.
WWW.Teamcheer.com
Directions will be provided at your fitting.
Cheerleading
Communications
JoAnn Campisano
joanncampru@gmail.com
http://www.sbpalsports.org
Schedules
News
Contact Info
Directions
Cheerleading Communications
If you have an issue, problem, concern or
suggestion, the proper steps are:
1) Speak to your head coach after practice or
arrange a time to get together
2) If needed, escalate to a Cheer Co-Director
3) If needed, escalate to Cheer Committee
4) If needed, escalate to SBPAL Board
Football Program Overview
Rich Boulware and Don Parlow,
Football Directors
Pop Warner Football
Age(s)
Certification Weight
Range
5-6-7
No weight limits
5-6-7
No older/lighter
7-8-9
N/A
8-9-10
11*
9-10-11
12*
35-75 lbs
No older/lighter
45-90 lbs
N/A
60-105 lbs
60-85 lbs
75-120 lbs
75-100 lbs
JUNIOR MIDGET
(older/lighter)
10-11-12
13*
90-145 lbs
90-120 lbs
MIDGET
(older/lighter)
12-13-14
15*
105-170 lbs
105-140 lbs
UNLIMITED
(older/lighter)
11-12-13-14
No older/lighter
105 lbs+
No older/lighter
Age/Weight Division
FLAG
TINY-MITE
(older/lighter)
MITEY-MITE
(older/lighter)
JUNIOR PEE WEE
(older/lighter)
PEE WEE
(older/lighter)
*The asterisked (*) provisions in each division allow the so-called "older but lighter" player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility
falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above.
A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a
maximum of 9 pounds.
Football Schedule
• Practice begins Wednesday, August 1st
• Flag and Tiny Mite
• Practice 3 nights a week in August;
• 2 nights a week during school
• Tackle
• Week 1: 10 hours conditioning
• 5 nights a week in August
• 3 nights a week during school with Saturday walkthroughs
 Arrive 15 minutes early for practices
• Scrimmages – 2 to 3 in August
• First Game – Last weekend of August
• Games on Sunday
– Flag and Tiny Mite 9:00am (subject to change)
– MM 10:00am
– JPW 11:30am
– PW 1:00pm
• Post-season – Bowl Games/Playoffs
2012 Viking Camps
 Non-contact instructional camps
 SB school coaches and guest college coaches will teach
young players the safe & proper way to play football
 Registration forms are located on the
www.sbpalsports.org
PAL Football Committee
• Jake Rodriguez – SB PAL President
• Mike Muha – SB PAL Vice President
• Rich Boulware – Football Program Director
• Don Parlow – Football Program Director
• Ed Young – Football Committee
• Doug Cooper – Football Committee & Snack Shack
Football Coaching Staffs
Pee-Wee
• Head Coach: Andy Goldsmith
• Assistant Coaches: Dave
Seavers, Doug Cooper, Richard
Boulware
Mighty Mite
• Head Coach: Ed Young
• Assistant Coaches: Sean
D'Angiolillo, Jim Woisznies, Rich
Rubin
Jr. Pee-Wee
• Head Coach: Don Parlow
• Assistant Coaches: Andy
Fellouris, John Elko, Phil
Campbell, Jake Rodriguez
Tiny Mite
• Head Coach: Rich Hoff
• Assistant Coaches: TBD
Flag
• Head Coach: TBD
• Assistant Coaches: TBD
We Can’t Do This Alone!
• All coaches need your support
• ‘Dinner table’ conversation must be positive & supportive
• Volunteer!!!
• If you have an issue, problem, concern, suggestion,
the steps are:
1. Speak to your head coach after practice or arrange a time to get together
2. If needed, escalate to Football Director
3. If needed, escalate to Football Committee
4. If needed, escalate to SBPAL Board
Football
Communications
http://www.sbpalsports.org
• Schedules
• Contact Info
• Directions
• Rainouts
Email us at:
Richard.Boulware@gmail.com
dfparlow@comcast.net
South Brunswick
Police Athletic League
2012
Football & Cheer Orientation
Questions?