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General Information on the SYFA Program

About SYFA

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The Shakopee Youth Football Association (SYFA) is a non-profit organization that exists for the purpose of teaching each child the fundamentals of the sport and to provide the framework for the wholesome participation at each child’s playing ability.

  • Having fun while learning and being treated with dignity is each child's right and each adult's responsibility.
  • We will be team oriented in our approach. In the game of football, the goals of the team and group can only be attained through dedication and commitment of the whole team. Nothing can be accomplished alone.
  • Coaches and parents shall stress sportsmanship, team spirit, and developing skills more than winning.
  • Coaches and parents shall employ appropriate language and behavior when dealing with impressionable youth.

MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about Shakopee Youth Football Association, please review the FAQ page and also read over the association’s by-laws, playing rules, and various policies on the “SYFA Forms” page.


2012 Shakopee Youth Football Programs

1ST GRADE FLAG

Days: Saturdays 9:00 AM (also Mondays 6:00 PM in August only).

Season is August 6th – October 13th

Location: Tahpah Park/Pearson

Cost: $75

 

2ND GRADE FLAG

Days: Saturdays 10:30 AM (also Mondays 6:00 PM in August only).

Season is August 6th – October 13th

Location: Tahpah Park/Pearson

Cost: $75

 

3RD GRADE FLAG

Days: Saturdays 12:00 AM (also Mondays 6:00 PM in August only).

Season is August 6th – October 13th

Location: Tahpah Park/Pearson

Cost: $75

 

4TH GRADE TACKLE

Days: Mon/Wed 5:30 or 7:00 PM and Sat 9:00/10:30/noon.

Season is August 6th – October 27th. Off during MEA.

Location: Games at Tahpah Park

Cost: $110

 

5TH GRADE TACKLE

Days: Tues/Thurs 5:30 or 7:00 PM and Sat 9:00/10:30/noon.

Season is August 6th – October 27th. Off during MEA.

Location: Games at Tahpah Park

Cost: $110

 

6TH GRADE TACKLE (TRAVEL)

Days: Mon/Tues/Thurs 5:30 or 7:00 PM and Sat. mornings

Season is August 6th – October 28th

Location: Home games at Tahpah Park and Middle School

Cost: $150

 

7TH or 8TH GRADE TACKLE (TRAVEL)

Days: Mon/Tues/Thurs 5:30 or 7:00 PM and Sat. mornings

Season is August 6th – October 28th

Location: Home games at Tahpah Park and Middle School

Cost: $175


SYFA Mission & Goals

To offer a quality and well-supervised youth football program that, in a fun environment, will teach values of high-character, sportsmanship, and teamwork, instruct youth on proper football fundamentals, increase the overall football skill levels of all participants, while instilling a lifelong love for the game of football.

SYFA (Grades 1-8) Upcoming Events

  • May
  • 20
Parent Information Night
  • Jun
  • 13
SYFA Board Meeting
  • 6:30pm-9:30pm (CDT)
  • SHS Health Room across from Auxiliary gym
  • Tag(s): SYFA News & Info 
  • Jul
  • 11
SYFA Board Meeting
  • 6:30pm-9:30pm (CDT)
  • SHS Health Room across from Auxiliary gym
  • Tag(s): SYFA News & Info 
  • Jul
  • 14
Gear Day Pickup # 1
  • 9:00am-3:00pm (CDT)
  • Tahpah Field at Football Garage
  • 8th grade 9am-10am. 7th grade 10am-11am. 6th grade 11am-12pm. 5th grade 1pm-2pm. 4th grade 3pm-4pm.
  • Tag(s): SYFA News & Info 

What's new for 2012?

In a continuing effort to enhance Shakopee Football, changes for the 2012 season include:

 

  • Separating the 1st and 2nd grade flag levels.
  • Bloomington has joined the Southwest Metro Football League at the 6th and 7th grade levels.
  • THREE "Gear Day" equipment pick-up dates spread over three weeks. Everyone needs to make one of these to pick up gear.
  • Second annual Beef Jerky Fundraiser
  • $25 late fee if registering after July 1st (all tackle levels).
  • Hard registration cut-off for all tackle levels on July 31st.
  • (no late fee or cut off for flag football)
  • A common website for the SWML associations (travel levels).

 

We are also planning to have two additional lighted fields to use for practices and games!

SYFA 2012 Upcoming Events At-A-Glance

SYFA EVENT FLAG 4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE 6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
Parent Info Night Sun, May 20th 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 20th 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 20th 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 20th 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 20th 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 20th 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium
Late Registration Begins n/a July 1st July 1st July 1st July 1st July 1st
Gear Day #1 n/a Sat, July 14 2:00PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 14 1:00PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 14 11:00AM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 14 10:00AM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 14 9:00AM Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Gear Day #2 n/a Wed, July 25 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 25 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 25 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 25 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 25 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Coach Clinic Sun, July 29 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 29 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 29 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 29 6:00PM SHS Health Room Sun, July 29 6:00PM SHS Health Room Sun, July 29 6:00PM SHS Health Room
Tackle Registration Closes n/a July 31st 11:59PM July 31st 11:59PM July 31st 11:59PM July 31st 11:59PM July 31st 11:59PM
Saber Summer Camps See Football Camps Tab See Football Camps Tab See Football Camps Tab See Football Camps Tab See Football Camps Tab See Football Camps Tab
Gear Day #3 FINAL n/a Sat, Aug 4 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 4 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 4 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 4 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 4 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Player Evaluations Mon, Aug 6 6-8pm Tahpah Main Tue, Aug 7 6-8pm Tahpah Main Wed, Aug 8 6-8pm Tahpah Main Mon, Aug 6 6-8pm SHS Prac. Fields Tue, Aug 7 6-8pm SHS Prac. Fields Wed, Aug 8 6-8pm SHS Prac. Fields
Post Schedule & Rosters Sun, Aug 12 Sun, Aug 12 Sun, Aug 12 Sun, Aug 12 Sun, Aug 12 Sun, Aug 12
First Practice following evals Mon, Aug 13 6:00PM Tahpah Tue, Aug 14 6:00PM Tahpah Mon, Aug 13 6:00PM TBD Mon, Aug 13 6:00PM TBD Mon, Aug 13 6:00PM TBD
Meet The Sabers Fri, Aug 24 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 24 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 24 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 24 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 24 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 24 5-8PM Jr. High Fields
Jamboree Sat, Aug 25 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 25 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 25 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 25 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 25 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 25 10-1 Tahpah
Photo Nights Sep 5 & 6 - see photo schedule Sep 5 & 6 - see photo schedule Sep 5 & 6 - see photo schedule Sep 5 & 6 - see photo schedule Sep 5 & 6 - see photo schedule Sep 5 & 6 - see photo schedule
First Games Sat, Aug 25 Sat, Sept 8 Sat, Sept 8 Sat, Sept 8 Sat, Sept 8 Sat, Sept 8
Youth Night Fri, Sep 28? 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 28? 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 28? 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 28? 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 28? 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 28? 6:10 Vaughan Stadium
Final Regular Season Games Sat, Oct 13 Sat, Oct 13 Sat, Oct 13 Sat, Oct 13 Sat, Oct 13 Sat, Oct 13
MEA Wed, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 21 Wed, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 21 Wed, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 21 Wed, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 21 Wed, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 21 Wed, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 21
Playoffs n/a tbd tbd tbd tbd tbd
Gear Turn In Day n/a Sat, Nov 3 9:00-10:00 Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 3 10:00-11:00 Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 3 10:00-11:00 Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 3 11:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 3 11:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Annual Meeting Wed, Dec 12 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 12 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 12 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 12 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 12 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 12 7:00PM tbd

The dates and times listed above we feel are accurate but of course they are subject to change. We will update this chart and try to notify registrants if they do change.

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Parent Information Night
6:30pm CDT