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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.


2011 Shakopee Youth Football Programs

1ST/2ND GRADE FLAG

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

Season is August 8th – October 15th

Location: Tahpah Park/Pearson

Cost: $75

 

3RD GRADE FLAG

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

Season is August 8th – October 15th

Location: Tahpah Park/Pearson

Cost: $75

 

4TH GRADE TACKLE

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

Season is August 8th – October 30th. 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 AM.

Season is August 8th – October 30th. 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 8th – early November

Location: Home games at Tahpah Park and Middle School

Cost: $150 (fee includes keeping one jersey)

 

7TH/8TH GRADE TACKLE (TRAVEL)

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

Season is August 8th – early November

Location: Home games at Tahpah Park and Middle School

Cost: $175 (fee includes keeping one jersey)


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

  • Mar
  • 3
SYFA Youth Winter Skills & Drills Camp
  • Mar
  • 10
SYFA Youth Winter Skills & Drills Camp
  • Mar
  • 11
SYFA Winter Saber Camp (Grades 5-8)
  • 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Sr. High Main Gym
  • For current grades 5-8.
  • Tag(s): SYFA News & Info 
  • Mar
  • 14
SYFA Board Meeting
  • Apr
  • 11
SYFA Board Meeting

What's new for 2011?

In a continuing effort to enhance Shakopee Football, changes for the 2011 season include:

 

  • Separating the 5th and 6th grade levels.
  • 6th grade becomes a travel program, participating in the Southwest Metro Football League like 7th and 8th grades.
  • THREE "Gear Day" equipment pick-up dates spread over 3 weeks. Everyone needs to make one of these to pick up gear.
  • 4th grade practices now held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • Many 6th, 7th, and 8th grade practices and games can be held at Tahpah's lighted fields!
  • Allowing travel players to keep one jersey following the season!
  • To fund capital improvements and better fields and to keep costs down, moving to a single large (optional) fundraiser instead of many small fundraisers throughout the year.
  • Employing an EMT onsite at all home travel games to respond to any medical issues.
  • Adding more officials to 4th grade and travel level games.
  • No flag option for 4th grade.
  • $25 late fee if registering after July 31st (all tackle levels).
  • Hard registration cut-off for all tackle levels on August 11th.
  • (no late fee or cut off for flag football)
  • A common website for the SWML associations (travel levels).
  • College scholarship opportunites for graduating Shakopee football players. (dependent on fundraiser results)

SYFA 2011 Upcoming Events At-A-Glance

SYFA EVENT FLAG 4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE 6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
Parent Info Night Sun, May 1st 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 1st 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 1st 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 1st 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 1st 6:30PM Jr. High Auditorium Sun, May 1st 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 16 2:00PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 16 1:00PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 16 11:00AM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 16 10:00AM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, July 16 9:00AM Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Gear Day #2 n/a Wed, July 20 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 20 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 20 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 20 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed Wed, July 20 6-8PM Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Coach Clinic Sun, July 24 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 24 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 24 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 24 6:00PM SHS Lecture Room Sun, July 24 6:00PM SHS Health Room Sun, July 24 6:00PM SHS Health Room
Last Minute Registration Begins n/a August 1st August 1st August 1st August 1st August 1st
Saber Summer Camps August 1-4 August 1-4 August 1-4 August 1-4 August 1-4 August 1-4
Gear Day #3 n/a Sat, Aug 6 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 6 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 6 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 6 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Aug 6 9:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Player Evaluations Mon, Aug 8th 6-8pm Tahpah Main Tue, Aug 9th 6-8pm Tahpah Main Wed, Aug 10th 6-8pm Tahpah Main Mon, Aug 8th 6-8pm SHS Prac. Fields Tue, Aug 9th 6-8pm SHS Prac. Fields Wed, Aug 10th 6-8pm SHS Prac. Fields
Registration closes n/a Thur, Aug 11 11:59PM Thur, Aug 11 11:59PM Thur, Aug 11 11:59PM Thur, Aug 11 11:59PM Thur, Aug 11 11:59PM
Post Schedule & Rosters Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14
First Practice following evals Mon, Aug 15 6:00PM Tahpah Tue, Aug 16 6:00PM Tahpah Mon, Aug 15 6:00PM TBD Mon, Aug 15 6:00PM TBD Mon, Aug 15 6:00PM TBD
Meet The Sabers Fri, Aug 26 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 26 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 26 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 26 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 26 5-8PM Jr. High Fields Fri, Aug 26 5-8PM Jr. High Fields
Jamboree Sat, Aug 27 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 27 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 27 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 27 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 27 10-1 Tahpah Sat, Aug 27 10-1 Tahpah
Photo Nights Sep 7 & 8 - see photo schedule Sep 7 & 8 - see photo schedule Sep 7 & 8 - see photo schedule Sep 7 & 8 - see photo schedule Sep 7 & 8 - see photo schedule Sep 7 & 8 - see photo schedule
First Games Sat, Aug 27 Sat, Sept 10 Sat, Sept 10 Sat, Sept 10 Sat, Sept 10 Sat, Sept 10
Youth Night Fri, Sep 16 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 16 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 16 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 16 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 16 6:10 Vaughan Stadium Fri, Sep 16 6:10 Vaughan Stadium
Final Regular Season Games Sat, Oct 15 Sat, Oct 15 Sat, Oct 15 Sat, Oct 15 Sat, Oct 15 Sat, Oct 15
MEA Wed, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 23 Wed, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 23 Wed, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 23 Wed, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 23 Wed, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 23 Wed, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 23
Playoffs n/a tbd tbd tbd tbd tbd
Gear Turn In Day n/a Sat, Nov 5 9:00-10:00 Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 5 10:00-11:00 Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 5 10:00-11:00 Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 5 11:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed Sat, Nov 5 11:00-noon Tahpah-Equip. Shed
Annual Meeting Wed, Dec 14 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 14 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 14 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 14 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 14 7:00PM tbd Wed, Dec 14 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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