2010 Football Season News
Playing time
The DJBD Board of Directors has voted to expand our program from four to eight teams, two teams per level. Teams will now be structured primarily by grade level, e.g., per level, older players will be on the “Blue” team and younger players will be on the “White” team. This new approach will reduce roster size and will provide much more game-time playing opportunities for our kids!
Registration
We are now accepting registration for the 2010 season! Enroll early to receive a fee discount and receive free admission to the summer football camp sponsored by the Davis Senior High School Varsity Football Program. Early registration also allows players to receive football equipment early. Registration forms are available at our web site, www.juniorbluedevils.com
2010 Registration fees
$200 prior to April 10th (see special “Register with a New Player” discount below)*
$225 prior to April 10th
$275 prior to July 10th
$300 prior to August 10th
*Register with a New Player Discount. All returning players who register a friend (or sibling) new to the program (as defined as a player who did not play football in 2009, the previous season) will both receive an additional $25 off their player registration fee if both players register prior to April 10th. Please note that this special discount is only available to returning 2009 players and both registration fees and applications must be submitted together.
Please note that players that register after August 10th may be subject to additional administrative late fees.
New Equipment
New equipment was purchased this year! Our organization continues to improve the quality of football equipment available to players. This year, the Board purchased new football helmets (all helmets will be new or only one-year old), new practice pants (similar to our game pants), new game bags, and sixty new shoulder pads. Sign up early to get the best gear!
Coaching Applications
We are now accepting applications for all 2010 coaching positions. If you have an interest as either a Head Coach or Assistant Coach, please download a coaching application form from our web site. Head Coaching selections will be made first and approved at the February 8th Board meeting. Please mail the applications to:
DBJD
PO Box 416
Davis, CA 95617
If you have any questions regarding coaching, feel free to contact our coaching commissioner Mike Goodison (mhjdnm@sbcglobal.net), cell 530-902-1312.
Coaching Clinics / Training
Coaching Clinics are being arranged. A schedule should be available by the end of January.
Super Bowl Football Clinic
Mark your calendars to send your players to the upcoming one-day non-contact football camp on Saturday, February 6th from 10:00 to Noon. The camp is sponsored by the Davis Senior High School Varsity Football Program and is open to all K-8th graders. More details will be posted on the web site within the next few weeks. DOWNLOAD FLYER
General Questions
Please feel free to contact Al Inouye with any questions regarding the upcoming 2010 season.
Al Inouye, President
Davis Junior Blue Devils Youth Football Organization
Cell 916-769-7768
Email ainouye@hpapts.com
Web Site www.juniorbluedevils.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Davis Junior Blue Devils Football program offers youth contact football for kids between the ages of 6-14.
The program is divided into four divisions:
Jr. Pee Wee (6-8 yrs.)
Pee Wee (9-10 yrs.)
Jr. Midgets (11-12 yrs.)
and Midgets (13-14 yrs.)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Davis Junior Blue Devils is a non-profit organization designed to promote football and cheerleading for children aged 6 to 14 in the City of Davis and surrounding communities. Together with teams from the Greater Sacramento area, we make up the Sacramento Youth Football League.
Our Mission
To guide kids to reach their highest potential in life by teaching the fundamentals of football and cheerleading
Our Beliefs
Victories on the field are a by-product of maintaining clear priorities in life. Winning is not the focus. Priorities are family first, academics second, and football/cheer third.
We want participants to put out their best effort in order to have a great experience.
We will strive to emphasize the following set of principles that in turn will foster the development of key life skills: teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, and preparation.
Our Football Philosophy
Game time is at the discretion of the Head Coach. However, all players are expected to play each game.
Strongly discourage "two-way" players and encourage coaches to platoon the offense, defense, and special teams.
Coaches are expected to include all players in practice drills and activities.
Parents with concerns about playing time or practices should first discuss their thoughts with the Head Coach (not during games and away from kids at practices). If this issue is not resolved with the Head Coach, it is the parent's responsibility to contact the Coaches Commissioner. If the issue is still not resolved, parents are encouraged to contact the Vice President so that their concerns can be discussed at the next Board meeting.
