2012 Oak Mountain Youth Football Programs
| Jefferson Shelby League Current Program |
Over The Mountain League New Program for 2012 |
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Oak Mountain Youth Football and Cheerleading (OMYFC) is a member of the Jefferson-Shelby Youth Football League (JSYFL) www.jsyfl.net which is comprised of different communities in the Birmingham area. The JSYFL is a competitive football league that currently includes Cahaba Valley (Briarwood), Chelsea, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, John Carroll, Pelham, Spain Park, Thompson, and Vestavia Hills. All games are played against teams from each of these respective cities/parks. |
Oak Mountain Youth Football and Cheerleading (OMYFC) will also field teams in the Over-the-Mountain Recreational Youth Football League for players zoned in the Oak Mountain school district. The OTM league is for players that live in the Over-the-Mountain areas (Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia, Pelham, Shelby County and others). The philosophy of the program is to develop football fundamentals, encourage participation, and have fun playing the game. The OTML requires restricted team sizes, limited school night practice schedules, and mandatory play guidelines. |
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1st through 6th graders play with their grade, subject to age and weight requirements. |
The league is open to 3rd through 6th graders. Players play with their grade depending on the level of participation. |
| Age/Weight Requirements: | |
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A player must meet certain age, grade and weight requirements to play in a particular division. See requirements applicable to the JSYFL. |
A player must meet certain age, grade and weight requirements to play in a particular division. See requirements applicable to the OTMYFL. |
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OMYFC does not have a minimum play time guarantee. The league is competitive in nature therefore, there is no rule requiring a minimum level of play during games. Game participation is based on each player's skill level as demonstrated in practice. |
Each player must play no less than 50 percent of the game. Teams will consist of a target of 18 players with a maximum of 22 because each player will have a starting position on the team. |
| Practice Schedule: | |
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Practices begin in mid July. Teams normally practice three to four days per week in the pre-season and two to three times per week during the regular season. |
Practice will start in early August. A team's week of practice cannot be more than 5 hours per week prior to the first game. When the game season starts, a team may have only 2 contacts per week during the school nights. For example, if a team has a week night game, they may practice one other school night during that week and often on Sunday afternoon. |
| Games: | |
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All games will be played during the week on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. |
All games will be played during the week on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. |
| Field Locations: | |
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Practice fields are at various fields in the Oak Mountain area and home games are played at the OMYFC Field at Oak Mountain High School. Away games will played on the respective competitors home field. |
Practices and home games will be at fields in the Oak Mountain area. Away games will be played in Hoover, Vestavia or Chelsea. |
| Team Selection: | |
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Teams are selected by the coaches through a draft process if numbers warrant multiple teams per age group. |
Each season teams will be formulated by league officials with the overriding goal of team parity. Every player will be required to participate in player evaluations. |
| Equipment Provided: | |
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Helmets, shoulder pads, and two game jerseys are provided. |
Helmets, shoulder pads, and game jerseys are provided. |
Cheer Prices 2012
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| Registration | 150.00 |
| Cheer Uniform | 132.00 New |
| Fleece | 28.00 |
| Bloomers | 10.00 |
| Poms | 22.00 |
| Megaphone | 23.50 |
| Cheer Ribbon | 7.50 (per ribbon) |
2012 Oak Mountain Youth Football & Cheer Information
Football Leagues
During Registration at OMYFC.com select the one that works best for your Player
Jefferson Shelby Youth Football League (JSYFL, 1st grade – 6th grade)
Oak Mountain - Over the Mountain Football League (OTMFL, 3rd grade – 6th grade)
Application Process for All Football and Cheer Head Coach Candidates
If you are interested in being a Head Coach for the 2012 season, the application below must be completed and forwarded to Zach Nelson (zjnels@yahoo.com) for football candidates and Lauren Wilson (omyfccheerdirector@gmail.com) for cheer candidates by Wednesday, April 25th. Late applications will not be accepted.
To complete the application, perform the following steps:
1. Click on the link and save the Word document to your computer
2. Open the document in Word and fill in the appropriate information
Become an OMYFC Sponsor
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2011 120lb JSYFL Champions!
Congratulations to our 120lb. Red Oak Mountain Eagles for winning the 2011 JSYFL Championship!
2011 130lb JSYFL Champions!
Congratulations to our 130lb. White Oak Mountain Eagles for winning the 2011 JSYFL Championship!
OMYFC - JSYFL League Age and Weight Requirements
Weight Divisions 2012
Jr.1 (70 lbs.) – Teams for players who are 5 & 6. Players cannot be 7 years old before May 1 of the current year. Players who turn 7 between May 1 and August 31 must be in 1st Grade. Players must weigh-in at 70.9 lbs or less to be considered an "Unrestricted Player". All players weighing between 71 and 80.9 lbs. will be considered a "Restricted Player".
OMYFC - OTMYL Offering Grade and Weight Requirements
| *Freshman (3rd Grade) | Players required to play on line if over 85.4lbs. Unlimited weight rule. |
| Sophomore (4th grade) | Players required to play on line if over 90.4lbs Unlimited weight rule. |