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Parent Involvement

Parents can play many roles in sport: current or former athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model or critic. A few studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport more than coaches. Parents also are the first and most critical agents at socializing sports.

Parents and Athletes

Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their North Branford Youth Football & Cheerleading experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently.  SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.

USA Football Resources for Parents

USA Football Resources for Parents

Essential Parent How-Tos

Adding an additional guardian

In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child's sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat

Adding a Mobile Phone

Once you've created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.

Enabling Text Messaging

Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.

Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App

Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.

Forwarding Athlete Messages

Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.

Sending a Message

Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.

RSVP to Game or Event

Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.

Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes

Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!

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FAQs

Q. Where do I register for NBYFC?

A. Head to the homepage: nbyfc.org

 

Q. What documents are required to participate in NBYFC?

A. All guardians must provide the Code of Conduct and CTYFL 2023 Registration and Code of Conduct documents before your player will be permitted to participate in practice or games.

 

Q. What is the time commitment for my child(ren) to participate in North Branford Youth tackle football?

A. Participants can expect to spend 10 hours the first week of August in conditioning with the team (2 hours per day, Monday - Friday). 

Practice during the season will consist of 2 practices during the week (1.5 - 2 hours per practice), a walk-through Saturday morning (1.5 - 2 hours). Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to practice.

Games (approximately 2 hours) are on Sunday. All players should arrive in full game gear, and will be expected to arrive for warm-ups and weigh-ins 1 hour prior to game start.

Players that miss practices and/or walk-through may not play in Sunday's game. This will be at the discretion of the coaches and NBYFC Board at it is a safety concern.

 

Q. What is the time commitment for my child(ren) to participate in North Branford Youth flag football?

A. Players will have 2 practices during the week, and 1 game (jamboree style) on Saturday.

 

Q. What is the time commitment for my child(ren) to participate in North Branford Youth cheer?

A. Participants will have 2 practices during the week and will cheer at the games on Sunday.

 

Q. Are there scholarships available for my player(s)?

A. If you are interested in scholarships, please reach out to NBYFCBoard@gmail.com and include your player(s) name, which program they'll be in, amount of scholarship requesting and reason for your request.

 

Q. I want to help out with the NBYFC program, how can I get involved?

A. NBYFC is always looking for reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to help support and grow our program. If you're interested in getting involved, please attend one of our public board meetings, reach out to a board member, or email NBYFCBoard@gmail.com. We look forward to connecting!

Currently, we are seeking C Team (3rd and 4th grade) Tackle Coaching staff members, concession stand volunteers, booster club, field set up and breakdown volunteers, etc.

 

Q. When and where are the NBYFC Board Meetings?

A. All public NBYFC Board meetings are on the home page of our website, and the calendar section. Locations will be included as soon as they become available.

 

Q. What equipment do I need to purchase outside of registration for my child(ren) to participate in tackle football?

A. For tackle football, your player(s) will need a mouthguard, athletic cup, cleats and game socks as these are not included in registration.

Tackle registration includes a practice jersey, game jersey, football pants and helmet that will be used by your player for the season. Players in 8th grade have the option to purchase their game jersey for $85 if they'd like to keep it after the season.

 

Q. Where are NBYFC home games played?

A. NBYFC home games are played at the Totoket Valley Park game field located 290 Forest Road, behind / next to the current NB Police station.

 

Q. Where are NBYFC practices held?

A. Tackle football practice occurs Totoket Valley Park, 279 Forest Road, on the practice field next to Wall Field (the baseball diamond). 

Cheer and flag football practices are held on the NBYFC game field.