THE YVGKA AND THE YAKIMA WARRIORS OF THE AIFA HAS PARTNERSHIPED TOGETHER TO FORM THE YAKIMA VALLEY WARRIORS YOUTH INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE. THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE WILL BE MARCH 15TH AND THE LEAGUE WILL RUN APRIL THROUGH JUNE. THE LEAGUE WILL CONSIST OF (3) 8-9 YEAR OLD AND (3) 10-11 YEAR OLD DIVISIONS IN THE UPPER VALLEY AND LOWER VALLEY. EACH TEAM ROSTER WILL CONSIST OF 25 PLAYERS WITH A PLAYER FEE OF $85.00. BELOW IS THE SIGN UP DATES AND TIMES. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT http://www.yakimavalleywarriors.com/ OR CALL YOUTH LEAGUE PRESIDENT ADRIAN JOHNSON @ 910-5942.
SIGN UP DATES AND TIMES ARE DECEMBER 20TH, 27TH, JANUARY 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH AT 1-3PM AT THE YVGKA WAREHOUSE.
ROSTERS ARE FILLED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS' DUE TO LIMITED ROSTER SPACE.
PLEASE BRING COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PLAYER FEE OF $85.00 A PHYSICAL WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE EQUIPMENT SUIT UP ON MARCH 13TH.
YVGKA SHINES AT MNF CLASSIC
THE YAKIMA VALLEY GRID KIDS WERE WELL REPRESENTED AT THIS YEARS MOUNTAIN NORTHWEST GRIDIRON CLASSIC. THE NORTHEAST THUNDER VARSITY CLAIMED THE PENINSULA DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP 35-14 OVER SOUTH KITSAP. SUNNYSIDE GRIZZLIES VARSITY BROUGHT BACK A 2ND PLACE TROPHY, THE THUNDER JUNIOR VARSITY ALSO BROUGHT HOME A 2ND PLACE TROPHY. THE SUNNYSIDE GRIZZLIES FRESHMAN SQUAD BROUGHT BACK A 3RD PLACE TROPHY. CONGRATS AND THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING THE YVGKA.
2009 YVGKA AWARDS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COACHES AND TEAMS FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE FOR THE 2009 YVGKA SEASON.
KITTITAS VALLEY COACH OF THE YEAR
VINCE CURTIS (ELLENSBURG)
KITTITAS VALLEY TEAM SPIRIT AWARD
UPPER COUNTY / CLE ELUM (COACHED BY RICHARD HAWK)
UPPER VALLEY DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR
DEMIAN WALTER (REDSKINS)
UPPER VALLEY TEAM SPIRIT AWARD
REDSKINS (COACHED BY DEMIAN WALTER
LOWER VALLEY DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR
CRAIG KUPP (49ERS)
LOWER VALLEY TEAM SPIRIT AWARD
GRANGER SPARTANS (COACHED BY FRANK MORENO)
KITTITAS VALLEY COACH OF THE YEAR
VINCE CURTIS (ELLENSBURG)
KITTITAS VALLEY TEAM SPIRIT AWARD
UPPER COUNTY / CLE ELUM (COACHED BY RICHARD HAWK)
UPPER VALLEY DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR
DEMIAN WALTER (REDSKINS)
UPPER VALLEY TEAM SPIRIT AWARD
REDSKINS (COACHED BY DEMIAN WALTER
LOWER VALLEY DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR
CRAIG KUPP (49ERS)
LOWER VALLEY TEAM SPIRIT AWARD
GRANGER SPARTANS (COACHED BY FRANK MORENO)
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2009 CHAMPIONS!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009 YVGKA DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONS
FRESHMAN DIVISION (8-9) CHAMPIONS - GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS
JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION (10-11) CHAMPIONS - ZILLAH LEOPARDS
VARSITY DIVISION (12-13) CHAMPIONS - WEST VALLEY SCOUTS
FRESHMAN DIVISION (8-9) CHAMPIONS - GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS
JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION (10-11) CHAMPIONS - ZILLAH LEOPARDS
VARSITY DIVISION (12-13) CHAMPIONS - WEST VALLEY SCOUTS
2009 YVGKA CHAMPIONS GAMES
THE 2009 YVGKA CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD AT JOHN ZEAPFEL STADIUM (EISENHOWER H.S.) ON NOV 14TH.
FRESHMAN (8-9 YEAR OLDS) CHAMPIONSHIPS - 1:00PM
GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS VS ZILLAH LEOPARDS
JUNIOR VARSITY (10-11) CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3:30PM
YAKIMA REDSKINS VS ZILLAH LEOPARDS
VARSITY (12-13) CHAMPIONSHIPS- 6:00PM
WEST VALLEY SCOUTS VS YAKIMA REDSKINS
FRESHMAN (8-9 YEAR OLDS) CHAMPIONSHIPS - 1:00PM
GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS VS ZILLAH LEOPARDS
JUNIOR VARSITY (10-11) CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3:30PM
YAKIMA REDSKINS VS ZILLAH LEOPARDS
VARSITY (12-13) CHAMPIONSHIPS- 6:00PM
WEST VALLEY SCOUTS VS YAKIMA REDSKINS
YVGKA 2009 PLAYOFFS
ALL GAMES ARE PLAYED AT GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
VARSITY DIVISION
OCTOBER 31, 2009 QUARTERFINALS
GM 1 9:00AM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (UV4) SAINTS
GM 2 11:00AM (UV1) WEST VALLEY VS (LV4) LIGHTNING
GM 3 1:00PM (LV2) SUNNYSIDE RED VS (UV3) THUNDER
GM 4 3:00PM (UV2) REDSKINS VS (LV3) SUNNYSIDE BLK
NOV 7, 2009 SEMIFINALS
GM 5 11:00AM (UV1) WEST VALLEY VS (LV2) SUNNYSIDE RED
GM 6 1:00PM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (UV2) REDSKINS
NOV 14, 2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS @ ZEAPFEL STADIUM 6:00PM
(UV1) WEST VALLEY SCOUTS VS (UV2) YAKIMA REDSKINS
JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION
GM 1 9:00AM (LV2) WAPATO VS (UV3) SCOUTS
GM 2 11:00AM ((UV1) REDSKINS VS (LV4) SELAH BLUE
GM 3 1:00PM (LV1) ZILLAH VS (UV4) KITTITAS
GM4 3:00PM (UV2) ELLENSBURG VS SUNNYSIDE
NOV 7, 2009 SEMIFINALS
GM 5 11:00AM (LV1) ZILLAH VS (UV2) ELLENSBURG BULLDOGS
GM 6 1:00PM (UV1) REDSKINS VS (UV3) WEST VALLEY
NOV 14TH CHAMPIONSHIP @ ZEAPFEL STADIUM 3:30PM
(UV1) YAKIMA REDSKINS VS (LV1) ZILLAH LEOPARDS
FRESHMAN DIVISION
OCTOBER 31, 2009 QUARTERFINALS
GM1 9:00AM (LV2) ZILLAH VS (UV3) EAGLES
GM 2 11:00AM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (UV4) SCOUTS WALTMAN
GM 3 1:00PM (UV1) SELAH BLUE VS (LV4) COLTS
GM 4 3:00PM (UV2) KITTITAS VS (LV3) SUNNYSIDE
NOV 7, 2009 SEMIFINALS
GM 5 11:00AM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (LV3) SUNNYSIDE
GM 6 1:00PM (UV1) SELAH BLUE VS (LV2) ZILLAH
NOV 14, 2009 CHAMPIONSHIP @ ZEAPFEL STADIUM 1:00PM
(LV1) GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS VS (LV2) ZILLAH LEOPARDS
VARSITY DIVISION
OCTOBER 31, 2009 QUARTERFINALS
GM 1 9:00AM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (UV4) SAINTS
GM 2 11:00AM (UV1) WEST VALLEY VS (LV4) LIGHTNING
GM 3 1:00PM (LV2) SUNNYSIDE RED VS (UV3) THUNDER
GM 4 3:00PM (UV2) REDSKINS VS (LV3) SUNNYSIDE BLK
NOV 7, 2009 SEMIFINALS
GM 5 11:00AM (UV1) WEST VALLEY VS (LV2) SUNNYSIDE RED
GM 6 1:00PM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (UV2) REDSKINS
NOV 14, 2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS @ ZEAPFEL STADIUM 6:00PM
(UV1) WEST VALLEY SCOUTS VS (UV2) YAKIMA REDSKINS
JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION
GM 1 9:00AM (LV2) WAPATO VS (UV3) SCOUTS
GM 2 11:00AM ((UV1) REDSKINS VS (LV4) SELAH BLUE
GM 3 1:00PM (LV1) ZILLAH VS (UV4) KITTITAS
GM4 3:00PM (UV2) ELLENSBURG VS SUNNYSIDE
NOV 7, 2009 SEMIFINALS
GM 5 11:00AM (LV1) ZILLAH VS (UV2) ELLENSBURG BULLDOGS
GM 6 1:00PM (UV1) REDSKINS VS (UV3) WEST VALLEY
NOV 14TH CHAMPIONSHIP @ ZEAPFEL STADIUM 3:30PM
(UV1) YAKIMA REDSKINS VS (LV1) ZILLAH LEOPARDS
FRESHMAN DIVISION
OCTOBER 31, 2009 QUARTERFINALS
GM1 9:00AM (LV2) ZILLAH VS (UV3) EAGLES
GM 2 11:00AM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (UV4) SCOUTS WALTMAN
GM 3 1:00PM (UV1) SELAH BLUE VS (LV4) COLTS
GM 4 3:00PM (UV2) KITTITAS VS (LV3) SUNNYSIDE
NOV 7, 2009 SEMIFINALS
GM 5 11:00AM (LV1) GRANDVIEW VS (LV3) SUNNYSIDE
GM 6 1:00PM (UV1) SELAH BLUE VS (LV2) ZILLAH
NOV 14, 2009 CHAMPIONSHIP @ ZEAPFEL STADIUM 1:00PM
(LV1) GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS VS (LV2) ZILLAH LEOPARDS
ATTENTION PARENTS!!
IF YOU STILL HAVE YOUR CHILDS FOOTBALL GEAR CAN YOU PLEASE CALL YOUR COACH SO HE CAN PICK IT UP. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS GEAR GETS RETURNED TO THE YVGKA, RETURNING THE GEAR WILL KEEP PLAYER FEES FROM INCREASING. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE COACHES PHONE NUMBER PLEASE CALL ME AT 910-5942. THANK YOU
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
2009 YVGKA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
THE YVGKA BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE VOTED IN THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR THE 2009 SEASON.
PRESIDENT- ADRIAN R. JOHNSON (N.E. YAKIMA THUNDER)
1ST VICE PRESIDENT- DAN HALL (GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS)
2ND VICE PRESIDENT- VINCE CURTIS (ELLENSBURG BULLDOGS)
3RD VICE PRESIDENT- TO BE DETERMINED
4TH VICE PRESIDENT- RHETT PITT (WAPATO WOLVES)
5TH VICE PRESIDENT- MIKE HELGESON (KITTITAS COYOTES)
SECRETARY- DEMIAN WALTER (YAKIMA REDSKINS)
TREASURER- MRS. WILETTE CHEATOM
EQUIPMENT MANAGER- HARRY HANKINS
PRESIDENT- ADRIAN R. JOHNSON (N.E. YAKIMA THUNDER)
1ST VICE PRESIDENT- DAN HALL (GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS)
2ND VICE PRESIDENT- VINCE CURTIS (ELLENSBURG BULLDOGS)
3RD VICE PRESIDENT- TO BE DETERMINED
4TH VICE PRESIDENT- RHETT PITT (WAPATO WOLVES)
5TH VICE PRESIDENT- MIKE HELGESON (KITTITAS COYOTES)
SECRETARY- DEMIAN WALTER (YAKIMA REDSKINS)
TREASURER- MRS. WILETTE CHEATOM
EQUIPMENT MANAGER- HARRY HANKINS
PARENT AND FAN PARTICIPATION
PARENTS AND FANS ARE NOT TO USE PROFANITY OR GESTURES TOWARDS THE OFFICIALS, OPPOSING PLAYERS, COACHES OR FANS. THIS BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL LEAD TO BANNING PARENTS FROM YVGKA EVENTS OR OTHER LEGAL ACTIONS. EACH PARENT SIGNED AN ANTI HARASSMENT POLICY AND THE LEAGUE WILL ENFORCE THIS POLICY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE POLICY CONTACT YOUR CHILDS COACH.
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
DOGS ATTENDING FOOTBALL GAMES
ACCORDING TO SELAH, WAPATO AND KITTITAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS POLICIES DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. I'M SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE'S THIS MAY CAUSE, DUE TO SINCE WE USE THESE FACILITIES WE ARE ALSO BOUND TO FOLLOW THESE POLICIES. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE POLICIES FOR IT CAN DETERMINE OUR FUTURE USE OF THESE FACILITIES. THANK YOU
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. The eligibility of a player will be determined by the individuals age as of June 1st
B. 1. No player can weigh less than 50 lbs.
2. Freshmen Team to consist of 8 and 9 year old players, who can weigh no more than 105
lbs prior to participation in the first league game.
3. Junior Varsity Team consist of 10 and 11 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 135 lbs prior to the first league game.
4. Varsity Team to consist of 12 and 13 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 165 lbs prior to the first league game. A 13 year old entering the 9th grade in high school
will be ineligible.
C. Maximum allowable weight for all players can increase one (1) pound per week after the
first scheduled game, but not to exceed five (5) pounds weight gain for the season.
D. All weigh-ins will be conducted using scales owned by the G.K.A, and will be observed
by no less than two (2) board members and by a coach from a neutral team. Players that
weigh in at more than 175 lbs or less than 50 lbs at time of equipment issue will not
be registered and will not be issued any equipment.
E. All players will be weighed prior to the start of each game with both feet on scales.
Weight will be league weight plus 10 lbs for equipment. Overweight players will no be
allowed to play until next GKA game when the player will be weighed again. We will
allow players to play with allowable league weight for a week whether or not they made
the original weight for that age group. In the season if a player never comes within the
applicable weight limit by the 4th regular season game, the player may be dropped from
the GKA and the registration fee will be refunded in full.
F. Each player will be required to pay a fee of $85.00 to participate in the GKA each year,
which the sum must be paid in full to the treasurer of the GKA, or designee, at or prior
to the time of equipment issue to the player.
G. Each player will be required to sumit a photocopy of his/her birth certificate, a signed
anti harassment policy signed by player and parent, a fully completed and signed
GKA Player's contract, written evidence of a physical exam, and approval of GKA
participation from a physician or a physician assistant dated on or after January 1st of
each year of at time of equipment issue to the player.
H. Uniforms and helmets will not be marked or "decorated" in any way without prior
approval of the Board. Players shall not substitute any equipment that is issued by the
league without approval of the Board except for mouthpieces. Only tennis shoes and
molded rubber, plastic cleats are allowed for athletic shoes. Players in violation of this rule will
not be eligible to play in any league game until the situation is corrected. Parents are allowed to purchase a hard shell chinstrap that meets league requirements.
I. If a player signs a GKA Player's Contract with a GKA team, he must play for that team for
the entire season, unless the head coach of the team he first signed with gives the player a
release. Such releases shall not be unreasonably withheld.
B. 1. No player can weigh less than 50 lbs.
2. Freshmen Team to consist of 8 and 9 year old players, who can weigh no more than 105
lbs prior to participation in the first league game.
3. Junior Varsity Team consist of 10 and 11 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 135 lbs prior to the first league game.
4. Varsity Team to consist of 12 and 13 years old players, who can weigh no more
than 165 lbs prior to the first league game. A 13 year old entering the 9th grade in high school
will be ineligible.
C. Maximum allowable weight for all players can increase one (1) pound per week after the
first scheduled game, but not to exceed five (5) pounds weight gain for the season.
D. All weigh-ins will be conducted using scales owned by the G.K.A, and will be observed
by no less than two (2) board members and by a coach from a neutral team. Players that
weigh in at more than 175 lbs or less than 50 lbs at time of equipment issue will not
be registered and will not be issued any equipment.
E. All players will be weighed prior to the start of each game with both feet on scales.
Weight will be league weight plus 10 lbs for equipment. Overweight players will no be
allowed to play until next GKA game when the player will be weighed again. We will
allow players to play with allowable league weight for a week whether or not they made
the original weight for that age group. In the season if a player never comes within the
applicable weight limit by the 4th regular season game, the player may be dropped from
the GKA and the registration fee will be refunded in full.
F. Each player will be required to pay a fee of $85.00 to participate in the GKA each year,
which the sum must be paid in full to the treasurer of the GKA, or designee, at or prior
to the time of equipment issue to the player.
G. Each player will be required to sumit a photocopy of his/her birth certificate, a signed
anti harassment policy signed by player and parent, a fully completed and signed
GKA Player's contract, written evidence of a physical exam, and approval of GKA
participation from a physician or a physician assistant dated on or after January 1st of
each year of at time of equipment issue to the player.
H. Uniforms and helmets will not be marked or "decorated" in any way without prior
approval of the Board. Players shall not substitute any equipment that is issued by the
league without approval of the Board except for mouthpieces. Only tennis shoes and
molded rubber, plastic cleats are allowed for athletic shoes. Players in violation of this rule will
not be eligible to play in any league game until the situation is corrected. Parents are allowed to purchase a hard shell chinstrap that meets league requirements.
I. If a player signs a GKA Player's Contract with a GKA team, he must play for that team for
the entire season, unless the head coach of the team he first signed with gives the player a
release. Such releases shall not be unreasonably withheld.
PARENT & FAN PARTICIPATION AT GAMES
Parents and fans are strongly urged to attend GKA Games and to provide positive support and encouragement to ALL GKA players and coaches, and to the officials.
ONLY Coaches, players, officials and persons acting as a down and stick marker official are allowed on the sidelines or on the field at any GKA game.
All other persons in attendance shall remain in the bleachers or stands, if available, or behind barriers which will be established by the GKA; Provided that if play is stopped due to a player injury, parents and guardians of the injured player may attend to the player on the field or sidelines.
If for anytime a parent, fan or coach acts in an unsportsman like manner, the individual will be asked to leave the premises by an Executive Board Member.
ONLY Coaches, players, officials and persons acting as a down and stick marker official are allowed on the sidelines or on the field at any GKA game.
All other persons in attendance shall remain in the bleachers or stands, if available, or behind barriers which will be established by the GKA; Provided that if play is stopped due to a player injury, parents and guardians of the injured player may attend to the player on the field or sidelines.
If for anytime a parent, fan or coach acts in an unsportsman like manner, the individual will be asked to leave the premises by an Executive Board Member.
COACHES ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS
Every GKA coach will be elected and approved on a year to year basis by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Coaches Commitee will review the qualifications and other relevant matters pertaining to each head coach candidate, which may entail face to face interviews, and report it's recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Each year, GKA Head Coaches and assistants are required to sign a written Coach's Understanding & agreement, and will be given a Coach's Packet, in a form, and with contents, to be approved by the Board of Directors.
All GKA coaches are encouraged to attend and participate in coaches clinics. The GKA will attempt to organize such clinics on a year to year basis.
It is required that all Head and assistant coaches be certified by the N.Y.S.C.A. or by USA Football
All GKA coaches and assistant coaches must submit to a nationwide background check. The background will include checks from all 50 states and every county in the United States.
Each year, GKA Head Coaches and assistants are required to sign a written Coach's Understanding & agreement, and will be given a Coach's Packet, in a form, and with contents, to be approved by the Board of Directors.
All GKA coaches are encouraged to attend and participate in coaches clinics. The GKA will attempt to organize such clinics on a year to year basis.
It is required that all Head and assistant coaches be certified by the N.Y.S.C.A. or by USA Football
All GKA coaches and assistant coaches must submit to a nationwide background check. The background will include checks from all 50 states and every county in the United States.
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