LHYSL – Licking Heights Youth Sports League

FLAG Football Camp Info Sheet

LHYSL Terms, Disclosures, and Conditions on website (bottom of home page)

LHYSL provides a fun, non-contact, developmental Coed Flag Football experience for boys and girls, Pre-K to grade 6 kids.  We will teach fundamentals, conditioning, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork as it pertains to Coed non-contact flag football in a fun atmosphere. 
This camp/clinic will concentrate on passing, running, receiving, route running, and defensive coverage.
This camp serves as great stepping stone for kids that are interested in tackle football or help skills for the kids who already compete in tackle football.

The camp/clinic is usually held in the spring (March – April – May) at Craig Field (behind Central Intermediate).

Each participant will be supplied a team shirt (which they keep) and flags.

Each participant is expected to bring with them a mouthpiece/guard, Black shorts w/o pockets, Cleats (football or soccer) NO Baseball Cleats, and water for hydration.

·   Flag Football camp can be made up of 3 divisions.

ü  Pee Wee – Pre-K and Kindergarten age players

ü  Mini – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade age players

ü  Junior – 4th, 5th, & 6th grade age players

Each division may have more than one team or may be combined depending on registration numbers.
Participants may be assigned to a division differing from their grade based on size and skill.  This will keep all divisions competitive.

·   Flag Football General Information

ü  Each team will participate in organized football drills.

ü  Each team will have at least 4-6 players and coaches that will teach fundamentals.

ü  There will be a practice then after will be game after the practice session (weeks 3-6).  Practice is usually an hour then the game is appx 30 - 45 min.

ü  Each season will end with a Championship / Awards day.

ü  Practices and games will usually be on the weekend (Sunday evenings).

ü  Transportation to and from practices and games is the responsibility of the Parents.

·   Registration and Schedule “Tentative”

ü  Online Registration is usually February to Mid-March (Fees to be determined)

ü  Evaluations/Combine would be on Week 1 - Practice only.  Week 2 will be mostly practice then have a "mock" game.

            *If weather is poor, evaluations will be moved to the next week of camp with practice/game to follow.

ü  Schedule Layout “Tentative to 2023”

The above is informational ONLY. All official rules for game and management are in accordance with LHYSL rules. 

This is an instructional/developmental camp.  Refer to the LHYSL website for official documentation.

www.lhysl.org

LHYSL Consent, Disclosures, and Terms & Conditions

INFORMED CONSENT / RELEASE OF LIABILITY:  I/We accept and understand that the activity (Football / Cheerleading / Wrestling / Flag Football) above involves certain inherent risks, dangers, and hazards that may cause serious personal injury necessitating long term care and significantly impairing enjoyment of life or life activities. I/We accept and understand that the above-described injuries and other injuries, including but not limited to: concussions; serious neck and spinal injuries; serious injury to all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons; contusions; dislocations; sprains; strains; and fractures, may occur as a result of participating in this sport. I/We accept and understand that certain activities, such as the acts of tackling and wrestling, carry with them a greater inherent risk of injury. I/We understand that the inherent risks of this sport cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the sport. I/We have reviewed all of these risks and understand and appreciate them, and still desire to participate in the activity. I/We certify that (registering athlete) has no medical or physical conditions that could interfere with or compromise his/her safety in participating in this activity. I/We authorize qualified emergency medical professionals to examine, and in the event of an injury or serious illness, to administer emergency medical care to the registering athlete.

The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) to my child from the activities involved in these programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist. 

In the event it becomes necessary for Licking Heights Youth Sports League (LHYSL) volunteer staff to obtain emergency medical care for the above-named athlete, I/We understand that neither the volunteer staff member nor the LHYSL organization assumes financial liability for the expenses incurred because of the accident, injury, illness and/or unforeseen circumstances.  I/We certify that my household has sufficient medical insurance to facilitate any necessary medical care or resultant care for any injury that may be sustained by the above-named athlete.

FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, assume full responsibility for my registering athlete.  WE HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS LHYSL and its participants all of the above.

I/WE HAVE READ THE STATEMENTS ABOVE, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I/WE HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS VOLUNTARY ATHLETIC PROGRAM. I CERTIFY THAT WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY MINOR CHILD TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

CONCUSSION AWARENESS I/We Hereby Acknowledge that I/we read The Concussion Fact Sheet , and understand that I/we have a responsibility to report my child’s symptoms to coaches, administrators and health care provider. I also understand that my child must have no symptoms before returning to play can occur.

CARDIAC ARREST I/We acknowledge availability of information about Sudden Cardiac Arrest in youth athletes and Lindsay’s Law.

CODE OF CODUCT  By accepting the terms as the Parent/Guardian of the child(ren) participating in the LHYSL program I have registered my child for, I confirm that I have read and acknowledge the information herein and agree to all stipulations outlined in our Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct and Player Code of Conduct. I/We agree that by accepting, I/we am responsible for our entire family, children, relatives, and my guests that are present at LHYSL events, practices, games or matches.

MEDIA WAIVER I/We hereby grant the LHYSL permission to use, and/or publish in its own or in external publications in print or on line, photographs, pictures, film, video or other similar media (collectively, "Photographs") taken of the participating child in whole or in part, individually or as part of a group for any purpose whatsoever; including, but not limited to, illustration, promotion, art, editorial and advertising.

FEES / FUNDRAISING I/We understand and agree that there is an initial sign-up fee at the time of registration for all participants in LHYSL. I/We also understand and agree that there will be NO League fundraiser obligation for EACH participant.  I/We do understand that there will be Team/Squad fundraisers (not mandatory) for each team or squad to support that team’s or squad’s activities such as the end of season party. All Team/Squad fundraisers must be approved by the LHYSL board.  All apparel used for these fundraisers must have a LHYSL logo integrated.  I/We also understand that it is our responsibility to volunteer and assist the League in activities such as Concession Stands and/or Press Box.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY.  No late fees will be refunded.  Refunds may take up to 30 days to be processed and issued.                   
FOOTBALL / CHEER / WRESTLING: If a refund is requested before LHYSL equipment pickup, then 100% of the fees will be refunded.  If a refund is requested after the start of equipment pickup but prior to the first game or match, then 50% of the fees will be refunded.  Refund requests made after the start of the first game or match of the season, then no refund will be issued.                                                                    
FLAG FOOTBALL: If a refund request is made before (3) three days after the first camp session (before shirt order), then 100% of the fees will be refunded.  If a request for a refund is made after the third day (after shirt order), then 50% of the fees will be refunded.  Refund requests made after the start of the 2^nd camp session, then no refund will be issued.

If a refund request is made because a player was suspended for the remainder of the season by LHYSL, then no refund will be issued regardless of when the player was suspended.