Submitted by Craig Kay

Sign-ups have already begun and equipment is being ordered. The Siskiyou Knights are gearing up for another exciting season of youth football. This year we are adding a 5^th team to the program, the “Mighty Mites”, ages 6 and 7 (45 to 85 pounds). This team will be in addition to our Midget, Junior Midget, Pee Wee, and Junior Pee Wee teams with kids up through the 8^th grade. These teams are made up of both Cheerleaders and Football players.

We are currently accepting sign-ups for the 2009 season. To sign up or for more information, call Craig Kay @ 859-3395, Chip Layton @ 261-1905, or Darren Lonnon @ 261-2606.

Our program serves South Siskiyou County—including Dunsmuir, Mt Shasta, Weed, McCloud, and the surrounding areas. We are excited to have our new Midget Head Coach and our Junior Midget Head Coach already in place.

This program is designed not only to teach and instruct our kids in Cheer and Football, but also to develop character that goes beyond the game. We are currently recruiting Football Coaches, Cheer Coaches, Coordinators, and Parent volunteers. Won’t you join us in the journey, and be a part of a movement to transform our kid’s lives!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

1. Practices will begin Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Mount Shasta Sports Complex (behind Sisson School) and move to Shastice Park at a later date to be announced.

2. Practices will be Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 8:00 until school starts. After the beginning of school, practices will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30. Mighty Mites will only practice three (3) nights per week from 5:30 to 7:00 (which nights to be determined) all season.

3. No player or cheerleader may participate in any practice until he/she has completed the proper registration forms, presented evidence of physical examination (physical form signed by Doctor), and returned completed waiver forms. ALL paperwork must be completed and turned in before the end of the 2nd week of practice.

4. No player may participate in any contact drill until he/she has completed 10 hours of formalized conditioning and instruction under the direct supervision of the respective Head Coach or his/her designee. With the exception of helmets, Mighty Mites will be issued equipment after one week of conditioning practice.

5. You will not be issued any uniforms or equipment until your registration and sponsor money has been turned in.

6.  Each player/cheerleader is expected to sell 75 Jamboree Tickets.

7. Football players will need to purchase appropriate shoes. The association will provide all other equipment. Football players will keep their jerseys at the end of the season.

8. Cheerleaders will be given a practice shirt, game shoes, socks and briefs. Uniforms (shell, skirt and body suit) belong to the association and will need to be returned at the end of the season.

9. Sponsor forms and physical forms may be mailed to SSYFA, PO Box 950, Mount Shasta, CA 96067.

10. A weekly newsletter will be sent home each week with game times, maps and Association information.