Matt is returning home to support the youth football programs where he started his football career. Proceeds of this event will benefit the Downingtown Young Whippets and the Marsh Creek Eagles. Join Matt at P.J. Whelihan's for lunch Sunday, June 23rd and meet Matt personally. Tickets can be purchased online - see details below.

Ticket prices include the following items:
• Speech from Matt Ryan
• Autographed picture for attendees
• Lunch — See menu items listed below*
• Chance to win travel, hotel, and tickets to an Atlanta Falcons home game!
• Silent auction on additional memorabilia

*Lunch includes a choice of classic P.J. Whelihan's fare: Cheesesteak, Wings, Fish Tacos, Cobb Salad, or Hamburger. Fountain drinks included. Cash bar is available.
P.J. Whelihan’s Pub, 853 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Adults $100 each | Kids 14 & Under $50 each
Sunday June 23rd — Noon to 2:00PM


BUY TICKETS HERE!

 

Flag Football for FREE!!!........
All 2013 Flag Football Players pay NO REGISTRATION FEE*
Open to youth ages 5 and 6 years old.
Questions? - Kelly Shoemaker

Flag Cheerleading for FREE!!!
All 2013 Flag Cheerleaders pay NO REGISTRATION FEE*
Open to youth ages 5 and 6 years old.
Questions? - Kelly Shoemaker

Cheerleading
Registration Fee $125* | 2nd family member $100 | 3rd family member $75
Open to youth ages 7 to 14 years old.
Questions? - Talonda Cain

Football
Registration Fee $125* | 2nd family member $100 | 3rd family member $75
Open to youth ages 7 to 14 years old.
Questions? - Tom Kucera

EQUIPMENT — Football players who registered by April 13th
will be first to receive their equipment in July. Date to be announced.

PAYMENTS — No player will receive any equipment until all financial
obligations have been paid in full with no exceptions.

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* RAFFLE TICKETS — Each DYW family is required to sell Fundraiser Raffle Tickets. Each family will be required to pay for $100 dollars in raffle tickets that are to be sold. Tickets will be distributed to all families on the first night of practice, August 1st. The grand prize drawing will take place during the final home game at the DYW field on Water Plant Way, Downingtown.

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USA Football Certification!
All DYW Coaches are certified through USA Football's Certification Education Program!

Register Online!!!
2013 registration is available online
Boys and girls ages 5 to 14 are able to
register for the 2013 season by clicking the
link below. Participants should register before
April 13th to receive best pricing deals.

Online Registration - click!

DYW Golf Outing
August 9, 2013
This event is an excellent opportunity to have a wonderful day of golf with colleagues and friends while helping to support an organization dedicated to the youths within our communities.
Questions? - Doug Delia

Congratulations
Varsity Coaching Changes at 80 & 150 Pounds
The 2013 season will open with head coaching changes at both the 80 and 150 pound varsity levels.
Chris Shoemaker will lead the 80 pound varsity squad and John Harlow will head the 150 team.
Best of luck to both!

FAQ

When and where does practice start?
Thursday, August 1st, 6PM, at Beaver Creek Elementary School located at 610 West Pennsylvania Ave in Downingtown. Cheerleaders in the front, Football Players in the back of the school. Practices normally run until 8PM.

How long does the season run?
This will vary depending on the team your child participates on, however most seasons run from August 1st until the second or third weekend in November.

When is practice?
Nights of the week to be determined by the head coach.

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FOOTBALL
AUGUST (5) nights a week at the Beaver Creek Elementary School
SEP-OCT-NOV (3) nights a week at the DYW Fields

FLAG FOOTBALL
AUG - week 1 & 2 (4) nights a week at the Beaver Creek Elem. (Mon-Thu)
AUGUST (3) nights a week at the Beaver Creek Elementary School
SEP-OCT-NOV (2) nights a week at the DYW Fields

CHEERLEADERS
AUGUST (4) nights a week at the Beaver Creek Elementary School (Mon-Thu)
SEP - NOV (3-4) nights a week at a local elementary school (TBD)

FLAG CHEERLEADERS
AUGUST Outdoors (3) nights a week at the Beaver Creek Elementary School
SEP - OCT Indoors (2) nights a week at a local elementary school (TBD)

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What are the age and weight limits?
League age is your age on June 30th. (Weight limits are for football only)

Flag Football and Flag Cheerleading 5-6 years old boys and girls

80lb Football 7-8 yrs. old—80 lb. max. (9 yrs old 60lb. max.)
Pee Wee Cheerleading 7-8 yrs. old

100lb Football 9-10 yrs. old—100 lb. max. (11yrs old 80lb. max.)
Youth Cheerleading 9-10 yrs. old

120lb Football 11-12 yrs. old—120 lb. max. (13yrs old 105lb. max.)
Junior Cheerleading 9-12 yrs. old

150lb Football 13-14 yrs. old—150 lb. max. (15yrs old 135lb. max.)
Senior Cheerleading 11-14 yrs. old

NOTE: Weights increase 1lb. every week of the season.

What is the difference between varsity and junior varsity?
Varsity teams are teams that compete for a league championship.
JV teams are instructional teams with no undue emphasis on winning.

Is DYW a traveling organization?
Yes, most of our schedule will be made up of teams in Chester County. Some games will be played in Delaware County.

What does my football player need to buy for 1st day of practice?
We will provide your child with helmet, shoulder pads, pants, girdle pads and a mouthpiece. You will need to provide cleats, socks, athletic supporter, girdle and a practice jersey. Practice jerseys can be purchased at registration or at the Beaver Creek practice field.

What does my cheerleader need to buy for 1st day of practice?
A cheerleader needs a t-shirt, cotton shorts, and sneakers, hair in ponytail, water bottle and physical.

Before my child can start practice do I need a full physical?
A child will not be able to participate in contact or stunting drills until a medical release is obtained from a physician.

Do flag football players and cheerleaders get uniforms like the bigger kids?
Flag football players will be issued game jerseys.
Flag cheerleaders will be issued regular cheerleading uniforms.

If you have a question that wasn’t answered above.
Tom Kucera 610-873-4058 or email to tkucera@comcast.net

If you are interested in coaching, assistant coaching and/or getting involved with the Downingtown Young Whippets?
Tom Kucera 610-873-4058 or email to tkucera@comcast.net

Territories
The Downingtown Young Whippets (DYW) and the Coatesville Kid Raiders (CKR) have come to a mutual agreement that defines the territories of each organization. The defined areas will be recognized and enforced by the Bert Bell Conference.

Caln Township
Residents within CALN TOWNSHIP are part of the CKR territory.

Coatesville Area School District
Any resident within the Coatesville Area School District that attend a non-public school may join DYW with no waiver required. Proof of enrollment at a non-public school will be required at registration.

Greystone Academy
Until Greystone Academy becomes a K-12 school, attendees shall be considered part of the Coatesville Area School District. If Greystone Academy becomes a K-12 school, DYW and CKR will meet again to reconsider.

Board of Directors

Officers
President - Tom Kucera
Vice-President - Dave Ashe
Treasurer - Jeff Cox
Secretary - Jean Valentino
General Manager - John Harlow

Members
League Rep - Steve Rittenhouse
Cheerleading Director - Talonda Cain
Member At-Large - Mark Gillespie
Member At-Large - Ron Sheridan
Active Lifetime Member - Larry Pearson

Head Coaches
80V - Chris Shoemaker
100V - Tom Kucera
120V - Doug Delia
150V - John Harlow
80JV - Bob Carney
100JV - Roy Troop
120JV - Troy Campbell

Coordinators
Concession Stand - Dave Ashe
Equipment Manager - Joe Chimino
Team Mom Coordinator - (open)
DYW Program - Jen Campbell
Casino Night - (open)
Webmaster - Troy Campbell

Flag & 80lb. - Wilson K2 football

100 & 120lb. - Wilson TDJ football

150lb. - Wilson TDY football