Bert Bell Cheerleading
Championships
Congratulations to the Downingtown
Young Whippets Cheerleaders,
competing in the Bert Bell
Cheerleading Competition,
November 6th, 2011.

2011 Champion
DYW Junior Intermediate Large

Runner-Up
DYW Senior Elite Small

Honorable Mention
DYW Pee-Wee Novice Small

Downingtown
Young Whippets
Youth football and cheerleading organization affiliated with the Bert Bell Memorial Conference since 1963. Questions? Call 610-873-4058.
President - Tom Kucera

Downingtown Weather Forecast, PA (19335)

 

FAQ

When and where does practice start?
Monday, 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

*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 (molded rubber), socks, athletic supporter, girdle and a practice jersey.(practice jerseys will be available for purchase at registration)

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 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 tkucera@comcast.net

 

TERRITORY CHANGES
DOWNINGTOWN–COATESVILLE
DYW and the Coatesville Kid Raiders (CKR) have come to a mutual agreement that defines the territories of each organization. These newly defined areas will be recognized and enforced by the Bert Bell Conference.

NOTE: All players and cheerleaders who have played, or who are currently registered to play, for DYW are exempt and are not bound by the new territory ruling.

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

2 – 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.

3 – 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.

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2011 Regular Season

Bert Bell Conference
2010 Cheerleading
Competition Results

SENIOR ELITE SMALL
Champion

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE LARGE
Runner-up

PEE WEE NOVICE LARGE
Runner-up

 

Bert Bell Conference
2010 Championships

80 POUND DIVISION
Springfield – 22
Kennet-Union – 7

100 POUND DIVISION
Marple Jr. Tigers – 6
Downingtown – 19

120 POUND DIVISION
Darby Township – 18
Downingtown – 13

150 POUND DIVISION
Darby Township – 20
Downingtown – 8

Western Division	Central Division	Eastern Division
Aston	Brandywine BYC	Clifton Heights
Avon Grove	Brandywine DE	Darby Township
Coatesville	Haverford	Drexel Hill
Downingtown	Marple	Greater 69th Street
Kennett/Unionville	Rosetree	Prospect Park
Oxford	Springfield	Ridley