May 15, 2008

Knights Parents & Players;

It is with genuine pleasure that I would like to share some exciting news and changes for the Palo Alto Knights Youth Football Organization for the upcoming 2008 season.

After several years of our board, coaches and parents evaluating our football program the Palo Alto Knights will be participating in the National Youth Football League (NYFL) starting in the upcoming 2008 season.  We believe this is a positive move for the youth of Palo Alto/East Palo Alto that will allow many benefits for our community and offer more kids the opportunity to play contact football.

The NYFL will offer many benefits and a few positive changes for 2008:

• 4 team structures:        Starters (6-8 year olds)           Rookies (8-11 year olds)

                                          Jr. Varsity (10- 13 year olds)  Varsity (11-14 year olds)

• New weight limits:  Starters – 45lbs – 110lbs Rookies – 55lbs -135lbs

                                          Jr. Varsity –65lbs –150lbs Varsity – 95lbs -235lbs

• Lineman Option: Allows younger/heavier players to play in their age group – they can only  play on the line and can not carry the football or play on certain special teams.

• Opponents:                   6 teams in the South Bay, 20 teams in Northern California

• Play-Offs:                    Local, State and National Championships (Las Vegas in 2008)

The 2008 football season will start on Friday August 1^st, we will be sending you a schedule in early June, please make sure you send in the following:

• Signed PA Knights registration
• Payment
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Photo (updated)
• Medical Release Form
• Previous Full School Year Report Card

All of our home games will be at Palo Alto High School on the new turf field that should be complete by mid-August !

Please feel free to call either of us or your coach if you have any questions,

Sincerely,

Terri Valenti & Mike Piha

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