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Welcome to the fourth week of practice!
Here are a few items to know about this week:
🗓️Practice schedule this week: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 6:00-8:00pm
🏈First games are this Saturday, September 6th at Millington!
🙋Our program runs on volunteers. Your help is essential to game day! Please sign up to volunteer for a home game.
📜 Spirit wear & yard sign order forms were also handed out. The second & final order deadline is Thursday, Sept. 4.
📸 Pictures can still be ordered online: http://ospgo.com/103279
🔊 All questions and communications should be directed toward your team coordinator(s) either through Band or by text/phone. Team coordinators are the front line messengers in all cases!
🗓️ Season schedule can be viewed here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=oeyouthfootball%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FDetroit
🗓️ The season/game schedule is final and is updated on our website and calendar linked above.
🍿The Snack Shack (concession stand) will be open with drinks and snacks available each week during practice - cash only.
Home Football Games are coming soon!
🙋Our program runs on volunteers. Your help is essential to game day! Please sign up to volunteer for a home game or two. It is recommended to sign up before or after your player’s game.
ALL PLAYERS:
👋Before every practice, all players MUST check in with coordinators to confirm attendance.
🏈What to wear to practice: full gear with pads and helmets; practice jersey/large t-shirt over shoulder pads. BRING WATER!
🏈 Game jerseys should only be worn at the scrimmage, on picture day, and on game days. Players can wear their jerseys to school on Fridays starting September 5th, before their first game.
👖 Uniform care is important! Please read this document for care instructions: Football Uniform Care
Welcome to the third week of practice!
Here are a few items to know about this week:
🗓️Practice schedule this week: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
- Varsity game away Thursday. All youth football players are encouraged to attend varsity games to WATCH (not play ball in the field) the varsity team play as much as possible.
📸 Picture day is THIS WEDNESDAY, August 27. Ordering takes place online: http://ospgo.com/103279
📜 Spirit wear & yard sign order forms are still available. The second & final order deadline is
Wed., Sept. 3.
🔊 All questions and communications should be directed toward your team coordinator(s) either through Band or by text/phone. Team coordinators are the front line messengers in all cases!
🗓️ Season schedule can be viewed here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=oeyouthfootball%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FDetroit
🗓️ The season/game schedule is updated on our website and calendar linked above.
🍿The Snack Shack (concession stand) will be open with drinks and snacks available each week during practice - cash only.
Home Football Games are coming soon!
🙋Our program runs on volunteers. Your help is essential to game day! Please sign up to volunteer for a home game or two. It is recommended to sign up before or after your player’s game.
ALL PLAYERS:
👋Before every practice, all players MUST check in with coordinators to confirm attendance.
🏈 What to wear to practice: full gear with pads and helmets; practice jersey/large t-shirt over shoulder pads. BRING WATER!
🏈 Game jerseys should only be worn on picture day and on game days. Players can wear their jerseys to school on Fridays starting September 5th, before their first game.
👖 Uniform care is important! Please read this document for care instructions: Football Uniform Care
OEYF - week 2 information
Here are a few items to know about this week:
🏈 Practice this week is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Aug. 19th-22nd) from 6:00-8:00pm
🏈 Saturday, August 23rd scrimmage & weigh-in at Corunna High School. More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/4m8v5iS
📜Concussion forms were handed out to all players. Please review and sign along with your player to return to your coordinator as soon as possible.
📜 Spirit wear & yard sign order forms were also handed out. The first order deadline has been updated to Tuesday, Aug. 19 in order to have items by the first game day. The second & final order deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 3.
🏈Before EVERY practice, players MUST check in with coordinators to confirm attendance.
🏈 If your player missed a day of conditioning, coaches will ensure that it is made up during practice accordingly.
🔊 All questions and communications should be directed toward your team coordinator(s) either through BAND or by text/phone. Team coordinators are the front line messengers in all cases!
🗓️ Season schedule can be viewed here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=oeyouthfootball%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FDetroit
🗓️ The season/game schedule is final and is updated on our website and calendar linked above. Printed handouts will be provided this week.
🤝 If you missed the Parent/Guardian meeting, here are the items that were covered.
ALL PLAYERS:
👋Before every practice, all players MUST check in with coordinators to confirm attendance.
🏈 Game jerseys should only be worn at the scrimmage, on picture day, and on game days. Players can wear their jerseys to school on Fridays starting September 5th, before their first game.
👖 Uniform care is important! Please read this document for care instructions: Football Uniform Care
📸Picture day is August 27th. Online ordering will be coming soon.
It's the first week of practice!
Here are a few items to know about this week:
📎 Physical forms (since April 15) and pink handbook sign-off sheets must be turned in to team coordinators before your player can practice.
- We will have handbooks and extra pink sheets available if you did not receive one at registration.
- THESE FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLAYERS TO BE ABLE TO PRACTICE. NO FORMS = NO PRACTICE
- On the first day of practice (Aug. 11), team coordinators will be located at designated tables near the concession stand. Please go here first to turn in forms and for attendance!
🏈First week of practice - August 11, 12, 13, & 14 6:00-8:00 pm - at Veterans Memorial Youth Field in Ovid (200 W. First St.)
🏈Before EVERY practice, players MUST check in with coordinators to confirm attendance.
🏈 What to wear this week Mon-Wed (mandatory conditioning): shorts, t-shirts, helmets, cleats, mouthguard only. If your child misses any of this conditioning time, it is required that they make it up at the next practice.
🏈 What to wear Thursday and beyond: full gear with pads and helmets; practice jersey/large t-shirt over shoulder pads.
🔊 All questions and communications should be directed toward your team coordinator(s) through BAND. Team coordinators are the front line messengers in all cases!
🎤 Parent/guardian meeting - Thursday, August 14. OEYF Board members will come around to each team’s practice area to discuss important topics for the season.
🗓️ The game schedule is currently being finalized by the Central Michigan Youth Football League. We will share the final schedule as soon as it’s ready! Please plan to attend Saturday games from September 6th through October 18th.
ALL PLAYERS:
🏈 Before every practice, all players MUST check in with coordinators to confirm attendance.
🏈 Equipment to purchase BEFORE the first day: water bottle, cleats (no metal) and large T-shirt or practice jersey to wear over pads.
- All other required equipment has been/will be provided through the program. You may purchase alternative mouth guards, chin straps, padded undershirts, practice pants, etc. should you choose. Helmet visors are not permitted.
- If you didn’t get your helmet or other equipment during fitting/registration, please stop by the equipment shed before starting practice.
- New mouthguards are available for purchase for $1 each.
💧 Please have your player bring a water bottle to each practice and game.
🏈 Uniform care instructions can be found on our website: https://www.leaguelineup.com/links.asp?url=oeyf
🍿Concessions will be available during practices at the stand by the press box.
Please note - the practice and game schedule has been updated: http://bit.ly/4msxV21
Printed versions will be distributed once all games are finalized.
Ovid-Elsie Youth Football will be using BAND as its primary communication app for families of players during the 2025 football season. BAND can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for free. It can also be accessed as a website: www.band.us
Using the email address(es) provided during registration, individuals will be invited to join each team’s BAND group via an email from oeyouthfootball@gmail.com. If you do not receive an email, be sure to check your junk/spam or send us an email at oeyouthfootball@gmail.com with your player’s name, team, and your relationship to the player. Once an account is created, membership to the group will be approved by Admin.
This app will be the best way to communicate with your team coordinator(s), the front line to speak with Coaches and OEYF leaders. If your player will be tardy or absent for a practice or game, please send a note to your team coordinator using the Chat Room or Message feature.
The app also allows pictures to be uploaded - a great way for families to share football memories!
