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Who is American Youth Football (AYF)?MISSION AND GOALS:Mission: Promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders inthe sport of American Football and Cheer.To provide a wholesome competitiveness within the scope of AYF’s rules and regulations that will protectthe youth football player and cheerleader.To teach the fundamentals of football and cheer and coordinate activities for participants.To provide a responsible football and cheer program that focuses on what is in the best interests of thekids.To influence good sportsmanship, teamwork, high moral and physical standards and the importance ofscholarship, academic achievement, Giving Back.WHAT OURMEMBERS SAY:“AYF Yes, it really isfor the kids”- Officer Daniel LHartford, CTTo lend leagues and teams support while remaining NON-INTRUSIVE to local operations.To make youth football ALL-INCLUSIVE by not excluding participants with restrictions based on weight orsize, league financial abilities or other biases.To provide programs for special needs, at-risk and anti-gang groups, and the international footballcommunity.To be the most user-friendly youth sports organization in North America. Keep THE PAPERWORK to aMINIMUM!AYF is a special brand of football: AYF is a community, not a corporation.AYF was created to rebuild a culture of football and cheer FOR THE KIDS.AYF PHILOSOPHY:KEEP it Real - - - - - - - - - - - A youth league does NOT need red tape, they need Support and Service!KEEP with the Times - - - - - Kids are BIGGER - Parents don’t have extra time OR extra money!KEEP it Simple - - - - - - - - - Volunteers are precious commodities!Give Back - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our founders are ‘football guys’ who said: “Football gave to us. Let’s giveback.”

How AYF Serves its Members:AYF invites all youth and community programs to join and participate, without restricting based onweight or sizes of participants, financial abilities, other affiliations, or any other biases.Why teams, leagues and organizations join AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL (AYF): National recognition for member programs & athletes Equipment and Reconditioning discounts ‘Safe’ and ‘Fair’ League Status Specially priced Uniforms and Apparel Professional and Committed PERSONAL service Grant/Funding Opportunities and Solicitation Support IRS 501(c)(3) subordinate organization status Field initiativesWHAT OURMEMBERS SAY: Weighted and Unlimited weight divisions Fundraising Conference All Star Division Administrative tools and participant registration platform“I can’t believe howHelpful your entireStaff has been! After12 years in the ‘other'organization; I neverspoke once to anyoneon the national staff!” Risk Management education, tips and forms Adopt-a-Team Program Regional Competitions in Cheerleading and Football 15 MILLION in Giving Back Donations World’s Largest National Championships in Footballand Cheer All-American Scholastic Recognition and educationalprograms National All Star Event Volunteers Hall of Fame Premier/Spotlight events Online Coaches Training with 2,000,000 Liability- Mary SSW Titans, Tucson,AZ Coaching tools and clinics National Tournament Conference Structure or LocalMembership Structure Player Combines and camps Exclusive training programs Player scholarships Incomparable Team/League Insurance Rates Deeply Discounted Concussion Baseline Testing 1.50 Background Check Instant access to Membership Certificates AYFPlayers.com SAFE youth-only online community All services accessible 24/7 at MyAYF.com 20- 30 Per Team for membership No Add-On Fees No Mandates Nationwide Giving Back movement Belonging in a National Community of the like-minded

AYF by the NumbersIn 20 years, AYF has become the largest football organization in the world!AYF GOAL:American YouthFootball wants to bethe most user-friendlyyouth sportsorganization in NorthAmerica, by beingresponsive to thevalues, beliefs andneeds of its members.AYF believes that eachof us can make adifference in thecommunities wherewe live and that allkids deserve equalopportunities,support,encouragement &respect. Over 25,000 teams! 200,000 coaches/administrators (who are respected leaders of their communities). Over 3,000 cities worldwide. All 50 US States and 10 countries!How we do it? Open arms! Absolutely no league or team is excluded based on superficial factors. Belief: ALL youth leagues are welcome. If they can’t pay, they still play. Belief: ALL sizes of organizations deserve the same treatment and the same level of serviceand support. Belief: Leagues should play according to local consensus.Check out our social media numbers! Facebook: Over 50,500 followers. Twitter: Over 4,500 followers. Instagram: Over 2,500 followers.We encourage all of our members to follow us on social media to receive the latest news andupdates regarding American Youth Football and Cheer.

AYF and AffordabilityParticipation costs are often a deterrent to the sport of football. AYF makes everyeffort to keep costs to a minimum to maintain and grow the game for our youth.FindingsThe AYF Demographic report reveals that:WHAT OURMEMBERS SAY:“The philosophy of AYF willattract more kids to ourprogram and for us toachieve our ultimate goal,that all kids will have achance to learn and feel asense of pride that theyare football players andcheerleaders.Milford AYF is program thatwill be able to give a childthe foundation necessaryto be successful inwhatever they choose todo in life. Some of thegreatest men and womenwere influenced by astrong youth program,whether it was sports,school, or a communityyouth program, we allneed to give somethingback.”- Michael BMilford Football AYF has the same number of lower income areas as higher income areas proving thateconomics is not a determinant for league participation in AYF. AYF is more affordable to lower income level families than any other national youth footballorganization. The costs of participating in AYF National Championships is 100% less than other nationalorganizations.Guiding BeliefsAYF believes that local leagues DO NOT NEED to spend MORE money to be part of aNational Organization. All AYF services are OPTIONAL and almost all services are LOWEST PRICE available andmany are FREE. All sponsors/partner prices are the “LOWEST AVAILABLE” and all offer a GIVING BACKcomponents. AYF partner Sadler Sports Insurance offers the most complete inclusive coverage at thebest prices to AYF leagues, saving money and providing PRICELESS peace of mind. AYF offers 1.50 background checks (by the same service as the Girl Scouts use). Grants are available to support those programs most in ‘need’. Scholarships and matching funds are given to our Academic All-American Scholars. Open and direct contact with the National Staff, because communicating the cost optionsand best practices to our member leagues is OUR PRIORITY.

The Four Pillars of AYF

AYF/AYC and MembershipMembership GenerallyAYF/AYC organizations across the world participate in flag football, tackle football, and cheer,dance, and step (collectively "cheer") events year round, depending on the location. To enjoythe many benefits of AYF/AYC, you must become a member at www.joinayf.com. AYF/AYCwelcomes organizations comprised of adults who put the best interests of the children first andwho will ensure the advancement of AYF/AYC’s Four Pillars.Regional/National Championship TournamentsWHAT OURMEMBERS SAY:“Thank you verymuch. After all theyears I have spentwith youth programs(50 years and a greatdeal with Pop Warner)this is what GlenScobey Warnerwanted for our youthand I am veryhonored to be a partof it.”- Betty SSan Diego YFCAYF/AYC hosts annual regional tackle football and cheer championships within each of the eightregions in November and our National tackle football and cheer championships in December inthe Orlando FL area. Teams desiring to compete in our regional and national tournaments mustcomply with the AYF/AYC national rulebooks and commit to entering the regional tournaments(and any qualifier) by September 15th of the current year. If you are interested in participatingin our regional and national tournaments, please indicate your interest in "Tournament Play"when you join and AYF/AYC will be in contact with you.Membership Fees (apply to both membership structures)AYF and AYC Membership Fees are paid on a TEAM /SQUAD LEVEL ONLY. There are noadditional Membership Fees to be a member of AYF/AYC or participate in any region (other thantournament fees). Conferences/Associations must register all the teams in their organization.AYF will attempt to verify the number of teams registered.2017 Fees: 30 per tackle football team 25 per cheer squad 20 per flag football or 7-on-7 team

AYF Regions of ParticipationWHAT OURMEMBERS SAY:“I am pleased toexpress our deepappreciation for yourenormous contributionthat is far beyond ourexpectations. Yourefforts are trulycommendable and weare certainly proud tohave joined AYF.”-Rusty SYouth Association ofPocono Mountain, PARegional Championships are qualifiers for theNational Championships. All regional tournamentstake place in November and are hosted by anAYF/AYC Conference which are awarded through aregional bid process.Championship tournament members should contacttheir Regional Chairs to ensure competitioncompliance. View Regional Championshipinformation as it becomes available at MyAYF.comWATCH THE AYF REGION TOUR

Football Divisions 2017WHAT OURMEMBERS SAY:“AYF’s programallows the league tobe more kid friendly,which allows morekids to participate.In our first seasonwith AYF we had a50% increase inparticipation.”- Mike MFairbanks, AK

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Cheer, Dance, and Step Divisions 2017If your cheer/dance/step squads are interested in competing in our championship regional/nationaltournaments, indicate your interest in tournament play when you sign up for your AYF/AYC membership.Like football, your organization must declare its intention to compete at regionals by mid September. AYCteams are to compete in AYC sponsored events and may compete in outside competitions as well.Competitive Cheer : 5, 6, 7, 8 – White or Red10: 7, 8, 9,10 – White, Red or Blue12: 9, 10, 11, 12 – White, Red or Blue14: 11, 12, 13, 14 – White, Red or Blue18: *14, 15, 16, 17, 18 – White, Red, or Blue*14 year old athletes must be in high schoolConference - Division 14 EliteAYC offers an “All Star” Division 14 Elite. Rules can be found in the Official AYC Rule Book.Competitive Dance/Step : 5, 6, 7, 810: 7, 8, 9,1012: 9, 10, 11, 1214: 11, 12, 13, 1418: *14, 15, 16, 17, 18*14 year old athletes must be in high schoolInspiration Cheer DivisionAYC offers a non-competitive Inspiration Cheer division for our developmentally and physicallychallenged cheerleaders. All Inspiration Cheer teams are invited to perform at the Local,Regional, and National Championships.AYC offers “Age Waiver Requests” for teams that may roster a participant outside of the agecategory on a team. This is designed for situations where there is no team for a rosteredparticipant and he/she would like to participate. If there is a level offered then no waiver will begranted.Age Divisions shall be: Small Team 5 – 18 members Large Team 19 – 36 members