Hot Off the Press…
Are You Ready for Some
March Madness Flag Football?
DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF SNOW AND SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES,
WE HAVE DECIDED TO PUSH THE START DATE OF OUR UPCOMING SEASON TO MARCH 7, 2010.
BY CREATING A NEW START DATE, PARENTS AND PLAYER
WILL HAVE MORE TIME TO SIGN UP FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA’S HOTTEST SPORT…BACKYARD FLAG FOOTBALL!!!
¶ Commitment: 50 Minutes every Sunday for 7 weeks
¶ Benefits:
§ No Computers, Cell Phones, iPods, X-Box 360, PlayStation, etc….Just Old Fashion, Get Outside and Get Some Exercise FUN!!!
§ Social interaction with a real person rather than a computer or cell phone
¶ Cost: Less than $11.00
per week
¶ Rewards:
§ Trophies for every participant
at the end of the season
§ Player of the Week Medals
§ Backyard Buck Coupons
§ Special Recognition Awards
Backyard Flag Football was
established in 2003 and we are entering into our 21st season with the new and exciting MARCH MADNESS FLAG FOOTBALL. We are a local
family owned and operated business...not a corporation or franchise. The goal of our organization is to provide a positive environment
where each and every participant can learn the game of flag football and will have the chance to play regardless of their athletic
ability. All teams have a 1 hour practice once a week, usually on a Saturday or on a game day prior to their scheduled game time.
To become better at any sport, a player needs to practice regardless of their talent level. We emphasize Good Sportsmanship, build
Social Skills and provide an outlet to Meet New Friends from all over Western PA. We stress that winning is not everything...we strive
to see players get better each and every week. We remind all players that throughout our lives there are going to be ups and downs,
learn how to win with dignity, how to handle adversity and most importantly respect your teammates, your opponents, your coaches and
all involved in flag football and in life. You give respect and you get respect in return.
FAMILY, FAITH & FOOTBALL SUNDAYS ARE
SPECIAL TO ALL INVOLVED IN BACKYARD FLAG FOOTBALL...WE CREATE A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT LIKE NO OTHER...JUST ASK AROUND! FLAG FOOTBALL
IS A SPORT ANYONE CAN PLAY REGARDLESS OF THEIR SKILL LEVEL! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND EXCITING...WE HAVE THE LEAGUE
FOR YOU!!!
Don’t miss out on the March Madness fun this! Registration for March Madness Flag Football is now open. 6 Games
+ Playoffs…$80.00. All games will be played on Sunday's in the North Hills. Tentative Start Date: March 7, 2010 through
April 18, 2010. The league will consist of three age groups: 1) 6-8 years; 2) 9-12 years; and 3) 13-17 years. The regular season will
consist of 6 games with all teams participating in the playoffs. Playoffs will be single elimination and played on April 18,
2010. Please click on the registration form below or go to the website – www.backyardflagfootball.com and register online viaPayPal to secure your spot on the roster and become part of Pittsburgh’s #1 Youth Coed Flag Football League. If you have any
questions, please call the Backyard Sports Hot Line at 412-318-4557.
Awards Banquet
Despite extreme winter weather conditions, the Awards Banquet was a huge success with 175 attendees on both Saturday
and Sunday. We would like to thank all who braved the wintery conditions to attend. We hope you all enjoyed the banquet
as much as we did. We would like to especially thank Monte Cello’s and their staff for accommodating Backyard Sports on
Saturday and Sunday. The food was great and the service was outstanding. As always Monte Cello’s support is greatly appreciated. We would also like to congratulate all of the players, Special Award winners, Hall of Fame Inductees and Coaches that were honored
this weekend. See the list of special award winners below:
6-8 Year Old Division Special Awards
|
Monte Cello’s MVP |
|
¶ Elijah Blackburn – Wolf Pack ¶ Nikko Rankin – Wolf Pack ¶ Kyle Ford – Juggernauts ¶ Carson Primrose – Vikings |
|
Rohrich Automotive Group Offensive Player of the Year |
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¶ Luke Bebout – Juggernauts ¶ Zach Konieczka – Gators |
|
Shults Ford Defensive Player of the Year |
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¶ Cory Allen – Wolf Pack ¶ Ryan Paskiewicz – Wolf Pack ¶ Noah Marshalek – Vikings ¶ Colton Yunker – Gators |
|
S&S
Trophy Sportsman of the Year |
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¶ Christian Davin – Vikings |
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Dunlap Dental Associates QB of the Year |
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¶ Devin Hart – Juggernauts ¶ Tanner Nowakowski – Gators |
|
Greater Pittsburgh Chiropractic Centers Most
Improved Player |
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¶ Logan Ringer – Gators ¶ Devin Rohrich – Juggernauts ¶ Kolin Dinkins – Wolf Pack |
|
Eat’n Park Speed & Agility Award |
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¶ Jake Bredl – Vikings ¶ Khalil Dinkins – Wolf Pack ¶ Joshua Selzer – Gators |
|
Law Offices of Gelman & Romano Coach of the Year |
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¶ Al “E-Gator” Kaib – Gators ¶ Steve Selzer – Gators ¶ Chris Messmer – Gators |
9-12
Year Old Division Special Awards
|
Monte Cello’s MVP |
|
¶ Alex Gelman – Panthers ¶ Jamal Hughley – Panthers ¶ Evan Sheeley – Scorpions ¶ J.J. Collins
– Chargers ¶ Logan Pilardi – Chargers ¶ Cordell Copeland – Buccaneers |
|
Rohrich
Automotive Group Offensive Player of the Year |
|
¶ Mike Serpa – Colts ¶ Josh Crawford –
Bulldogs ¶ Noah Warden – Panthers ¶ Ricky Neurohr – Scorpions ¶ Ricky Klavon – Chargers ¶ Ray Dengler – Bears ¶ Steve Miller – Buccaneers |
|
Shults
Ford Defensive Player of the Year |
|
¶ Tristan Sheran – Bulldogs ¶ Kenny Trush – Bulldogs ¶ Shayne Kraynak – Chargers ¶ Tyler Schmitt – Chargers ¶ Jared Lubbert – Colts ¶ Allison Dengler – Bears |
|
S&S Trophy Sportsman of the Year |
|
¶ Karron Waller – Panthers ¶ Joey Belanger – Chargers |
|
Dunlap Dental Associates QB of the Year |
|
¶ Matt Urso – Bulldogs ¶ Drew Schwab – Panthers |
|
Aon Rookie of the Year |
|
¶ Dalton Piveronas
– Bears ¶ Tanner Schmitt – Chargers |
|
Greater Pittsburgh Chiropractic Centers Most Improved Player |
|
¶ Connor Milavec – Chargers ¶ Jason Lynn – Colts ¶ Eli Jackson – Tigers |
|
Eat’n
Park Speed & Agility Award |
|
¶ Mike Pope – Chargers ¶ Luke Franc – Colts |
|
Law
Offices of Gelman & Romano Coach of the Year |
|
¶ Bruce Gelman – Panthers ¶ Gary Schmitt –Chargers |
|
Hall of Fame Player Inductees |
|
¶ Alex Gelman – Panthers ¶ Pieter
DeGraef – Panthers ¶ Drew Schwab – Panthers ¶ Ke’Tron Shelton – Bulldogs ¶ Tristan Sheran – Bulldogs ¶ Jordan Sheran – Bulldogs ¶ Mike Pope – Chargers ¶ Mike Carr - Scorpions |
|
Hall of Fame Coaches Inductees |
|
¶ Al Kaib – Gators ¶ Mike Hart – Juggernauts ¶ John Primrose – Vikings ¶ John Allen – Bulldogs ¶ Ricky Neurohr – Scorpions |
Backyard Flag Football’s Objective
Backyard Flag Football provides a structured, organized, non-contact
league that focuses on the basic fundamentals of flag football. Some of the goals of Backyard Flag Football are to teach and
emphasize the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, respect and life skills that can be used later in life. From our perspective
as a family-owned and operated organization, we make every attempt to monitor each and every player to be as fair as possible regarding
playing time, learn the rules of Backyard Flag Football, develop flag football skills and build social skills.
Factors
to Remember:
As an organization, each season our goal is to give each player a better understanding of the rules, teach them
how to play flag football and improve their running, throwing, catching and flag pulling skills. Most importantly, we want to
help build social skills that can be used later in life. Remember, we have approximately 2 ½ hours per week (including practice and
game times) to develop player skills. As much as we would like to see each and every player get the same amount of playing time
in a game setting, there are many factors to take into consideration:
ð Keep in mind that if a player
is in his/her 1st season, understand that learning the rules and fundamentals of Backyard Flag Football takes time and that all players
learn and grasp the concept of the game at different levels.
ð Experienced players who have participated in
past seasons are granted additional playing time to assist new and younger players. With that thought in mind, these players
not only become role models but also assist coaches by being on the field of play and are able to teach and share their experiences
with newer players.
ð Our ultimate goal is to see each and every player progress and develop game after game.
ð Younger players in each age group not only have to learn the rules, how to play the game of Backyard Flag Football, but also must
adapt to playing with older participants in their respective age groups. Having said that, we do not want to overburden a younger
player and make the playing field a stressful environment when in fact it should be a time to have fun.
ð Talent
Levels – Not every player can play quarterback, catch a football, take a handoff and run the football. That does not mean that
a player will never be able to do that in Backyard Flag Football. Remember that pulling a player’s flag on defense is as important
if not more important than throwing or catching a football, running with the ball or scoring a touchdown. Don’t ever underestimate
the importance of the little things like pulling a flag. This could be the starting point of bigger and better things to come.
FACT: Every minute spent teaching a player a specific sport goes a long way in the development process
2116 West Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
David A. Rohrich, President
412-344-3200
Laurel Garden Tire Service
163 6th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Mike Schmitt
412-364-3953
Check out the Photo & Awards Sections
Please check out the photos of players receiving Player of the Week Medals by clicking on
the “Photo” tab in the left hand margin. Also, please view the “Stars of the Week” and “Game Summaries” tabs.
You’ve Tried the
Rest Now Try the Best!
Backyard Flag Football is the lowest priced Coed Flag Football League in Western Pennsylvania. In spite
of the low registration fee, we reward players with more special awards and each player receives an authentic football jersey that
they get to keep.
We Are A Family Owned and Operated Business…Not a Corporation!!!!
What makes Backyard Flag Football Pittsburgh’s #1
Youth Coed Flag Football League?
¶ Years in Business – 7
¶ Number of Seasons
each year – 3
¶ Number of Participants to date – 4,600
¶ Only Youth Flag
or Tackle Football Program that teaches players to kick – Field Goals and Extra Points
¶ Player
Recognition – Players of the Week Medals, Backyard Buck Coupons, Trophies for every player at the end of the season, Hall of Fame,
Special Awards. Check out the special awards that players earned playing this past season.
¶ Fun Factor
– Off the Charts
¶ Smiles on the Players Faces – PRICELESS!
Backyard Sports Hotline
If you have a concern
or an idea you would like us to know about, please feel free to call the Backyard Sports Hotline at 412-318-4557 or send us an e-mail
at backyardfootball@comcast.net. Our goal as an organization is to get better each and every week.
Testimonials
Since the
inception of Backyard Flag Football and Backyard Sports, we have been receiving accolades from parents and players regarding the league. We want to share these testimonials with all of our website visitors. Please take a moment to review what our fans are saying
about Backyard Sports and Backyard Flag Football by clicking on “Feedback” tab in the left hand margin. Thanks to all of the
parents and kids for their kind thoughts and words. Your support is greatly appreciated.
What Makes Backyard Flag Football
Pittsburgh’s
#1 Youth Flag Football?
¶ Players of the Week Medals
¶ Coach of the Week Medals
¶ Distribution of Game Balls
¶ Backyard Bucks are awarded to 2 players per team each week to the individuals who exemplify outstanding team spirit and good sportsmanship
¶ The only Youth Flag or Tackle Program that teaches players how to kick Field Goals and Extra Points
¶ Players names that are posted on the website are players that have personally received an individual award for their outstanding efforts
¶ An authentic Russell Football Jersey is provided to every player in the league each season
¶ Team Trophies are awarded to the 1st place teams in the regular season
¶ Individuals trophies
are awarded to every participant in the league at the banquet at the end of each season
¶ Special Recognition Awards are presented at the banquet at the end of each season
ð MVP
ð Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year
ð Rookie of the Year
ð Sportsman of the Year
ð Quarterback of the Year
ð Most Improved Player
ð Speed and Agility Award
ð Most Dedicated Player
ð Most Improved Player
ð Most Complete Team Player
ð Courageous Effort Award
ð Coach of the Year
¶ Hall of Fame
ð Players and Coaches are voted into the Hall of Fame based
on attitude, team sportsmanship and athletic ability and are then inducted each year at the end of the Spring Season
¶ Backyard Sports does not keep weekly individual player stats for the sole reason that this creates individualism. We promote
the “team concept” in lieu of individualism. Other organizations may consider that a positive asset while we consider it a promotion
of self-gratification. The end result being that 1 or 2 players are the entire team rather than giving each and every player
on the team an opportunity to play and learn the game.
¶ The Backyard Sports website is fully
active, updated daily and is extremely user friendly to all who visit to gather information about Backyard Sports.
¶ Backyard Sports is currently in the midst of our 11th season of Flag Football and our 5th year in operation. Over 3,500 players
have participated since the inception of Backyard Flag Football. We are proud to lay claim as “Pittsburgh’s #1 Youth Coed Flag
Football League”!
¶ Each and every individual is treated equally…
Backyard Sports Media Acknowledgement
Backyard
Sports would like to thank the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and Pittsburgh Magazine for featuring articles about the league in their
publications. Please click on the attachments below to view their thoughts on the Backyard Sports League.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you looking for a way to get your company name out to the public? The Backyard Sports website can
help.
The $600.00 sponsorship fee includes the following:
¶ One time fee that includes all
options below
¶ A 3x4 sign with your company name, phone number and company logo
¶ The
3x4 sign will be displayed at all Backyard Sports Events
¶ A full page ad will be placed on the Backyard Sports
Advertising Page
¶ The sponsors business card will be placed on the Backyard Sports Sponsorship Page
¶ Your company name will be listed on the Backyard Sports Booster page as a Gold Member
¶ For an additional $100.00 your
company name will be placed on the back of a team shirt as a sponsor of that team
¶ Your company sponsorship
will be acknowledged at the beginning of each game
¶ Trophies will be named after your business. e.g. Dr. Print
MVP Award
The $300.00 sponsorship fee includes the following:
¶ Your company logo displayed on
the website
¶ Any Coupons or Special Flyers you have will be distributed with your permission during the games
each week
¶ Your company name will be listed on the Backyard Sports Booster page as a Silver Member
¶ Your company sponsorship will be acknowledged at the beginning of each game
The $150.00 sponsorship fee includes the following:
¶ Your company logo will be displayed on the website
¶ Your company name will be listed on the Backyard Sports
Booster page as a Bronze Member