2015 Return to Play Protocol *- If a concussion is diagnosed, this document outlines the steps in Portland Youth Football's action plan for return to play.

A New Study by USA Football- Cut & paste this link into your browser: "http://usafootball.com/blogs/health-and-safety/post/8127?utm_source" to learn about a new study commissioned by USA Football, the sport's national governing body. It shows that 90% of nearly 4,000 players in a 2-year study sustained no injuries resulting in missed practices or games & that "coach & player education, including proper tackling, limited contact drills & injury recognition, including identifying concussions, should be mandatory in football."

Athlete and Parent Concussion Info Sheet *

Concussion Assessment and Action Plan *- PYFL coaches are asked to review and print this document provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Provided in PDF format, this Fact Sheet for Coaches provides important information on concussion, its symptoms, prevention, and an action plan should they think a player has a concussion. Parents can use this tool also if they suspect an injury.

Concussion Info Fact Sheet for Parents *

Concussion Info Sheet for Coaches *

Helmet Reconditioning *- A guide to keeping your athlete's most important piece of equipment in top-notch condition. The reconditioning process cleans, sanitizes, inspects, and re-certifies your player's helmet. Many manufacturers require that they themselves recondition their helmets, so be sure to check with your particular helmet's manufacturer first. You'll want to find a NAERA certified helmet reconditioner. All helmets provided by PYFL are reconditioned annually.

Helmet Reconditioning: The Xenith Process *- This is the process under which our new PYFL helmets will be reconditioned and recertified, every two years.

ImPACT Test Demographics - Parent Sheet *- Document Parents need to review as it will need to be filled out right before the actual test is taken.

Lightning Safety *- Although we play football in most types of weather, including rain and snow, it is the policy of PYFL to suspend play in the event of thunder or lightning, for a period of at least 30 minutes. If thunder is heard or lightning displayed, play will be discontinued immediately, and shelter sought, until game officials and/or coaches deem conditions safe.

Minimizing Injuries on the Football Field *- Parents of young athletes are key to safe football. They should be well-informed about specific injury prevention measures, including safer blocking & tackling techniques that do not use the head. They should be free to make unannounced visits to practices & should ask questions if they see something that seems unsafe. In addition, parents should report all injuries to PYFL & should reinforce compliance with treatments or rehabilitation after injury.

Nutrition and Hydration *- A guide to keeping your athlete's body honed for success.

Protecting Against Abuse *- Child abuse-in its many forms-can occur anywhere and at any time. Therefore, it is one of PYFL's top priorities to make sure that our youth sports environment is a safe haven: a place where all children can fully enjoy their participation while being free from all forms of abuse. ALTHOUGH ALL PYFL COACHES (HEAD COACH AND ALL ASSISTANTS) MUST FIRST PASS A LEAGUE MANDATED BACKGROUND CHECK PERFORMED BY THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR SAFETY INITIATIVES (NCIS), this is a guide to help further keep our athletes safe.
 

2017 Flyer *- 2017 Season and Camp information flyer. Includes information about Flag Football, Tackle Football and Cheering.

Athlete Code of Contact *- If you are not registering online, this form will be printed as part of you Regular Season Registration Form packet (above). This form must be read, acknowledged and signed by both athlete and parent/guardian, and submitted to your Head Coach prior to the first practice.

Coaches Code of Conduct *- For coaching staffs only. Please print. This form must be read, acknowledged, and signed by all PYFL coaches (including assistants), and submitted to PYFL President prior to the first practice. In addition to abiding by this Code of Conduct, all coaches are required to pass a background check, performed by the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI).

Parent/Guardian Code Of Conduct *-  If you are not registering online, this form will be printed as part of you Regular Season Registration Form packet (above). This form must be read, acknowledged and signed by parent/guardian, and submitted to your Head Coach prior to the first practice.

Regular Season Registration *- We urge you to use our automated online registration system to register your player, for easier administration. Simply choose REGISTER NOW on the Home page of our website to enter and submit your registration. If you do choose to print this form to register, please fill it out and make check payable to PYFL. Please mail registration and payment to: Portland Youth Football League, P.O. Box 8524, Portland, ME 04104

Summer Camp Registration *- We urge you to use our automated online registration system to register your player, for easier administration. Simply choose REGISTER NOW on the Home page of our website to enter and submit your registration. If you do choose to print this form to register, please fill it out and make check payable to PYFL. Please mail registration and payment to: Portland Youth Football League, P.O. Box 8524, Portland, ME 04104