Grand Ledge Area Youth Football & Cheer (GLAYF/GLAYC)

Season Information

🏈📣 2025 SEASON

Welcome to Grand Ledge Area Youth Football & Cheer! We are excited for another incredible season and can’t wait to see your athlete on the field! Below is everything you need to know to prepare for the season.

📌 Important Information

🏥 Player Physicals – REQUIRED

📅 Due: First night of conditioning (August 11, 2025)
⚠️ Your child will NOT be able to practice without a completed physical form!

🛡️ Equipment Handout (By Appointment Only)

📅 Dates: July 20, July 27, August 3 and August 10
⏰ Times: 5:00-8:00 PM
📍 Location: Marsh Field

⚠️ IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT HANDOUT POLICIES:
✅ Equipment will NOT be handed out without a scheduled appointment.
✅ You MUST only show up at your scheduled appointment time.
✅ Parents/Guardians are NOT allowed inside the equipment shed during fittings.
✅ Coaches & Board Members will handle the fitting process to ensure everything is properly sized and tried on.
✅ If an item needs to be exchanged, you MUST contact your coach, who will coordinate with a board member to schedule a time for a swap.
✅ All equipment will have a barcode and be scanned out this season for improved inventory tracking.

✔️ A sign-up link will be shared soon. Please check back for updated dates closer to the season start.

🏃‍♂️ First Week of Practice – "Conditioning"

📅 Dates: August 11-August14
📆 Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🕔 Check-in Opens: 5:00 PM

🔹 Athletes will practice with their grade level.
🔹 If there are enough players for two teams per grade, coaches will conduct a draft to divide teams (Date: TBD).
🔹 GLAYF will host a parent meeting – more details coming soon!

🧢 What Should Your Child Wear?

✔️ Helmet
✔️ Mouth Guard
✔️ T-shirt & Shorts
✔️ Cleats
✔️ LOTS of Water! 💦

📝 Check-in & Turn in REQUIRED FORMS:
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM

✅ MHSAA Physical Form – Signed by a healthcare provider, parent/guardian, AND the participant. Must be dated April 15, 2025, or later.
✅ Concussion Form – Please print, complete, and bring with all signatures.

⚠️ Your child will NOT be able to participate until these forms are submitted.

🏈 Practice Schedule After Conditioning Week

✔️ Athletes will wear full equipment after completing 8 hours of practice in the first week.
✔️ Practice Schedule:
🔹 4 days a week until school starts.
🔹 3 days a week once school begins.
✔️ Exact practice times will be set by coaches and announced once teams are finalized (Date: TBD).

🏟️ Game Days – Saturdays!

🏠 Home Games: Played at Marsh Field
🚗 Away Games: Hosted by other local schools (Field Locations can be found here).
⚠️ Always refer to your coach’s updates for any schedule changes.

📅 First Game: Typically, the first Saturday after Labor Day (TBD by MMPFL).
⚠️ GLAYF does NOT set the schedule – all game dates/times are determined by the league.

🏆 Homecoming Parade

🎉 GLAYF & GLAYC will participate in the 2025 Grand Ledge Homecoming Parade!
📅 Homecoming Date: TBD (More details will be provided by your coach).

🙌 Volunteer Expectations – We Need Your Help!

GLAYF & GLAYC is a 100% volunteer-run organization and relies on parents to keep the program running successfully.

ALL PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER at least once during the season.

🔹 Volunteer Opportunities:

✅ Concessions – Support both GLAYF/GLAYC & Middle School Football (Sign-Up Genius will be available once schedules are released).
✅ Chain Gang – 3 volunteers needed per home game.
✅ Field Setup (First Game of the Day) – Includes flag setup, trash bags, field markers, goalpost cushions, concession setup, chain gang equipment, and restroom prep.
✅ Field Cleanup (Last Game of the Day) – Includes flag removal, trash collection, field cleanup (home & visitor sides), restroom cleanup, and concession stand closing.
✅ Team Parent – 1-2 parents per team to assist the coach with communication and team needs.

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]