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Central UP Youth Football League, Inc. 2008 Practice Schedule
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Practices
Coaches may held liable if these guidelines are not followed.
Practice Length:
2 hours in length maximum with at least 1 10 minute water break. If the temperature is above 75 degrees a 5 minute break is highly recommended every 30 minutes.
Adverse weather:
Practices or Games will not be conducted during adverse weather condition which include. 1. No practices shall be conducted if the Heat Index, as advertised on the Weather Channel, exceeds 90˚. Heat Index is a combination of Temperature and Humidity. 2. If lightning can be seen from the field, practice or games must be suspended and shelter found for all players. In order for the activity to resume a period of 15 minutes must elapse free of lightning. The maximum duration from the initial sighting of lightning is 30 minutes to resume the activity. 3. The Area Vice-President will make the determination of resuming the activity at that time. In the event the Area Vice-President is not present, it will then be then determined by the coach(s) present. Practice Schedule:
Monday August 11th, practice starts. All teams that have 30 or more players will practice together. This gives the coaches an opportunity to assess the kids for the upcoming draft.
Monday August 11th - This is a Helmet, Mouth Guard and Cleet practice only. Players may hit blocking dummies but only at a slow speed to teach the proper technique. No Player to Player contact.
Tuesday August 12th - This is a Helmet, Mouth Guard and Cleet practice only. Players may hit blocking dummies but only at a slow speed to teach the proper technique. No Player to Player contact.
Wednesday August 13th - This is a Helmet, Mouth Guard and Cleet practice only. Players may hit blocking dummies but only at a slow speed to teach the proper technique. No Player to Player contact.
Wednesday August 13th the player draft will be conducted at the League's Board Meeting.
Thursday August 14th - This a full dress practice. All equipment must be worn. No player to player contact. Blocking Dummies may be hit at full speed.
Friday August 15th - This a full dress practice. All equipment must be worn. No player to player contact. Blocking Dummies may be hit at full speed.
Every player must have 10 hours of conditioning: 6 hours with no pads and 4 hours with pads. If a player misses practice he or she must make up the conditioning time.
Monday August 18th - Full contact practice begins.
Tuesday September 2nd - School Starts. A maximum of 6 hours of practice a week. No practice on Wednesday nights. It is highly recommended to have 3, 2 hours practices. This more parent friendly.
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