Dine and Donate Finnegan?s Marin
All Day, Monday, November 29th

Remember to mention NYF&C and 15% Percent of the Total Bill will be Donated to the Novato Youth Football and Cheer 2010 Champion Fundraising Program. Plan to have lunch or dinner at Finnegan's on Monday, November 29th. Eat at a table or the bar!

Hours of Operation
Lunch 11:30-2:30
Dinner 5:00-10:00pm Daily
Bar Menu Available All Day

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Two Novato Youth Football Teams
Make the AYF National Championships

November 14, 2010 - Yesterday, two Novato Youth Football teams won their respective Division Championships to gain spots in the 2010 AYF National Championships in Florida. The Novato Stingers won the AYF NorCal Division II PeeWee Championship with a resounding 30-6 win over cross-county rivals the Southern Marin Broncos. The Novato Yellow Jackets won the AYF NorCall Division II Junior Midget Championship with a solid 30-0 win over the Elk Grove Dukes. Both games were held at Monterey Trails High School in Elk Grove.

The Stingers got solid performance from quarterback Tommy Sanz and two-way players Keith Bradshaw and Paul Kunst who helped the Stingers make the National Championships for the second straight year. The Yellow Jackets got a resounding performance from their "Black Swarm" defense, which held the Elk Grove Dukes to 3 first downs all day. Nate Barkus led the way with two touchdown catches, an interception and a recovery on an onside kick in the first half.

Both Novato teams have earned positions in the 2010 AYF National Championships which will be held in Orlando, Florida from December 4-11. With nearly 70 players and coaches needing to fund their way to this special event in a very short time the Novato Youth Football & Cheer (NYF&C) program is pulling out all the stops to help send the both teams. From now until December 4th players, coaches and parents will be soliciting donations in front of local businesses and during local events; people will be hosting car washes, dinners, rummage sales and other fundraisers in the local community; and others are already reaching out to local business for donations and sponsorships for the upcoming year. All funds raised will be used to help cover the costs of getting all players who can and want to go to the National Championships to Orlanda. Some of these kids, many of them on scholarships enabling them to play, were able to participate in the National Championships last year and for some it was the first time they had been on an airplane, gone somewhere out of state, or - in a few cases - even stayed in a hotel or anywhere away from home.

Because of these difficult financial times we realize that there are many important organizations competing for scarce funding so we appreciate every penny, nickel, dime, quarter, dollar and more that people are willing to give in support of this effort. Whether this involves bringing your spare change from the kitchen drawer or writing a check in support of the program, Novato Youth Football appreciate any assistance you can provide.

Information: To find out more about the efforts underway, check out the NYF&C website at novatoyouthfootball.com.

Sponsorships: If you or your business would like to be a sponsor for the upcoming year, see novatoyouthfootball.com/fund_raising_home or call Bill Kelly at 415.827.5082

Communications: For all other questions, media inquiries or access to photos, please contact Jason Cassee at 415.827.2872

Ticket sales for "A Christmas Carol" proceeds to NYF

The Novato Theater Company has agreed to support our efforts to go to Florida!!
Please forward the attached poster for the new, original "A Christmas Carol - A Musical" and donation coupon to your friends and families in the Bay Area. These tickets make great gifts and it's a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit in spite of all our football endeavors.

You may purchase the tickets online. Go to www.NovatoTheaterCompany.org to see the reservations available for the show. It runs from November 26 through December 17. You must present the coupon when picking up your tickets in order for the proceeds to go to NYF.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Gail Pelletier
(707) 704-1999

POSTER and Donation Coupon PDF

Round 2 Playoffs for NYFC

Saturday, November 6 @ McClymonds HS , Oakland CA
Novato will be the home team.

Stingers 11:00 vs. Silicon Valley Tigers
Yellow Jackets 1:00 vs. Central Marin

BLACK AND GOLD, ALL DAY EVERY DAY. GO NOVATO!

Novato Youth Football & Cheer
Dine & Donate Night at El Encanto

Bring along your friends and family for lunch or dinner! 15% of the bill will be donated back to the Novato Youth Football and Cheer National Championship Fund.

NOVEMBER 1st, 2nd and 3rd ~ El Encanto, 970 7th Street, Novato
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Click here to print the flyer

Mark Your Calendars for LATE SEASON PARENT MEETING
Next Tuesday, October 26 from 7:00-9:00 PM

Novato Youth Football & Cheer families,

After a great season in a new league we head into the playoffs with a possibility of making a great showing.

Join with your coaches and the NYF&C Board to hear about the playoff schedule, what's possible for the end of the year, learn about end-of-year things to do, and start to get ready for next year. We'll meet as a group to discuss those things that are applicable to all and then break out by team to talk about details and to answer any questions you may have as we head into the home stretch.

Please come if you can, it promises to be a very informative night.

What: Late Season Parent Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 26 from 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: The Bel Marin Keys Community Building - on the corner of Bel Marin Keys Blvd. and Montego Keys in the Bel Marin Keys Community Service District Building - 4 Montego Key, Novato, Ca. 94949
Map: Click here for a map of the location.

GAME Results from Novato at So. Marin

BLACK AND GOLD, ALL DAY EVERY DAY. GO NOVATO!

New NYF&C President

Coach Ahmad Anderson has become the new President of Novato Youth Football & Cheer! Please take a moment to welcome him and say hello.

Coach Ahmad has been a member of the Novato Youth Football and Cheer community for several years now, having coached at various levels for the past 3 Years. Coach Anderson has lived in Novato for 5 years and is married with 3 children, one who graduated from our program and moved on to Novato High School, and another who is currently a Mighty Bee. His eldest son attends Howard University Medical School.

Ahmad grew up in Richmond, CA and earned a football scholarship at UC Berkeley, where he played defensive back from 1978-1982. Ahmad graduated from Cal and went on to pursue his Masters degree at Columbia University in New York. Mr. Anderson is currently the Director of Human Resources at the Pacifica Foundation, a non-profit operator of five radio stations. Coach Anderson is passionate about working with children and developing strong members of our community. Please join us in welcoming him as our new President.

BLACK AND GOLD, ALL DAY EVERY DAY. GO NOVATO!

STILL Stingers and Yellow Jackets remain unbeaten!!!

Both the Stingers and the Yellow Jackets remain unbeaten with two games remaining in the regular season.

Mighty Bees: 13 - 7
Killer Bees: 0 - 20
Stingers: 20 - 0
Yellow Jackets: 14 - 0

Stingers and Yellow Jackets remain unbeaten

Novato hosted the Palo Alto Knights on Sunday, September 26 and split the games in some spirited competition. Both the Stingers and Yellow Jackets remain unbeaten going into week 5.

Mighty Bees: 0 - 13
Killer Bees: 0 - 27
Stingers: 30 - 6
Yellow Jackets: 22 - 0

Game Schedule and Times Changed for This Weekend - Saturday, September 11TH

Please take note of the following information as the schedule and times for the games this Saturday, September 11 in San Jose have ALL CHANGED! Due to a medical situation for the head of the San Jose football program all of the San Jose games have been moved to early in the day. This means that the games against Oak Grove teams were moved to the afternoon. The schedule below outlines the new schedule.

Saturday, September 11
San Jose Sharks
@ San Jose Academy HS, 275 North 24th St., San Jose, CA 95116

START Game TIMES

Weigh in for the Stingers game is 7:00 am. For all other games, the weigh-in is 90 MINUTES prior to scheduled start time.

Admission Fees:
$5 per person ages 16 & up
$3 for kids ages 5-15
$2 Seniors
FREE for kids 5 & under

Updated ScrimMage Information - SUNDAY, August 29TH

Here are the details for this weekends' scrimmage including the Novato
Mighty Bees, Killer Bees, Stingers and Yellow Jackets teams.

Sunday, August 29, 2010
@ ENCINA HIGH SCHOOL
1400 Bell Street
Sacramento, CA 95825

Host: Encina Jr. Bulldogs

Visitors: Novato, Elk Grove Pal Dukes

Admission Fees:
$5 per person ages 16 and over.
$3 Seniors and kids under 16 years old not in uniform.
All children in uniform are free.

Scrimmage Times:

Jr. Pee Wee – Session 1
9:00-9:20 EGPD vs Killer Bees
9:20-9:40 EB vs EGPD
9:40-10:00 Killer Bees vs EB

Jr. Pee Wee – Session 2
10:00-10:20 Killer Bees vs EGPD
10:20-10:40 EGPD vs EB
10:40-11:00 EB vs Killer Bees

Pee Wee – Reg. Game 11:00-1:00 Stingers vs EGPD

Cadet – Session 1
1:00-1:20 EGPD vs Mighty Bees
1:20-1:40 EB vs EGPD
1:40-2:00 Mighty Bees vs EB

Cadet – Session 2
2:00-2:20 Mighty Bees vs EGPD
2:20-2:40 EGPD vs EB
2:40-3:00 EB vs Mighty Bees

Tiny Mite – Reg. Game 3:00-4:00 EGPD vs EB <<<THIS GAME DOES NOT INCLUDE A NOVATO TEAM!

Jr Midget – Reg. Game 4:00-6:00 Yellow Jackets vs EGPD

Procedures for the Jamboree

* Teams must arrive 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to game time.
* Football players (uncertified) must certify in football pants, t-shirt,
and cleats – no shoulder pads or helmet.
* Football players already certified will weigh in shorts, t-shirt, and
socks – no shoulder pads or helmet.
* Host association will have 2 visiting families of teams. Full field - 3
team round robin. 15 or 12 minute running clock with 1 time out per
session (includes TM who will only rotate once while Cadet - Midget
rotates twice).
* Includes a 15-minute running clock for the first session and a 12-minute
running clock for the second session (unless the second session starts
on-time: at or before the top of the hour). 1 time out per team per
session. Team listed first is on offense first starting out at their own
40-yard line (no kickoffs, punts are permitted).
* If 2 teams are playing in the Jamboree they will play a regular game.
Punts permitted. For safety reason, kickoffs should be discussed between
the two head coaches and head official.

ScrimMage - SUNDAY, August 29TH

Scrimmage – Sunday August 29
Novato vs Encina Jr. Bulldogs & Elk Grove
@ Encina High School, 1400 Bell St., Sacramento, CA 95825

RUMBLE BEE ScrimMage - SUNDAY, August 29TH

Novato Youth Football is pleased to announce it has agreed to join the NORCAL Youth Football and Cheer Conference based out of Palo Alto, CA. NORCAL is the pre-eminent conference on the west coast for American Youth Football, with participating units ranging from the storied Oak Grove prgoram in the South Bay, through the Peninsula and East Bay and up to Sacramento. Novato Youth Football looks forward to working with its partner units in Marin County, Central Marin Youth Football and Southern Marin Youth Football to continue the NORCAL conference's strong tradition of building American Youth Football and Cheer in the Bay Area and beyond.
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Novato Youth Football would like to thank the Mountian Valley Conference for their time and efforts in wokring with the youth football programs of Marin County to bring American Youth Football and Cheer to our football to our children. Specifically, Dee Conroy is to be thanked for all of her efforts in working with the three Marin units to provide quality football and cheer programs to the kids of Marin County. Thank You, Dee!

This Saturday the Novato Youth Football teams will be participating
in the 2010 Napa Valley Jamboree.

Address: Silverado Middle School - 1133 Coombsville Road, Napa, CA

There will be an admission charge for spectators:
$5.00 Adults
$3.00 Seniors (60+)
12 Under-Free

PLEASE HAVE PLAYERS BRING ALL THEIR EQUIPMENT & WATER.
IF YOU PLAN TO WATCH, BRING CHAIRS AS THERE ARE NO BLEACHERS!

Weigh-in and Start Times