Welcome to the home of the Premier Youth Football League in Medina.  MBYF is the Home of the Broncos, Stallions, Storm, Predators, Rampage, Grizzlies, Hawks, Crush, Cobras, Wildcats, Eagles, Sharks, Knights, Dawgz ,Panthers and Bisons.  2008 marks our seventh season.  Since 2002, while other leagues have been shrinking in size, MBYF has quadrupled its enrollment.  This growth is clear proof that the Medina football community views MBYF as the best youth football league.  Over 90% of our age eligible players and cheerleaders return for the following season.   This is proof that MBYF provides the best football and cheerleading program in Medina.

With MBYF your family gets much more than with any other league:  a greater degree of commitment to teaching skills; more games; more playing time; more free events (pool parties, Browns games, etc.),  better equipment and uniforms-- and NO FUNDRAISING.

 THE LEADER IN YOUTH FOOTBALL:  MBYF is the leader in all areas of the game.  We are the only league to offer NFL Flag Football (both Spring and Fall Seasons);  the league which has the most teams.  In 2007 we fielded 21 cheerleading squads, 21 tackle, 36 Spring NFL Flag Football and 26 Fall NFL Flag Football teams; MBYF is the only league to require both background checks and National Certification of all coaches, advisors and staff, for the safety of our participants; attendance of coaching clinics to so that our coaches remain the most knowledgable and skilled in youth football; the league with the most playing time;  the league which has repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to the community by providing ( with its sponsors) renovations and maintenance of Bill Dunn Field; installation of  scoreboard; Sponsor of Ken Dukes Stadium Renovation; donations to Medina High School Athletic Department; participation in Memorial Day, 4th of  July and Candlelight Walk Parades; sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation Walk; participation in team dinners for Medina High School Football Team. 

MBYF  is the only league which competes against teams from Medina High School's Conference (The Northeast Ohio Conference). The Northeast Ohio Youth Football Conference is one of the largest in Northeast Ohio, consisting of 56 teams in 2007. 

MBYF is the only league that offers its players the opportunity to play against national competition, by participating in the Midwest Youth Football National Championships. In 2007 we fielded 4 teams.  Our Welterweight and 10 year old teams finished National Runners Up in 2007. 

SUCCESS:  MBYF is the only league in which teams from all age groups can qualify for the playoffs. Our teams have a proven track record of success-- 9 Division Champions, 9 Conference Champions, 9 League Champions and 5 Division runners up since 2002.  In 2007, MBYF swept the NOC Championships.  Eight MBYF teams qualified for the NOC playoffs in 2007.  Four of our Bantam teams competed in the Bantam League playoffs.

Beyond success on the field, we judge success by how much our players and cheerleaders enjoyed the season.  Over 90% of those age eligible to participate in MBYF return each season. 

OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL:   Our Divisions for tackle football are divided according to age and weight (all ages determined as of 7/1/08 ):  Varsity 11-12 year olds weight limit 150 pounds;  Junior Varsity ages 8-10 weight limit 140 pounds; Bantam Division ages 7 and 8, weight under 100 pounds and 9 year olds under 65 pounds.

Our weight and age divisions offer the best mix of competiveness and safety of any league in Medina.  Weight is only one safety factor to consider.  Maturity has a much greater impact on safety.  Our divisions address this issue betterthan any other league. 

We limit all of our tackle squads to 19 players to maximize playing time and increase individualized teaching.  We strictly enforce are rules in regard to playing time.  All players must receive a minimum of 10 plays (not counting punts) per game. We offer cheerleading  for all of our Varsity, Junior Varsity and Bantam level teams.  The same age restrictions apply to the cheerleaders.  There are no tryouts everyone plays.

We offer many opportunities for our players to improve their skills through our combines, speed & agility classes, instructional camps and pre-season conditioning.

MBYF is the only NFL Flag Football League in Medina County.   We offer two flag football seasons:  NFL Spring Flag Football (AGES 5-6 division; 7-8 division; 9-10 division; 11-13 division); NFL Fall Flag Football- 3 Divisions (Ages 5-6; Ages 7-8 and new for 2008 Ages 9-10).  

VALUE:   With MBYF you get much more.  NO FUNDRAISING IN 2008.  No family willl be asked to sell raffle tickets, etc.  We also have instituted a registration fee credit system for families who wish to offset the registration fee.  There are no hidden costs, as MBYF provides all equipment and uniforms necessary to participate (cheerleaders, football and NFL Flag Football Players).  In addition the registration fee covers trophies and admission to all MBYF events such as pool parties, Snow Bowl and more.

MBYF provides the best coaching, equipment, uniforms, trophies and events available for all of our players and cheerleaders.

Every tackle player receives a game and practice uniform, mouthpiece, game socks, t-shirt and trophy. 

Every Cheerleader receives a game uniform, including socks, undergarments and hair ribbons and trophy.   

NFL Flag Players receive an authentic NFL game jersey, sweat pants or shorts (depending on season), mouthpiece, trophy and certificate of accomplishment from the NFL.  NFL Flag players keep their uniforms.  

Beyond equipment, trophies and uniforms, your son or daughter will learn important lessons about team work, respect for others, discipline and friendship.   
 

As always, no child will be turned away due to inability to pay fees. Children who have a parent on active military duty play free.  

We hope that we have answered many of your questions about MBYF.  Please feel free to explore the pages of our website. If you need any further information, please feel free to e-mail us support@mbyfootball.org or call Mike at 725-1860.                            
        

Medina Bees Youth Football will again be hosting the Kick Off Classic Aug. 23-24 at Medina football fields.  The 2008 Kick Off Classic looks to be better than ever with teams from Akron, Buckeye, Sandusky, Lorain, Amherst, Buckeye, Brunswick, Cleveland, Strongsville, Medina, Brecksville, Broadview Heights and North Royalton school districts expected to compete.  This year's tournament will have an international flavor as the  Hamilton Wentworth Panthers, from Ontario, Canada will be part of the tournament.

             The Kick Off Classic offers the following divisions:

                      Flag Football 6 and under;  8 and under

                      Tackle Football: 

                         U8 (weight limit 100 pounds); 

                         U10 (weight limit 140 pounds);   

                         U13 (weight    limit 150 pounds)

All teams are guaranteed 2 games.  Championship tackle games will be played on the newly renovated

Ken Duke Stadium turf field at Medina High School where teams will receive trophies for placing first 

and second in the tournament. A maximum of 64 teams tackle teams will be accepted into the tournament.  We have already received commitments from 43 teams.

For more information or to register your team, dowload the attached form or e-mail support@mbyfootball.org. 

NFL Flag Registration Deadline July 19th
Final Rosters will be posted and provided to coaches on July 21th.
Week of July 21-25 - Flag coaches are to contact parents
July 25 - Flag Coaches Meeting at the Pavilion 6-7
July 25-Flag Ref Meeting at the Pavilion 7-8.
August 6--Meet The Coach Night on the fields near the Performing Arts Building.
6-7:30

August 7th Pool Party at FOHA  8:30-10:30

Practices 6-7:00 pm Aug 11-14, Aug 18-21

Pictures August 16, times tba
Kick off Classic games Aug 23/24.
Regular Season - Sept 6th- Oct 18th.Saturday games 11-1pm, Weekday games
Tuesday /Wednesday nights.

We are getting close to the start of the 2008 season.  Tackle, Bantam and Cheerleading Rosters have been released to the coaches.  There are some roster openings available, so please register today.  Click on the online registration box and follow the prompts. 

NFL Flag Rosters will be released to coaches on July 21.  Final Registration takes place July 19, from 10-1 at the MCRC.

Team Spiritwear is available right now from www.spiritwearmall.com  

MIDNIGHT MADNESS:

Our tackle and bantam teams will kick of the season with our annual Midnight Madness Practice on August 3rd, 11:30 p.m. until August 4th 1:30 a.m.   

Practices for all Fall Divisions begins the week of August 4th. Bantam, Tackle and Cheerleading practice from 6-7:30 Monday through Thursday until the first week of school.   At that time, practices will be Tues., Wed., and Thurs.  from 6-7:30.  Cheerleading practices will be further reduced to once per week following the start of the game season.

NFL Flag practices begin on August 6th with meet the Coach Night from 6:30 until 7:30. Additional practice schedule will be announced at that time.  Teams will play a midweek scrimmage (in place of practices) in addition to their Saturday games. 

All divisions practice at the Medina High School Complex.

GAMES:

All games are on Saturdays.  NFL Flag games are scheduled between 11 a.m. and 1p.m.  Bantam games are scheduled between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ( each team will also play at least one night game under the lights).  Tackle games are played between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.  All NFL Flag and Bantam games are played in Medina.  J.V. and Varsity home games are played at Medina High School or Reagan Park.  Away games are played in the home City of the opponent (Brunswick, Strongsville, North Royalton, Brecksville, etc.)

If you have any questions, please e-mail support@mbyfootball.org

MBYF welcomes the following Companies as Sponsors of MBYF for the 2008 Season:

Quest Diagnostics-- Premier Level Sponsor

Automation Tool & Die -- Premier Level Sponsor

Ohio Realty Advisors-- Premier Level Sponsor

Dick's Sporting Goods-- Premier Level Sponsor

Centerpointe Chiropractic & Physical Therapy-- Playoff Victory Level Sponsor

If you or your company would like to be a 2008 MBYF Sponsor please e-mail support@mbyfootball.org  or download the sponsorship forms attached to this news item.

Here is a list of upcoming registration dates for Fall 2008.

July 19 @ Medina Rec Center 10-1 

A few Roster openings remain. We recommend you register online or by mail. We will accept registrations until all roster spots have been filled.  We accept, cash checks,  Visa, Mastercard and Discover.  You may also register online or by mail-download the form attached to this article.

No child turned away due to inability to pay fees. Scholarships available.  Children with a parent on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces play free.

Divisions (available openings shown in red):

Cheerleading:  Ages 6-12 (age as of June 30, 2008)   162 of 168 openings  have been filled.

Bantam: Ages 7-8(age as of June 30, 2008)  weight limit 100 pounds ; Age 9 under 65 pounds: The manufacturer of our game jerseys was able to complete our order on time.  As a result the following roster spots have been made available: Wildcats 1, Cobras 1, Knights 1, Dawgz 1, Eagles 2. 

Junior Varsity ages 8-10 (age as of June 30, 2008)  weight limit 140 pounds:  The following teams have openings:  Rampage 2, Hawks 2, Storm 1, Panthers 1, Broncos 1.

Varsity ages 11-12 (age as of June 30, 2008) weight limit 150 :  The following teams have openings  Broncos 2, Stallions 2, Rampage 2, Predators 1.

NFL Flag Football:  Over 255 players have already registered.  NFL Flag registrations accepted through July 19th.

New for 2008:  Fall NFL Flag Football expands to include 9 and 10 year olds.  This means MBYF will offer 3 NFL Flag Football divisions this Fall 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10.  E-mail support@mbyfootball.org for more information.

New for 2008, NO FUNDRAISING.  Registration fees cover all costs inlcuding admission to MBYF events, parties, equipment, uniforms, trophies and more.  No additional fees or costs to participate.  NO SAP FEES.  For more information e-mail support@mbyfootball.org

For more information e-mail support@mbyfootball.org or call Mike, 330-441-1145.

On July 26, from 1-7 p.m. all MBYF families will receive exclusive saivings at the Dick's Sporting Goods in Montrose.  Download the attached form to receive 15% off your entire purchase. 

MBYF will kick off the 2008 season with it's annual Midnight Madness Practice on August 3rd.  Players should arrive at Medina High School Stadium at 11:45 p.m.  There will be doughnuts and juice for the players following practice.  We will also have coffee for the parents.

We are offering 2008 Midnight Madness t-shirts for parents and players.  Please complete the attached order form and return no later than July 25th.  Shirts will be delivered at Midnight Madness.

Medina Centerpointe Chiropractic and Physical Therapy are offering free pre-participation physicals for all MBYF players and cheerleaders on July 19. Times are as follows:

Varsity 8-9 a.m.

Bantam 9-10 a.m.

Junior Varsity 10-11 a.m.

No appointment necessary.  Please come at the time listed above for your age child's age group.  Also, please complete the attached OHSAA physical form prior to the the 19th.

Any questions please e-mail support@mbyfootball.org