Weekly Newsletter
HUDSON YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING 2011 News- Volume 10 (October 25, 2011)
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Cheerleading:
As outlined in our email of earlier this week, we are very excited to report that both of our program’s cheerleading squads qualified for Regional Competition by placing 3
This exciting development represents the second straight year that both of our squads have advanced to Regionals, and we are thrilled about the winning tradition being established in our Cheer program.
At the Division 12 level, Coach Jennifer Metivier’s squad took home their second trophy of the competition season, in the Large, Red bracket.
Coach Tara Bauer’s Division 10 squad, blew us away with their fantastic performance; also placing in the Large, Red category. What is particularly impressive about our Division 10 squad is that it actually consists of girls ranging in age from 7-10 years old; where most Division 10 squads consist exclusively of 9-10 year olds.
The performances given by both squads are a true testament to all the hard work that has been put in, since August, and we’re excited to see them advance even further, when they compete at Regionals on November 27
Thank you to all the Division 10 & Division 12 Cheerleaders, Coaches, and Parents for all your time and hard work. Your efforts & accomplishments make us proud!
Congratulations to all involved, and best of luck at Regionals!
rd in their respective divisions at the Central Massachusetts Youth Football & Cheerleading Conference (CMYFCC) ‘Local Comp’ held last Saturday at Lowell’s Tsongas Center. th (DCU Center, Worcester). Football:
Although this past Sunday represented the last game of the regular season, there is still a long way to go before the season officially wraps us.
Like our Cheerleaders, Coach Scott Giusti’s 4
Coach Giusti’s team finished the regular season with a 3-5 record, and currently holds the 3
This coming Saturday (October 29
Coach Crogan’s team will face off against this year’s entry from Leominster, in a tilt that will begin at 10am.
Coach Doyle’s group will follow up Coach Crogan’s bowl championship, when they earn their own bowl title against the Mitey Mites from Nashoba, at 11am.
Directions to Foley Stadium are provided as follows:
1. Take Route 290 West to Exit 18 (Route 9, Ware/Framingham),
2. Travel 2/10 of a Mile, and Keep Right at Fork, Following Signs for Downtown,
3. At Fork, Merge Onto Lincoln St., and Follow for 3/10 of a Mile,
4. Turn Right onto Belmont St., and Continue Onto Highland St.,
5. Follow Highland St., for approximately 9/10, and Turn Left Onto Park Ave.,
6. Follow Park Ave. for approximately 6/10 of a mile, and Turn Right Onto Chandler St.,
7. Foley Stadium is approximately 2/10 of a mile down Chandler St., on the Right,
8. Parking is Available Across the Street,
The football section of this newsletter cannot be closed out without also acknowledging the teams that finished outside of playoff contention.
Our 5
The league owes a debt of gratitude to all of the coaches who stepped up just prior to the start of the season to ensure that the 5
In what should be classified as a heartbreaker, our 6
Winning the team award for grittiness would be this year’s 7
th Grade charges qualified for post-season play, and will open up their playoff run against Groton/Dunstable when they square off on Wednesday evening, at our own Morgan Bowl (6pm). rd seed in the 4th Grade North Division. Best of luck 4th Graders, and thank you to all the boys & coaches for their hard work. th), both of our 2nd/3rd Grade football teams will be back in-action, when they play in the annual Ralph D’Andrea ‘Mitey Mite Bowl’ at Worcester’s Foley Stadium. th Grade team worked very hard and was very competitive this season, despite a small turnout, and despite losing their starting quarterback, in Week 6. th Grade team had its needed leadership. Excellent job players & coaches. th Grade football team came up just shy of a playoff berth, when they missed out on the 4th seed in 6th Grade North Division in a point-based tie breaker. This team competed very well in a strong division, where there wasn’t much of a strength difference between any of the teams. Thank you to all of the 6th Grade players & coaches for making your team one to be reckoned with. th Grade football team. Consisting of only sixteen (16) players, this squad showed up every week, strapped on their helmets & got out on the field to play. Although they did not win a game this season, we are particularly proud of our 7th Grade team, because they finished the season with the same sixteen that they started with, and worked hard through the adversity. Our sincerest thanks to the players, coaches, and parents. It was a true pleasure having you as part of our program. Football Playoffs:
As stated previously, Coach Giusti’s 4
It should be noted that league rules allow for host organizations to charge admission to playoff & superbowl contests ($5/Adult, $3/Child), but Groton/Dunstable graciously offered to waive entry fees to Wednesday’s game, and to pick up the tab for the referees, in exchange for use of Morgan Bowl.
th Grade team will be HYFC’s lone representative in this year’s league playoffs. Due to field availability, Coach Giusti’s team will host 2nd seeded Groton/Dunstable in a 6pm contest at Morgan Bowl. Hudson High School Game:
We are happy to announce that all HYFC players & cheerleaders have been invited to participate in the halftime activities at this week’s HHS varsity football game against Shrewsbury (7pm, Friday, October 28
Those wishing to watch the football game prior to halftime will pay regular admission fees.
th, at Morgan Bowl). During halftime, each of our teams will be introduced (as a group) to the hometown crowd, and will be escorted by their team coaches onto the playing field. Those wishing to participate are asked to wear their red game jerseys/cheer uniforms, and to meet outside the main gate ten (10) minutes before halftime. From the main gate, all participants & coaches will be escorted to the far end zone, where they will line up for introduction by Mr. Quinn. End of Year Awards Ceremony:
Based on the amount of positive feedback that we received on the format of last year’s end of year awards ceremony, the HYFC Board of Directors voted to once again hold this year’s event in the Hudson High School Auditorium. The date of the event has not yet been set, and will be largely dictated by other league happenings. We will of course keep you all posted on developments.
Thanksgiving Eve Spaghetti Dinner:
All HYFC participants have once again been invited to attend the annual pre-Thanksgiving spaghetti dinner & pep rally that will be held on Wednesday, November 23
rd, at Hudson High School. As in years past, our football players & cheerleaders will again be paired with players & cheerleaders from the high school program (absolutely no requests accepted), and escorted to the dinner and rally. Additional information regarding this heavily attended event will be forthcoming as the date draws nearer. Upcoming Events:
| Although the league’s web master is very diligent about posting important events & dates to the HYFC website, outlined as follows is a short list of upcoming events, dates, and locations. Please check the HYFC website (www.hudsonyouthfootball.com) regularly, and watch your email closely, as dates, times and locations sometimes change. Date | Event | Location | Time |
| 10/26 | 4th Grade Divisional Playoff Round 1 (#2 G/D vs. Hudson) | Morgan Bowl- Hudson | 6:00pm |
| 10/28 | HHS vs. Shrewsbury w/HYFC Halftime Event | Morgan Bowl- Hudson | 7:00pm |
| 10/29 | Ralph D’Andrea Mitey Mite Bowl | Foley Stadium- Worcester | 10:00am
11:00am |
| 10/30 | Divisional Playoff Round II | TBA | TBA |
| 11/6 | CMass Superbowl | Tyngsboro HS | TBA |
| 11/12 | CMass All-Star Game | TBA | TBA |
| 11/13 | Regional Football Playoffs Round I | TBA | TBA |
| 11/20 | Regional Football Playoffs Round II | TBA | TBA |
| 11/23 | Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Pep Rally | Hudson High School | TBA |
| 11/24 | Turkey Day Classic w/HYFC Halftime Flag Event | Morgan Bowl- Hudson | 10:00am |
| 11/26 | Regional Football Championships | Doyle Field- Leominster | TBA |
