Northboro-Southboro Youth Football & Cheer Announces New Divisional Alignment and Open Registration for 2017

Northboro-Southboro Youth Football & Cheer Association (NSYFCA) recently announced that they will roll out a new tiered, team-based, divisional alignment in coordination with 30 other member associations of Central Mass American Youth Football & Cheer.

This new alignment, in effect for all players who register for the 2017 season, will create divisions, at each grade level, based upon a team previous year’s record, strength of schedule, and team talent & skill.

“Over the past few years, there have been an increasing number of lopsided games and scores,” said Gary Maggiolino, President of NSYFCA. “Across Central Mass, one out of every 5 games was won by invoking the mercy rule. This new alignment provides greater parity, fairness, and competitiveness in game scheduling which will result in better quality games on a week by week basis.”

Maggiolino stated, “As a parent and coach, I look forward to evenly-matched and competitive games and this alignment will provide just that - balance. Also, each grade division will feature a Super Bowl playoff, which means more teams will have the ability to participate in the post-season.”

NSYFCA also announced open registration for the 2017 season. Players and cheerleaders of all skill levels are welcome to register at the following 2017 rates:

• Early registration through April 30th: $175
• General registration after May 1st: $200
• Tiny Mite Football and U8 Cheer at a flat rate reduced fee: $125
• Flag Football at a flat rate reduced fee: $50

NSYFCA will be holding a Football and Cheer information night on Tuesday, May 2nd from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the Algonquin Regional High School auditorium for parents or guardians who have questions about the new divisional alignment, registration or would like general information about football or cheer. Attendees of the event will be eligible for the early registration discount. Visit www.jrthawks.com.