Bellmore-Merrick Youth Association Announces Fall Season

The Bellmore-Merrick Youth Association Board of Directors is excited to get their fall season underway, however would like to offer participants and parents some important information.

Completed medical forms must be submitted to coaches by Aug. 2 - before children are allowed to practice football or cheerleading. Forms and instructions can be found on the website.
 
Aug. 24 is the mandatory league weigh-in. All football players must attend the official league weigh-in or they will not be permitted to play football. (Note: If you are away on this date (you'll need to show proof), see the website for early weigh-in instructions.)

Other Dates

July 26-27 - A free Offensive & Defensive Agility Clinic will be held at Brookside School. The clinic is being presented by the BMYA coaching staff, and is offered to registered Braves players ages 7-13 only. Attire is t-shirt, shorts, socks, cleats and cup.

Thursday, Aug. 26 - the 3rd Annual BMYA Golf Outing and Fundraising Dinner - more details to follow.

Sunday, Sept. 12 - Nassau County Youth Football League Opening Day

Cheerleading Information

Based on this year's registration they have 131 girls. The number of squads has yet to be determined as they are in the process of recruiting four coaches to replace those that are not returning.

The cheerleading mini-camp will be held Aug. 2-3-4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Avenue BOCES school.

Football Camp Informaton

The Precision Sports Football Academy will be held at Brookside School on July 28-29. They will be giving a free pair of football cleats to every registered camper. Download their brochure here.