Welcome to the 2015 Season of Great Valley Youth Football
The Great Valley Football League is designed to be an instructional youth football league for kids
within the Great Valley School District and surrounding communities ages 5 through 15 and includes
cheerleading, flag and tackle football. The purpose of the program is to create a fun experience for the
kids, playing and learning the game of football while competing with their peers from the surrounding
community.
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2015. Register today by completing the online registration form and
including payment. The Physical, Volunteer and Code of Conduct Forms must be on file with the
registration coordinator by August 1, 2015 or your child will not be permitted to participate.
If there is still space in the program after June 1st, late registration will be open until June 30th. There
will be a $25 late fee for all late registrations.
Send check with registration forms to: GVFL 19 N. Bacton Hill Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Cost: Flag & Cheer 5 & 6 $100
Tackle Football $235.00
Cheerleading 7 - 13 $175.00
Late Fee: $25 after June 1.
CHECK LIST
Register on-line at GVCO.org under GVFL icon
___Registration Form – due 6/1/15 to avoid late fee.
___Code of Conduct Parent & Player form – due 8/1/15
___Parent Volunteer Commitment form – due 8/1/15
___Physical Form* for Tackle and Cheerleading (7-13) – due 8/1/15
*Physicals completed after 1/1/15 will be accepted as long as there is a note/signature approving
football/cheer participation.
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Great Valley Youth Football Parent & Player Code of Conduct
As a parent/guardian of a child participating in a GVFL sponsored program, I endorse the belief that Sportsmanship
counts. In keeping with this approach, I pledge that to the best of my ability, I will:
 Always keep in mind that first and foremost my child participates in this sport to have fun.
 Always do my individual best to bring a sense of civility and sportsmanship to my child’s games.
 Always refer to any players on our team, or to our opponents, with the same respect that I know my own child
deserves.
 Always keep in mind that my child’s coach and the administrators of this program volunteer their time to help my
child.
 Always demonstrate to my child and his/her teammates through my words and actions that winning does not
equate to success in your sports.
 Always conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit of “Good Sportsmanship”: by accepting wins without
gloating and accepting losses without complaining, and, by treating my child, his/her teammates, our opponents,
game officials, all coaches, program administrators, and the game itself with respect.
I understand that as a parent/guardian of a participant in the GVFL sponsored program, my behavior at all related events (games and
practices) must be beyond reproach. I further understand that all instances of unacceptable behavior on my part, as well as any other
violation of this code of conduct by me, is subject to review by the appropriate authorities and could result in my losing privilege of
attending future events.
Player Code of Conduct
As a player in a GVFL sponsored program, I endorse the belief that sportsmanship is important in athletics. In keeping
with the spirit of this belief, I pledge that to the best of my ability, I will:
 Remember, first and foremost I am participating in this sport to have fun.
 Remember that disrespectful or disruptive behavior is not acceptable during any and all team activities.
 Treat all practice and game facilities, and the belongings in and at those facilities, with the same respect that I
would show to the belonging in my own home.
 Abide by the letter and the spirit of the rules of the game, play fair, listen to my coaches, and accept the rulings of
the game officials without complaint.
 Be a good teammate by avoiding arguments and by offering encouragement to my teammates when they make
mistakes.
 Learn from any mistakes I might make during a practice or a game.
 Conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit and meaning of “Good Sportsmanship”; by winning without
gloating and losing without complaining; and, by treating my teammates, opponents, coaches, game officials, my
parents or guardians and the game itself with respect.
I have discussed this Code of Conduct with a parent or Guardian and I understand its meaning and what is expected of me as a
participant in this GVFL sponsored program. I also understand that any violation of this Code of Conduct is subject to review by
appropriate authorities, including GVFL Board Members and Bert Bell Officials, and may result in the loss of my privilege to further
participate in this program.
Player Signature: _________________________ Parent Signature: _________________
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Great Valley Football League Parent Volunteer Commitment Form
CHILD’S NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Great Valley Football League is a successful organization with the time and dedication of countless individuals who
give unselfishly of their time, talents and enthusiasm. We do require all parents to volunteer their time and service to their
team by participation on a GVFL Committee and on game day with one of the following:
Chain Gang
Game Snacks
Snack Bar
Play Counter
Clean Up
Filming
Every family is required to assist in these assignments. A team parent will be responsible for assigning volunteer duties to
all of the families on a given team. Once you have been given a particular assignment, it is your responsibility to find a
replacement if you are unable to meet your commitment. If you are unable to find a substitute on your own, you may ask
your team parent for assistance. If there are assignments that you are unable to perform for any specific personal reason,
please make your team parent and/or any member of the GVFL Board aware of the circumstances so that proper
accommodations can be made.
I understand that the Head Coach is responsible for the actions of all the youth participants, coaching staff and parents
that are involved in the events for the team in which my child participates.
I understand that it is my responsibility as a parent/guardian of the above named child, to advise any individual(s) who I
invite or bring to a team event of all rules and regulations. I understand that I will be held accountable for their conduct,
while in attendance at a team event.
I hereby understand that disciplinary action of a warning, written reprimand or a suspension of two weeks or less will not
be appealed by contacting my association league representative and following the procedures in accordance with Bert
Bell League.
My signature below will confirm that I understand and accept the above as conditions to my child’s participation in the Bert
Bell Youth football league and the policy of Great Valley Football League volunteer requirements.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the participant code of conduct. Each parent/guardian must sign this form.
No team roster will be certified without this completed form.
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Parent/Guardian Date
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Parent/Guardian Date
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Great Valley Youth Football Physical Form
Bert Bell Football Conference
Name __________________________________
Age ______
Medicines ______________________________
Allergies
Date _____________
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Health History (To be completed by parent or guardian; answer Yes or No only)
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Medical Questions for Parents
Family history of sudden death before age 50?
Dizziness/fainting/chest pain with exercise?
Heart murmur/heart condition?
High Blood Pressure?
Bone or joint injury (especially back or hips)?
Sprain/dislocation?
Serious head or spine trauma/repeated concussions/surgery on head or back?
Detached retina?
Known current illness/infection?
Uncontrolled asthma?
Uncontrolled seizures?
Recurrent skin disorders (boils, impetigo)?
Loss or serious impairment of a paired organ (kidney, eye, lung, testes)?
Known liver/spleen/kidney enlargement/mononucleosis/hepatitis?
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Signature of Parent
yes
no
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Date
Physical Exam (To be completed by physician)
Blood Pressure
Lungs
Murmur?
Abdomen - Organ Enlargement?
Musculoskeletal
Dentition
Heart
Change with Valsalva?
Testes
Skin
Sports Participation Approved
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Signature of Physician
YES
NO
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Date
Note: This form is provided for the convenience of the participants in the Great Valley Youth Football program. If the participant’s Physician has a form
they would prefer to use, the Great Valley Youth Football will accept that form as proof of fitness to participate in the program.
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