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Posted by BobHallum Fri Apr 4, 2008 14:28:44 PDT
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Jack Frost Football League, a rich tradition of youth football for over 45 years, will be holding their second spring sign-up session for the 2008 fall football season.  Registration will be at Saunder’s Park on Palm Avenue (west of Oak Street), Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  A free BBQ will be available for all young athletes and their parents.

 

Jack Frost Football League was founded in 1963 by a group of men who saw a need in our community for young athletes to take part in organized tackle football on a junior high level.  In the late 1990’s sixth grade athletes were included in the program.  The qualifying ages are 11 through 14 years, nine months.  High school students are not eligible.

 

The goals of Jack Frost Football are to develop ideals of health, citizenship and character; to instill sportsmanship, fair play and team spirit; to teach fundamentals and rules of the game; to promote safety in competitive activity; to put effort exerted and attitude displayed above winning and to develop mutual respect and appreciation among youngsters of varied backgrounds.

 

The JFL Program was named in honor of the late Mr. Jack Frost, a much beloved football coach in Kern County.  Mr. Frost coached at KCUHS from 1927-1934, which later became known as Bakersfield High School.  In 1934 he became the Head Coach at Bakersfield College and remained there until 1952.

 

Jack Frost Football League is a nonprofit organization with elected directors and is supported by service clubs, businesses, boosters, individuals, volunteers, parents, and grandparents.   Westchester Kiwanis has been a team sponsor for the entire 45 years of existence with thousands of volunteer hours.

 

In 2007, Kiwanis Division 33 took over game day duties as a division service project including game announcers, first down marker crews, ticket sellers, time keepers, and program sellers.  Currently, three members of Division 33 Kiwanis Clubs serve on the JFL Board of Directors.

 

Organized practice will start in late July with practice scrimmages in mid-August.  League games begin in September and continue through October.  All games are played at local high schools on Saturdays throughout the season with KCOA officials and a certified paramedic on duty.

 

Coaches from the following areas will be available at the sign-ups:  Bakersfield, Centennial, EBHS, Golden Valley, Liberty, South, and West.  All interested athletes are encouraged to sign-up on April 19.  The registration fee of $100.00 must be included with a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.

 

Additional information is available on their website, jackfrostfootball.net or by contacting Bob, (661) 399-4285.

 

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