BRAVES BLAST
Welcome to the 2018 CA Braves Football Season
Important weekly information
Please read down through this edition to find information regarding:
- Varsity and JV Mad Dog Camp This Tuesday & Wednesday - Donations Still Needed!
- Freshman Football & Modified Football starts this week!
- Baker Tackle Football Begins Monday - Season Calendar attached
- Friday Night Lights Event - Purchase By Midnight August 19th!
- 2018 Friday Night Lights Shirt
- Varsity & JV Season Openers - volunteer opportunities coming shortly!
- Game Photos
- 'Like' us on Facebook
Mad Dog Camp this Week for Varsity and JV Players
The annual Mad Dog Camp is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21st through Wednesday, August 22nd at Camp Stella Maris on Conesus Lake. This camp is for JV and Varsity players only. We are asking for JV and Varsity parent food donations as well as volunteer help at Camp. Please click on the link below to sign up:
Food donations will be collected between 8AM - 9AM on Tuesday, August 21st outside the pool doors at the Academy. If you are volunteering at Camp and are bringing a pasta dish, feel free to bring it to Camp with you.
Freshman and Modified Football Begins this Week!
Freshman Football Begins for all 9th graders assigned to report AND all 8th graders this Monday at Braves Field from 9-11. Specific instructions for reporting were shared in mailings over the summer. On Tuesday, 8th graders will be told whether to report Wednesday to the Freshman or Modified team the next day.
Modified football begins this Wednesday at EVANS field for all 7th graders from 9-11. Specific instructions for reporting were shared in mailings over the summer.
Frank Baker Tackle Starts This Monday!
Just a few reminders for the start of Baker Tackle practices. Practices begin on Monday, August 20th:
*If you have not registered for the season or need to get equipment, PLEASE come early, 5:15-5:30.
*Practice runs 6:00-8:00pm Mon-Thurs this week at the lower Academy fields.
*Please be sure your player has plenty to drink for the weather.
*All throughout the season, should there be thunder/lightning in the area, please make sure you are available to get your child in a timely manner.
*Remember - volunteering is essential. Included in this year's registration is a $25 refundable deposit. It is requested that every family volunteer at least once during the season at any football level, Baker through Varsity. These volunteer opportunities include coaching, running clocks, chains, concessions, clean-up, etc. and only require a time commitment of 1-3 hours during the season. Dates to volunteer will be available at Equipment night and/or online. If your volunteer hours have been fulfilled, your deposit will be refunded to you.
*Pets are not allowed on school property. Please keep 4-legged family members safe at home.
Baker Flag football will begin Friday September 7th.
Attached is the Baker season calendar (Tackle & Flag):
Friday Night Lights Event - Purchase your tickets by Midnight August 19th (LAST DAY!)
Join in and evening of fun. Dinner provided by Nolans, DJ, Photo Booth, raffles and auction to raise funds for the CA football program scholarships and equipment needs.
6:00 PM
Canandaigua Country Club
Tickets $40
Get your tickets today ( click on link below)
Friday Night Lights 2018 Shirt on Sale
This year we hope to sell 1,500 if everyone does their part we can surpass the goal!
Season Openers for Varsity and JV Teams
Believe it or not the season is right around the corner!
JV - HOME vs Webster Schroeder - Thursday August 30th at Braves Field 4:30 PM
Varsity - Away at Webster Schroeder - Friday August 31st 7:00 PM
For ALL Home Games - volunteer help is needed with concessions, merchandise, & chain crew. Sign ups coming shortly for all CA Braves home games.
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Tracey Dreisbach, President
Carrie Vierhile, VP
Julie DeRue, Treasurer
Greg Urlacher, Secretary
Jaren Outhouse, Merchandise Coordinator
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Website: www.cafootball.org
Location: 435 East Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
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