YOUTH PREPARE FOR INITIAL JAYF SEASON

Pointing: A number of dedicated volunteer coaches hope to make the JAYF successful in its maiden season. Here players listened as a coach gave instructions.

Line: Learning the basics of football is one of driving forces behind the JAYF league. The league will be broken into three divisions. The Flag Division is for second and third graders; the Junior Varsity Tackle Division is for fourth and fifth graders, while the Varsity Tackle Division Os for sixth and seventh graders.

Taking off: Working to get a good jump on the ball, JAYF players worked out Thursday, during a drill. The first practice will be held Sat., Aug. 19, at the Jackson Middle School for all players and will start at 9-11 a.m. Future practice schedules will be handed out that day.

Pads: Local youth will not have to leave town to get tackle football training this year. Area youth are donning pads as part of the JAYF league. The first game day is scheduled for Sept. 16 and the season will run through Oct. 28. Sign-ups for cheerleaders will be set soon.