Family
Parent & Volunteer Hub

It Takes a Bobcat Village

Your athlete gets the glory — you make it possible. Everything parents need to know, plus every way to jump in, is right here.

Volunteer Sign-Up Team Documents
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Young Bobcats grabbing a water break on the sideline
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New Bobcat Parents

What to Expect

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The Weekly Rhythm

Practices typically run 3× a week (Mon/Tue/Thu) with games on Saturdays. Cheer may practice on alternate days — your coach confirms your team's exact schedule.

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Home & Away

Home games are at Larry Thoenissen Field behind the George Mullen Center. Away games can be up to an hour out — carpools and caravans are a Bobcat tradition.

Game Day Expectations

The Sideline Standard

Kids play their best when the sideline is positive. Bobcat parents set the tone — here’s how we do game day.

  • Bring the energy. Cheer loud for every kid on both teams — and on game day, let players hear one voice: their coaches’.
  • The 24-Hour Rule. Upset about something that happened at a game or practice? Wait 24 hours before contacting the coach. Emotions cool, kids move on fast, and the conversation that follows is always more productive. Never approach a coach or official during or immediately after a game.
  • Stay off the field. Per AYF rules, only credentialed coaches and team staff are permitted on the field and team sideline. Parents and fans cheer from the spectator side — every time, no exceptions.
  • Respect the officials. Refs make calls we don’t love. Modeling how to handle that is part of what our kids learn on Saturdays.

The full expectations are in our Code of Conduct (PDF), which every family signs at registration.

Playing Time

Every Bobcat Plays

AYF requires a minimum play count for every athlete, every game — it’s tracked during play, not left to chance. Development matters more than the scoreboard.

Questions or concerns about your athlete’s playing time? After the 24-hour rule, bring them to Mike Knipp — not the sideline.

Contact Mike Knipp
Volunteers

This Program Runs on Parent Power

Every board member, coach, and concession worker is a volunteer. Pick your lane — no experience needed, big or small welcome.

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Concessions

Work a shift at home games and the Flag Tournament concession — our biggest fundraiser engine.

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Helmet Shake

Join our signature community fundraiser and help put safer equipment on every athlete.

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Team Parent

Be your team's go-to — coordinate snacks, spirit, communication, and game-day logistics.

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Game-Day Crew

Chains, field setup, check-in tables, photography — game day takes a small army.

Ready to Help?

Grab a Volunteer Shift

Email us or message the team on Facebook and we'll match you with an opportunity — Helmet Shake, Flag Tournament Concession, and game-day roles fill fast.

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Go Bigger

Coach. Lead. Shape the Program.

Our coaches and board members are parents and community members who stepped up. If that's you, we'll help you get certified and plugged in.

  • Become a coach — we handle Level 2 screening, fingerprinting, and concussion/heat-safety training.
  • Join the board — help steer the program alongside our executive and general board.
  • Sponsor through your business — turn your company into a Bobcat Partner.
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Team Documents

Downloads & Policies

PDFAYF Physical Form 2026Required before practice PDFCode of ConductAthletes, parents & coaches PDFRefund PolicyRegistration refund terms PDFSponsorship FormFor Bobcat Partners

Registration also requires an athlete headshot, birth certificate, and most recent report card — all uploaded in PlayMetrics.

Village

The Best Seat in the House Is On the Team

Volunteer families don't just watch the season — they live it. Come be part of the story.

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