The following questions and answers were developed from the most common questions and concerns addressed throughout the 2008 season and in responses to the Panther Organization Survey.
1. What equipment will I have to purchase for my child?
| Football players will be required to provide their own football cleats (plastic, not metal), athletic supporter and cup, practice jersey socks and a girdle. A "girdle" (for hip pads, knee pads and thigh pads) and a practice jersey is encouraged, but not required. |
| Football Players: Panthers will provide a helmet, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh pads, practice and game pants, practice and game belts, rib protectors, one mouth piece and a game jersey. |
| Cheerleaders will also need to provide their own white shoes (not through Panthers). |
| Cheerleaders: Panthers will provide the skirt, shell, pants, midriff, spanks, socks and poms. |
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2. How can I learn about events and information about the Panther organization before, during and after the season?
There are a number of avenues to obtain information: |
| First and foremost, the Panther Board of Directors Meetings are held the first week of every month, the day will be provided on the Events Calendar (http://www.SouthLyonPanther.org/calendar/). Also, Special Meetings and "Working" Meetings may be held by the Board at different times throughout the year. All meeting dates, times and locations will be posted on the Panther website. Parents are encouraged to attend each and every meeting of the Board of Directors. |
| Second, information will be posted at the Panther website including, but not limited to, the Minutes of the monthly Board Meetings. |
| Third, Board Members may be contacted through the email addresses listed on the website. |
| Fourth, each and every Board Member is approachable at any time. The Board will do its best to have at least one Board Member present at practice fields and game fields throughout the season. |
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3. What is the Livingston County Area Junior Football League ("LCAJFL")?
The LCAJFL is the league in which
the Panthers compete. The LCAJFL is
comprised of football teams from eleven
(11) different communities:
South Lyon,
Hartland, Brighton, Milford, Lakeland,
Byron, Fowlerville, Whitmore Lake, Howell,
Hamburg and Webberville. The LCAJFL
sets certain rules and regulations for the 11
communities (including, but not limited to,
the six-play rule, rules regarding the player
selection process, as well as the “once a
color, always a color” rule). To review all of
the rules and for more information about the
LCAJFL, please go to www.lcajfl.com
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4. Who runs the Livingston County Area
Junior Football League (“LCAJFL”)?
| The LCAJFL is run by a Board of
Directors who are comprised of the Head
Football Commissioners of the eleven
(11) Communities as well as a President,
Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
(whom are elected by the eleven (11)
Commissioners). |
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5. How is the game schedule determined?
The Panther Board does not prepare
the game schedule. Each year, the game
schedule is prepared by the LCAJFL
President, Vice President and at least one (1)
other appointed LCAJFL Board Member. |
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6. How can I find out how the Panther
organization’s money is being spent?
A monthly financial statement is available
at each regular monthly Board Meeting.
Parents are encouraged to attend each and
every Board Meeting to provide input and
suggestions. |
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7. Is there a requirement for parent
volunteers?
| Each family is required to volunteer
for designated positions for at least three
(3) home games during the season. The
only exceptions to this are for Board
Members, Coaches, Unit Directors, Color
Commissioners, and other auxiliary Board
Members (i.e color concessions managers
and color treasurers). |
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8. Do I have to volunteer for my child’s
game?
| No. In fact, it is encouraged that you
volunteer for another game so that it does
not interfere with watching your own child’s
game. |
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9. Is the Panther organization affiliated with
the South Lyon School District or the South
Lyon Recreation Department?
| No, the Panther organization is an
independent organization separate and
distinct from both the South Lyon Schools
and the South Lyon Recreation Department.
The only connection is that the South Lyon
Schools graciously allow the Panthers to
use the South Lyon High School practice
fields and both High Schools’ gamefields for games. Also, both High School
football programs are very supportive of
the Panthers. Please remember that the
Panthers are guests when on the High School
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10. Can I use my child’s physical received
for school sport for Panthers?
If your child received a physical
examination for his/her school for the same
year, yes he/she may use it for Panther;
HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD KEEP A COPY OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICAL BECAUSE
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL
BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A COPY FROM THE
SCHOOL AFTER YOU PROVIDE IT TO THE
SCHOOL. |
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11. What do I do if I have a complaint?
If a problem arises direct said complaint
to the unit director then the head coach; if
no resolution takes place, take the problem
to the commissioner of your color. If still
unresolved, go to the head commissioner
or vice president of your respective sport
(football or cheer/pom). Your final step is to
bring it to the Board of Directors. |
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12. How much is registration?
| The football fee is $175 and the cheer/pom fee is $150. There is a $50/child multiple child discount. |
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For any other question, concern or comment, please see the contact information page. |
