by posted 07/28/2010
 

 McCormick Orthodontics is currently offering to provide FREE custom mouth guards to all Wildcats. 

A custom mouth guard fits more comfortably in the mouth, and doesn't inhibit breathing or speech.  The real benefit is the level of protection it provides for the teeth and jaws while also offering some protection from concussion.

While providing a FREE custom fit mouth guard, McCormick Orthodontics will provide a FREE orthodontic screening. 

For more information, please review the McCormick Orthodontics Flyer.  If you are interested in making an appointment, please call 610-869-5660 and mention the Wildcat Mouth Guard Program to schedule your child's impression and exam.

    

by posted 07/26/2010
 
Register online now for our 8th Annual Doc Maguire Memorial Golf Benefit!

Please join us on August 27th, 2010 at the Inniscrone Golf Club in Avondale.  Last year's event was a huge success and this year promises to be even better. 

F. William Maguire was a founding member of the Avon Grove Wildcats and died tragically in a car accident on March 14th, 2003.  Doc dedicated his life to helping people as a physician and helping kids as a coach, mentor and friend.  Help us to commemorate his life and raise funds to continue one of the works that was so close to his heart. 

Go Wildcats!

Golf Benefit Flyer
    

by posted 07/26/2010
 
 We are in need of 13 and 14 year old players to join our 150lb football team.  We are currently at risk of not being able to field a squad due to lack of registrations at this level.  If you or anyone you know are interested in joining us this season, please register online by Wednesday, July 28th.

If you have any questions about the 150lb team, please contact either head coach or our Athletic Director .

Don't miss out!
    

by posted 07/18/2010
 
Welcome to the Avon Grove Wildcats Cheerleading for 2010!
 
We are looking forward to getting the season started in a few weeks and wanted to give you some information that you will need.
 
Practice
Our first day of practice will be Tuesday, August 3rd from 6pm – 8pm at Harmony Park.  Please gather outside the concession stand.

Practices will continue throughout August on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm – 8pm.

Once school begins, practice will be 2 evenings per week (days to be determined).  An additional evening practice may be added as we get closer to competition.  Once again this year the practice uniform is gold or maroon shorts, a plain white t-shirt, white socks and white sneakers.  Girls should wear longer hair back in a ponytail and should bring a water bottle and towel (for sitting on when stretching) to practice each night.
 
Physicals
This is a reminder that each girl must have a physical, no more than 6 months old prior to the start of practice.  Physical forms will be collected the first day of practice and your daughter will not be able to practice without one.  If you are interested, there will be a doctor on hand to complete sport physicals during the football equipment hand out nights July 18^thand 25^th from 6pm – 8pm. The cost is $25 cash payable at the time of the physical.
 
Uniforms
Uniform handouts will be done the first week of practice, Tuesday, Aug 3^rd, Wednesday Aug 4^th, and Thursday, Aug 5^th(Cheerleader uniforms will not be handed out during equipment handout for the football players).   Your daughter must be fitted for, and pick up her uniform during the first week of practice.  The Wildcats organization provides the following parts of the uniform, shell, skirt, jacket and new this year, pants for under the uniform on those cold game days.  You will be asked to sign a contract for the uniform at the time of handouts.
There are a few extra pieces of the uniform that you will be required to purchase to complete the uniform.  All girls must wear the same approved uniform including the same sneakers for all games and competition.  This gives each squad a uniform appearance. 
The additional pieces are; sneakers, socks, bloomers, bodysuit, and hairbow.  Flag cheerleaders will also purchase sweatpants for under their uniforms that are theirs to keep after the season.  Attached to this email is an information sheet on the additional pieces to the uniform and the cost.  These pieces must be ordered and paid for the first week of practice at the time of uniform handout so that they can be ordered and arrive in time for the first game.  The order can be paid by cash or check and order forms will be available at the uniform handouts.  The uniform is the same as last year so if you have these additional pieces, they are in good condition and they still fit, you can use them again.
A parent must be present to pick up the uniform, sign the contract and pay for the order.  This can be done anytime during the first week of practice.   If your daughter is fitted for her uniform and you are not present, we will put the uniform aside and you can pick it up when you pick her up from practice.  Please check with the uniform desk when you pick up your daughter to see if she has been fitted for her uniform.
 
Also, we are in need of volunteers.  If you could spare some time that first week of practice, even just and hour between 6 and 8pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to help with uniform hand outs, it would be greatly appreciated.  Please email us at or and let us know when you are available.  Thank you in advance.
 
We are looking forward to a great season!  If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
Thank you!
Cheerleading Co-Directors
Amy Kressler –
&
Janette Hawkins –
 

    

by posted 04/23/2010
 
 We are in need of someone to take care of our home field at Harmony Park.  This entails lining of the field during the season and minimal field upkeep.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or know someone that may be interested, please contact .

It is the volunteers that make our organization great!  Please donate a few hours during the season to help our teams.
    

by posted 04/14/2010
 
Here's a new idea for those old jerseys (not just Wildcat jerseys, but any old football jersey).

Convert your old jersey into a useable keepsake and score a triple play:

Put your star athlete on display
Support your local team
Benefit the environment

Just ship out your old jersey and it will be converted into either a drawstring backpack or stadium bag!  Be sure to select the Avon Grove Wildcats from the drop-down menu when ordering. 

From now until June 30th, 2010, Replay Jerseys will give 20% off on every purchase of one of our bags. Don't miss the All-Star Savings! Our personalized bags are the perfect gifts for your grads or moms and dads to wear their pride on their backs. They'll be a hit! Enter Coupon Code 8347 to receive your discount.

Just visit the Replay Jerseys website for all information.
    

by posted 03/12/2010
 
 This year's Bert Bell Annual Golf Outing will be held at Inniscrone on July 30th.  We are looking to have two golf foursomes from the Wildcats attend this event.  If you are interested, please contact .

Also, if you would like to sponsor a hole for this event, please contact .

Please keep checking the website for updated information on this event.

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Form for Golfers to Register

Form for Sponsorship
    

by posted 02/21/2010
 

 The 1st Wednesday of every month will be a fundraiser for the Avon Grove Wildcats at The Wedge restaurant!  Check out our flyer.

Stop in The Wedge for dinner, drinks or both and mention that you are with the Wildcats and the Wildcats will receive 10% of your total bill.

The Wedge: 1215 New London Road, Landenberg, PA

Grab some friends and we'll see you on Wednesday, June 2nd!
    

by posted 01/22/2010
 
 With great pleasure, we are proud to announce that the Avon Grove Wildcats were awarded the 2009 Bert Bell Memorial Football Conference Sportsmanship Award at the Coaches Banquet on Friday evening.
 
The award is the final one presented at the banquet and is voted on by the member organizations.  The award recognizes the member organization that best represents the ideals of youth sports and the commitment to helping the kids grow, learn, and mature into young adults, and from the league perspective, it is the highest honor an organization can receive.
 
When announcing the award, Judy Hahn (Bert Bell Commissioner) told the group that this year's recipient was the overwhelming winner.  She went on to state to the audience that she and the Board were repeatedly provided with examples of fine sportsmanship from our players/cheerleaders, coaches, fans, and organization throughout the season from other clubs, the league directors, and the officials.
 
On behalf of the Avon Grove Wildcats, thank you each for your contribution to this award and to your efforts throughout the season, on and off the field.
 
It was an honor to accept the award for our organization...and the standing ovation was pretty cool too!
 
Thanks again...
 
Bill Oosterom
 
P.S. - The trophy is huge and will be proudly displayed at home games next season.
    

by posted 09/04/2009
 

Each year a team manager (mom or dad) is recruited for each football team and cheer squad once the teams are formed. Primary duties of the team manager.

None of this would be possible without the time and support offered by the parents. Your role is important, not only to support your child, but also the Wildcats organization.

    

by posted 02/12/2009
 

 As you are aware, the Avon Grove Wildcats is a volunteer organization.  In order for us to be a successful organization, we expect ALL of our parents to be involved.  Your child's team may need you for any type of duty.  Each football team and cheerleading squad will require a variety of tasks to be completed throughout the season.

We are aware that everyone has busy schedules, multiple children and a myriad of reasons why it is difficult for them to volunteer.  Please work with your team parent to assist with any needed volunteer item.

Some of the available volunteer opportunities are:

• Football half-time snacks
  • Orange slices, grapes, etc.
• Trash clean-up
  • Empty trash cans, put in new trash bags, pick up trash on both sidelines
• Bathroom inspections and light cleaning
  • Make sure there is toilet paper and paper towels
  • Make sure there is no trash on the floor
  • Make sure bathrooms are presentable
• Chains
  • 3 people to hold chains and down marker
• Parking
  • Direct overflow parking to church lot
• Homecoming Festivities
  • Selling 50/50 raffle tickets, making baked goods, obtaining flowers, tents, balloons, making banners and pins, etc.
• Field Maintenance Volunteers

None of this would be possible without the time and support offered by the parents. 
Your role is important, not only to support your child, but also the Wildcats organization.



    

by Karen Borcky posted 01/01/2009
 
Did you ever wonder why there are photos on every news item on the homepage?  Here is why...

• A Wildcat  -  the news item is related to the entire organization
• A Football  - the news item is related to only football players/coaches
• A Pom-Pom  - the news item is related to only cheerleaders/coaches
• A Golfer  - the news item is related to the Annual Golf Outing
• A Whistle   - the news ltem is related to Coaching Issues
• A Lacrosse Stick  - the news item is related to Wildcats Lacrosse
• Children's hands  - the news item is related to the Community