Here is the info for the coaches who miss the live workshop...
1. Go to http://shopping.positivecoach.org/Courses/Double-Goal-Coach, and click “Register and Pay.”
2. Login as either a new or returning customer. On the next screen, enter your billing information and click “continue.”
3. Once on the shopping cart page, enter the Promotion Code: SOClaJK1 in the box and click “apply.” Your order total will be automatically updated.
4. Once the checkout process is complete, you will receive a thank you message with a link to register for the course. Once registration is complete you will be directed to the Double-Goal Coach course. 

IMPORTANT: WHEN REGISTERING YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME.  BE SURE TO USE GCYFL.  IF YOU ENTER A DIFFERENT NAME, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS AND WE WILL THINK YOU DID NOT TAKE THE COURSE

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The Gold Coast Youth Football League has smartly developed new age and weight divisions that took effect with the 2010 season. This structure further improves the safety environment for all players and provides the opportunity for more youth to participate in tackle football.

In 2010, the GCYFL formed an Age/Weight Committee to engage in a thorough examination of player registration data from the 2009 and 2008 seasons. The Committee analyzed factual data to determine trends in participation and division placement based on a player’s age & weight. The Committee identified specific areas where players were being underserved and/or were at a disadvantage due their placement in the former structure.

Based on their findings, the Committee presented options to the league that would effectively group players into more appropriate age/weight divisions to provide a safer and more equitable playing environment. The new division structure also creates a more balanced distribution of teams & players across all divisions.

The GCYFL also introduced the “X” Player Rule at each division in 2010, providing opportunity for more players to participate in youth tackle football. The “X” Player Rule has been utilized effectively at the Senior (12-14) level since 2008.

The youngest players in each age group have the opportunity to participate regardless of their weight. Prior to this adjustment, these players would be unable to play football as no league made an allowance for younger, heavier players. With this allowance, the GCYFL hopes to attract the many disenfranchised players who were previously unable to participate in youth football.

Overall, the GCYFL remains committed to maximizing safety for its participants as well as providing an opportunity for more children to enjoy the game of football. As it enters its’ seventh season, the GCYFL continues to grow in number of players and teams which is a direct reflection of the open mindedness and forward thinking of its’ member Chapters and Board of Directors.