The 2016-2017 season kicked off on July 25th, as it was the first time the football teams were allowed to practices. Here’s a look at the Atlantic Region and the must know information for this year.
Atlantic Region
States Represented: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Conferences eligible to participate in the National Tournament:
East Carolina (North Carolina)
Delmarva (Delaware/Maryland)
Greater Charlotte (North Carolina)
Hampton Roads (Virginia)
The Metro (DC/Maryland)
Northern Virginia (Virginia)
Piedmont Youth Football & Cheer League (North Carolina)
Southern Maryland (Maryland)
Virginia Alliance (Virginia)
2015 National Champions:
The Atlantic Region was home to the most AYF National Champions out of any region in the country last season. These teams will be returning to defend their national crown. Their national champions were:
National Division I: Pee Wee, Watkins Hornets
National Division I: Jr. Pee Wee, Virginia Cavaliers
National Division I: Jr. Midget, Watkins Hornets
National Division I: Cadet, Marshall Height Bison
National Division II: Cadet, Dulles Patriots
All American: 12 & Under, Shutdown Academy
Conference All Stars: 12 & Under, Metro
All American: 14 & Under, pool B, Central VA Hurricanes
2016 Atlantic Region Championship Dates:
Football Check ins: Fri, Nov.11th
Football Championships: Nov 12th-13th
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Alan Popadines @Youth1Football 6 years ago