Central New York Chapter National Football Foundation

Honoring Scholar-Athletes

Since its inception this chapter, thanks to the tireless efforts of board members, sponsors, and volunteers has been very successful. The programs and events run by the board members have had a positive influence on amateur football in the Syracuse area and are well received. The Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner is an impressive affair with over 600 in attendance. The dinner honors over 67 college and high school football players along with coaches, officials, and significant area proponents of the game. Scholarship monies available typically surpass $25,000.00 per year. To date over $211,000.00 has been awarded to matriculated college students.

2011 and 2012

29 January 2012	Scholar Athlete Banquet Deadline for tickets and reservations for the 12th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner at Turning Stone Resort and Casino is 09 January 2012. Deadline for program advertisements is 31 December 2011. For more information, please contact Michael Albanese @ 474-6753 or Richard Ranucci @ 449-1200.
See dates to the right.	2011 Kick-Off Classic The Annual Kick-Off Classic is held at the beginning of the football season at a major sports venue. In 2011 it will showcase fourteen (14) high school football teams from the local area, Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, Long Island and Mansfield, Massachusetts. Television broadcast and coverage of the event is typical and creates extra excitement for the coaches, players, and fans. Friday September 2nd Pulaski vs. A-P-W 2:30 PM West Seneca West vs. ESM 5:00 PM Corning vs. FM 7:30 PM --------- Saturday, 9/3 East High vs. Ithaca 11:00 AM Ravena vs. Watertown 1:30 PM Cobleskill Richmond vs. Alden 4:00 PM St. Francis vs. Liverpool 6:30 PM --------- Friday, 9/9 Union-Endicott vs. Henninger 5:00 PM Mansfield (Mass.) vs. CBA 8:00 PM --------- Saturday, 9/10 Aquinas vs. Binghamton* 6:00 PM (only if SU plays at Noon) --------- Sunday, 9/11 Clarke High vs. Roosevelt High 11:00 AM Aquinas vs. Binghamton* 1:30 PM Bishop Kearney vs. LaFayette 4:00 PM (1:30 PM) Watertown vs. Fowler 6:30 PM or 4:00:00 PM
All of the games are played on Thursday 03 November 2011	Section III All Star Game The Section III John Arcaro All Star Game features high school seniors from all schools in Section III. There are two games hosted at Cicero North Syracuse Senior High School. The East – West games are played at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at CNS High School. The North – South game is hosted at Sauquoit Valley High School and is played at 7:00 PM.”
TBA	Coaching Academy The coaching academy is a “hands-on” clinic designed for Pop Warner, Modified, and High School level coaches. The clinicians are skilled area college and high school coaches. All aspects of teaching football to players 5 to 18 years of age are covered. Technical as well as philosophical points are covered at the event. The clinic is offered periodically as demand warrants.
Sunday 04 December, 2011	College Fair The College Fair is an annual event held at the end of the season for parents and their prospective student-athlete. It provides an opportunity for both to meet area college football coaches in one location. The College Fair is conducted at Henninger High School. For more information contact Coach David Kline @ 656-9551.
TBA	Annual Junior Combine The Annual Junior Combine is a one day affair held at a local athletic venue where player’s physical and performance measurements are recorded. Areas such as speed, power, and agility measured and entered into a database for all interested college football coaches to access.