Blue Star families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already on the other side of Spring Break and that the school year will be winding down before we know it. As we get closer to football and cheer season, we’re sharing some important updates as we begin to gear up for our official first day of practice on July 29th.

• Preseason Conditioning/Camps

  • Check out our website for information on Atlee & Hanover High Schools football and cheer camps this summer!

  • We’re also working on the potential for optional (and free) preseason football conditioning and cheer clinics. We’ll share more information as we get closer to the summer

• Thursday, May 2nd 6p-8p Blue Star Fundraiser at Marty’s Grill (9357 Atlee Rd)

  • GET READY!! On Thursday, May 2nd, we will have our first Spirit Night at Marty’s Grill….with live Music from Steve Abernethy & friends! If you were with us last year, you’ll remember they rocked our Awards banquet! Come grab some dinner, hang with friends, and support Blue Star! A portion of sales are donated directly back to our organization and impact our kids!

• *REQUIRED* Uniform Fittings for Football & Cheer (ALL Age Groups)

  • Location: Courthouse Park, 7232 Courtland Farm Rd, Hanover, VA 23069

  • Dates (pick one):

    • Tuesday, May 7 5:30p-7:30p

    • Wednesday, May 15th 5:30p-7:30p

    • Sunday, May 19th 3:00p-4:30p

  • ***8U-10U-12U Football players should bring their shoulder pads for fittings, if available. A list of required equipment for all football and cheer age groups can be found on our website

• Blue Star Dick’s Sporting Goods Discount Weekend

  • We’re in the process of renewing our partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods, and will have a special discount weekend over the summer. We’ll share the dates as soon as we have them!

• SPONSORSHIPS WANTED!

  • Blue Star a 501c3 non-profit, and is 100% volunteer driven. With that in mind, we are actively looking for sponsors for the Fall 2024 season. Each year, we aim to keep registration costs as low as possible and provide value for our community. If you or someone you know is looking for exposure for their business or would like learn more about options to partner with Blue Star, please reply to this email or reach out to [email protected] (sponsor form attached)

We’ll continue to send out relevant information for the upcoming season via email. We’lll also post updates on our website; and if you don’t already – give us a follow on Facebook!

Matt Sanders

President

Blue Star Youth Football & Cheer

[email protected]