Registration for the 2003 season of Red Devils Football is approaching and local players are invited to join in the football and cheerleading program. Red Devils Football/Cheerleading serves the communities of Levittown, Island Trees, East Meadow, Hicksville, Wantagh, Westbury and surrounding areas.

"Meet the Coach Day" is taking place on Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at Fred Neist Field, Jerusalem Ave. in Levittown. Registration by mail may be sent to Ed Auld at 11 Bark Lane, Levittown NY 11756. To register in person, residents may go to Fred Neist Field on Jerusalem Avenue (north of Hempstead Tpke., south of Old County Road, across from Pilot Lane) between noon and 3 p.m. on the following Sunday: May 18, June 8, July 13 and July 20. Checks should be made payable to Levittown Midget Football.

The Red Devil Board of Directors encourages their coaches to give all children sufficient playing time.

"Free for 2003" activities include, from July 21 through July 25, five evenings at Jerusalem Avenue Field: host football camp for all registered football players and host cheerleading clinic for all registered cheerleaders.

For more information on particular programs, contact:

Football - Ed Auld, 796-1622, Dennis Machado, 735-2417, or e-mail devilsinfo@aol.com

Cheerleading - Joanne Rosalia, 731-3852, or e-mail JoanneRosalia@aol.com

Residents may also call Red Devil Hall at 731-0411 and leave a message.

All fees include basic uniform and equipment for football players and cheerleaders. Program directors note that the school districts within the communities that the Red Devils program represents do not finance or endorse the program in any way. In most cases, parents can request with whom they want their child to play.

Option #1F - Peanut Tackle Football - Registration fee $45. Anyone born from Dec. 1, 1996 through Nov. 30, 1998. Practice begins on Aug. 1; two practices per week. Games are played on weekends at MacLaren Field in Levittown.

Option #1C - Peanut Cheerleading - Registration fee $45. Anyone born from Dec. 1, 1996 through Nov. 30, 1998. Practice begins on Aug. 4. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. for the month of August. Games are played on weekends at MacLaren Field.

Option #2F - Tackle Football - Registration fee $75. Anyone born from Dec. 1, 1990 through Nov. 30, 1996. Practice begins on Aug. 1 and there are three practices per week. This is a travel team and there are no requests at this level. This team is chosen by a draft system, subject to age and weight. All players will play for the team they are drafted to - no exceptions.

Option #2C - Games Only Cheerleaders - Registration fee $75. Open to anyone born from Dec. 1, 1990 through Nov. 30, 1996. Practice begins on Aug. 4. This is a travel team.

Option #3F - Senior Tackle Football - Registration fee $80. Teams are chosen by a draft system, subject to age and weight. All players will play for the team they are drafted to - no exceptions. Anyone born from Dec. 1, 1988 through Nov. 30, 1990 is eligible. Practice begins Aug. 1; three practices per week. This is a travel team, there are no requests at this level.

Option #3C - Competition Cheerleaders - Registration fee $75. Must be registered by Aug. 1. Anyone born from Dec. 1, 1988 through Nov. 30, 1990. Practice begins on Aug. 4. This is a travel team. There are no requests at this level. Mandatory attendance at all events, practices and games after Labor Day, including the Division Avenue HS Homecoming Parade. There will be 14-year-old competition team after this season.

12-year-old football players, senior football players and senior cheerleaders participate in a holiday bowl on Nov. 29 and 30. There will be separate fundraising for this. More information will be given at "Meet the Coach Day" and throughout the season. Maximum fee for football and cheerleading is $160 per family. There will be a $35 charge for all returned checks. No refunds will be given after Aug. 15.

July 21-25 Host Camp/Clinic

July 26 Meet the Coach Day

Aug. 1 Practice Begins

Sept. 1 Labor Day - No Practice

Sept. 6 Opening Day Parade

Sept. 13 Picture Day

Oct. 4 Peanut Bowl

Oct. 17 Red Devil Dance

Nov. 16-23 Football Playoffs

TBA Psyche Night

Nov. 16 NSCA Competition

Nov. 29-30 Holiday Bowl

Jan. 14 (04) Awards Dinner, Crest Hollow Country Club