by posted 01/25/2012
 
Dear Raider Families,
 
In the fall, the organization informed you that we were exploring ways to strengthen the ties with our local High Schools and that more information would be forthcoming.
 
We continuously evaluate our program to provide the safest and fun environment for our Cheerleaders and Football players. As a result of this philosophy, I am pleased to announce that the organization has officially aligned with both Century & Liberty High Schools.  For the 2012 season this change will only impact the Football portion of the Raiders and Cheer will remain consolidated.  We expect to have some exciting changes on the Cheer side of the program over the next 12 to 18 months.
 
Although we still have many details to iron out, I can tell you that teams will be divided based on the high school district for which they currently reside.  Children previously enrolled with the Raiders who reside outside of the Liberty or Century district are still welcome and will be assigned to teams based on numbers at a particular age level.  This change will allow players to identify with their high school and develop with their future High School teammates.  Most importantly, we will not lose our identity and will still be the Sykesville Raiders as we begin our 51st year in 2012. 
 
Coach Kent at Liberty and Coach Holzman at Century are extremely enthusiastic about this change and the impact it will have on the development of the A & B+ players along with their preparation for their high school careers. They looking forward to getting to know, and begin their training with the players, before they get to High School.  A committee will be working with the respective coaching staffs to design camps, coaches training, practice plans, and review fundamentals over the next 60 days.
 
Registration for returning players will begin on February 6^th and registration for new players will begin February 20^th.  Please spread the word about this exciting change and if you know of anyone who intends to play at Liberty or Century, please let them know about this great opportunity to get a jump start on their high school career and make an early impression on the high school staff.
 
We hope you are as excited about this change and the opportunity it presents for the Raider program. Please feel free to send us an email if you have any questions.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Rich Kropinski
President, Sykesville Raiders Football & Cheer
 

by posted 01/24/2012
 
Liberty High School is having their annual Shrimp and Bull Roast on Jan 28 @ 7pm to benefit the high school athletics. If you have kids at LHS, will have LHS students, or you are our Century friends, all are invited to attend this delicious good time to help raise money for field maintenance and  new indoor scoreboards.

There are some tickets left. Just call or email Paula below and she can get you your tickets.  Liberty High School Annual Shrimp and Bull roast is January 28 at 7pm at Cobblestone in Eldersburg.  All proceeds help the LHS athletic programs.  Come out and support your teams.  Contact Paula Leonard for tickets.  or click the link below

Tickets are $45 each and include dinner and drinks.

http://libertyathletics.com/BULLROASTTICKETS.htm

by posted 12/10/2011