Each year, the La Plata Blue Knights presents two special awards to non-returning (last year Grade 8, up to 14 years of age) players. The first award, "The Blue Knight of the Year" is awarded to one football player and one cheerleader who best exemplify what it is to be a Blue Knight.  ALL non-returning players may download the form below and apply for this prestigious award.

Participants must be non-returning players and must have met or exceeded the guidelines as set forth below. Once all applications are received, the Board will review and vote on the most qualified candidate. The winners of the awards will be kept secret until the night of the first banquet. The winners of this award must also attend the second banquet with the younger teams so the entire league has a chance to meet them, and celebrate their success. It is very important that our younger participants have an opportunity to see what hard work and dedication through the years can earn them in return. The winners will receive a trophy as well as a $50 savings bond!

The second special achievement award is the KNIGHTHOOD AWARD. It is presented to any non-returning football player or cheerleader that has shown an outstanding spirit and level of commitment to the league and has participated with the Blue Knights for a minimum of seven consecutive full seasons. The Board of Directors will carefully review ALL non-returning players through past registration documents and their league ID cards. 

Hurry! Your Deadline is: DECEMBER 7, 2007. Completed applications must be received by the LPBK Board no later than Dec. 7th. You may hand them directly to your coach, or a board member, or mail them to:
  LPBK
  PO Box 956
  La Plata , MD 20646.

-----------BLUE KNIGHT/KNIGHTHOOD APPLICATION------------


Player Name: ____________________________                     

Team:    [ ] Football weight ________________
             [ ] Cheer weight _________________  

Address: _______________________________
_______________________________________

Phone #:  (__)___-__________ 

email: ___________________

Alt #:      (__)___-__________


Specific Criteria:
1) GPA of 2.75 (with no "F's")
2) Minimum of 4 full seasons with LPBK (these do not have to be
consecutive) You must have played or participated each year for the entire season.
3) Non-Returning Player (meaning: you will be a freshman in High
School the following season)
4) Good athleticism (meaning: Good Attitude, personality, and no
behavior problems.)
5) Essay (to be written by the applicant, not parents, older siblings, friend, etc.)
List list the years you have played football or cheered: 
       Year Played                     Head Coach
1)  _____________              ___________________
2)  _____________              ___________________
3)  _____________              ___________________
4)  _____________              ___________________
5)  _____________              ___________________
6)  _____________              ___________________
7)  _____________              ___________________


Essay Directions:

Topic: Provide an essay describing how LPBK has affected you and 
what being a Blue Knight really means to you. Include a summary
of your most memorable experiences as a La Plata Blue Knight or if
you had any LPBK Career Highlights or any other aspects of your Blue
Knight life that may contribute to you receiving this award.

Attach with the form this following:
* An copy of you most recent report card.
* A photo of yourself - must be appropriate
* Your essay, and any other letters of recommendation.

DEADLINE: Friday, December 7, 2007 (must be in the hands of a Board Member or in the League Mail Box by this date. No exceptions!!!

Return this application to your Head Coach, Team Mom or any
Board Member.