08/11/2026
Following this past weekendβs ACYAA Jamboree, we would like to clarify and reinforce a few important points as we move forward together as a league.
First and foremost, the ACYAA jamboree was ended by law enforcement due to a capacity issue. While there were separate incidents during the day, those incidents were not the reason the event was ultimately shut down. We believe it is important that those two things are not combined into one narrative.
We will not speculate, assign blame, or contribute to the different narratives surrounding individual incidents. One incident, one player, one coach, one family does not define an organization. Those situations should and will be handled appropriately by the individuals and organizations involved.
What we will speak on is the responsibility we all share.
These are children, and their safety must always come first.
Youth sports should provide our athletes with an environment where they can compete, learn, grow, and build relationships with kids from communities across our leagues. As coaches, board members, volunteers, parents, and spectators, we have a responsibility to protect that environment and demonstrate the sportsmanship and respect we expect from our children.
We may compete against one another on Saturdays. We may wear different colors and represent different cities. But when the helmets come off and the games are over, we are all working toward the same goal β providing a safe, positive experience for our youth.
No rivalry is bigger than our children.
No disagreement is bigger than our children.
No football game is bigger than our children.
As we begin the 2026 season, Palm Bay Youth Athletic Association remains committed to safety, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect. We stand alongside our fellow ACY organizations in protecting the integrity of youth sports and ensuring our children remain the reason we are all here.
Different jerseys. Different cities. One ACY family.
Protect the kids. Protect the game.
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Palm Bay Youth Athletic Association