What equipment is required?

Players must have a standard helmet and facemask, seven-piece pant pad set, football pants covering pant pads, rubber cleats or tennis shoes, shoulder pads, team jersey, and a mouthpiece.

Note: These items are not included in registration fees and must be purchased by parents/guardians.

Certification is handled through National Sports ID. Players will be invited to certify via their team roster by team managers. Every child must submit:

• Birth certificate

• Report card

• Close-up headshot

Games are held at various high schools and public parks throughout the valley.

Please note that all tackle football teams will have what most will call a team fee.  These fees will include such items as uniform, helmet decals, and possibly more.  We encourage each parent to ask what these team fees cover as our teams are required to show that all funds that are asked for and collected are accounted for properly & used for those specific items for each player on the team.

NYS has a strict No Refund policy. In the case of needing to cancel your registration, monies will be assigned as a credit on your account. Account credits never expire and are transferable

Official First Day of Practices

• July 23rd, 2025 *Many teams WILL start practicing prior to this, so the sooner you register, the sooner you get placed with a team.
• Opening Day - September 6th, 2025
• AYF D1 & D2 Championship Day - November 8th, 2025
• LOCAL Championships - Through November 15th, 2025
• AYF Desert Mountain Regionals - November 15th, & 16th (Las Vegas, NV)
• AYF Nationals - December 7th to December 13th (Naples, FL)