Registration Fees

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Register for the 2025 YYTFC Fall Tackle Football and Cheer season!

Equipment Fittings/Handout Information

Equipment fittings will take place in May (Exact date TBD and notification will take place via email registered to your athlete’s account). At this time, your athlete will be fitted for their helmet, shoulder pads, game pants and game jersey. It is crucial that your athlete is in attendance for fittings, so we can accurately order equipment and uniforms. If your athlete will be providing their own equipment, please bring that with so we can ensure a proper fit.

Equipment handout will take place in July (Exact date TBD and notification will take place via email registered to your athlete’s account). Your athlete will be required to submit a $100 per athlete payment for our raffle tickets/fundraiser and a $250 check, per athlete, for your volunteer (DIBS) deposit. If you have 3 or more athletes, you only pay for the first 2 for DIBS and Raffle Tickets. If you do not have these items with you at the time of equipment/uniform pick up, your athlete will not be able to receive their football equipment/uniform. 

Practice Information

Yorkville Youth Tackle Football's 2025 official season start date will be July 28th . *Optional Pre-Season camp structure practices will be available starting July 15th. Practices will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 @ Rotary Park 

*We understand that other sports may interfere with the Optional Pre-Season practices, so do not hesitate to bring your athlete late or leave earlier if other sports require it.

Practices for football players will be held at Rotary Park, in Grande Reserve Subdivision. Practices will be will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The practice times and game schedule will be posted on our website calendar once they are finalized. Please note that our season can potentially run into the first week or two of November. It is your responsibility to get your athlete to and from practices. Per the Yorkville Parks and Recreation department, no pets are allowed on practice fields.

Game Information

Games will begin August 24th and continue for 8 weeks. Game locations and time are TBD and will be communicated prior to practices begin.

At YYTFC, we rely on the support of our amazing families to make each season successful! As part of our program, families are required to complete volunteer hours to help with various tasks throughout the season—this could include working the concession stand, helping with game-day operations, or assisting at events.

 What is DIBS?

“DIBS” is our volunteer tracking system that allows families to sign up for and claim volunteer opportunities. These hours are essential to keeping our program running smoothly!

What is the $300 Buyout?

For families who are unable to commit to volunteer hours, we offer a $300 DIBS Buyout option. Instead of volunteering, this fee financially supports the program and helps us cover the areas where extra assistance is needed.

 Your Options:

✅ Fulfill your volunteer hours = No extra cost!

✅ Opt-out of volunteering = Pay the $300 DIBS Buyout

This flexibility allows families to participate in a way that works best for them while ensuring our program remains strong and well-supported!

Thank you for being part of the YYTFC community! 💪🏈🔥

#YYTFC #FootballFamily #Volunteer #DIBS #SupportYouthFootball

Step-by-Step Guide to Register on the Website

Follow these steps to successfully register for Football, Sideline Cheer, Competition Cheer, or Coaching on Sports Connect (Blue Sombrero).

1️⃣ Access the Registration Portal

• Go to: Sports Connect Registration

• Click “Login” or “Create Account” (if you’re new).

2️⃣ Create or Log in to Your Account

• New Users: Click “Create Account”, enter parent/guardian details, and set up your profile.

• Returning Users: Log in using your email and password.

3️⃣ Add Your Athlete

• Click “Register My Player”.

• Enter your child’s name, date of birth, and contact information.

• Select the appropriate age division and program.

4️⃣ Select the Right Program

Choose one of the following:

• Football (Ages 6-12)
• Sideline Cheer (Grades K-8)
• Competition Cheer (Grades K-8)
• Coaching Application (Head & Assistant Coaches)

• Once selected, click Continue.

5️⃣ Fill Out Registration Forms

• Select your child’s school name (if required).

• Accept & acknowledge required policies by clicking “View / Accept”:

• Photo Release
• Volunteer Deposit Policy
• Refund Policy
• Code of Conduct Agreement

• Click Continue.

6️⃣ Upload Required Documents

Ensure the following are uploaded:

• Birth Certificate (New Players Only)
• Pop Warner Physical Form (Must be dated after 1/1/2025)
• Report Card (For Scholastic Eligibility)
• Player/Parent Consent Form

• If unable to upload now, check your account dashboard for instructions on how to submit later.

7️⃣ Review & Confirm Registration

• Double-check that all athlete details, program selection, and documents are correct.

• Click Continue to proceed to payment.

8️⃣ Make Payment

• Select your payment method (Credit/Debit, Installment Plan, or League Option).

• Submit any required deposits:

• Volunteer Deposit
• Raffle Ticket Fees (if applicable).

• Click Submit Payment.

9️⃣ Finalize & Receive Confirmation

• Once payment is successful, you should receive a confirmation email.

• You may be redirected to a dashboard with next steps (e.g., equipment fittings, schedules, or team placement details).

How to Verify Registration is Complete

• Go to “My Account” in Sports Connect (Blue Sombrero).

• Check if your child appears under “Registered Participants.”

• If any documents or payments are missing, you will see pending alerts.

Your child is now officially registered! 

If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to get in touch with us. You can reach us by phone, email, or through our social media channels.