SEASON AT A GLANCE

PROGRAMS:

  • 6U Flag Football – $150
    • Ages 5 & 6 as of July 1, 2026 
  • 8U, 10U, 11U, 12U & 13U Tackle Football* – $350
    • Ages 7 - 13 as of July 1, 2026
  • Jr. Vikings Sideline Cheer – $150
    • Ages 3 & 4 as of July 1, 2026 
  • 5 - 14-Year-Old Sideline & Competitive Cheer – $350
    • Ages 5 - 14 as of July 1, 2026

    *Depending on enrollment, an additional team may be added

    DISCOUNTS & FEES:

    • Sibling Discounts for Tackle Football and Sideline & Competitive Athletes Only:
      • 3rd child $300,
      • 4th and more children $275
      • (exception - athletes registered for 6U or 3- & 4-year-old cheer do not count toward a sibling discount).
    • A 50% deposit MUST be given at the time of registration to guarantee a spot
    • There is a volunteer opt-out option availalable during the registration process. If you chose to pay the $100 fee, you will not be required to meet the volunteer requirement this season.
    • Card payments will incur a 3.45% processing fee
    • The online registration system charges a $.30 fee per transaction
    • You can pay outside of the system with cash or via Zelle
    • Payment plans are available
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    COMMITMENT:

    • Optional –
      • Summer Conditioning –
        • Month of June on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This is optional, free, and open to the public.
    • Required –
      • Practice –
        • Mid-July (exact start date TBD) – For the first few weeks practice may be up to 4-5 evenings per week (exception - Jr. Vikings age 3 & 4 will only practice 2 hours per week)
        • After school starts and the minimum number of conditioning hours have been met, practice will drop to 3 days per week (exception - Jr. Vikings age 3 & 4 will only practice 2 hours per week)
        • Practice days and times are subject to be adjusted due to bad weather
      • Games –  Schedule  TBD
      • Cheer Competitions
      • Volunteering
      • Fundraising

    SEASON SUMMARY:

    • Football:
      • Football playoffs start mid to late October.
      • Teams who advance will go to Regional Playoffs the weekend before Thanksgiving (exact Florida location TBD – may require an overnight stay).
      • Teams that advance after Regionals will go to the National Championships in early December in Naples (will likely require at least a few overnight stays and is during the school week).
    • Cheer:
      • Cheerleaders will cheer at all home and away games as well as Conference playoff games (exception - away games are optional for Jr. Vikings age 3 & 4).
      • The local AYF/AYC Suncoast Cheer Competition will be held in the fall (date and location TBD - may require an overnight stay).
      • Teams that place will advance to the AYC Southeast Region Cheer Competition the weekend before Thanksgiving (exact Florida location TBD – may require an overnight stay).
      • Teams that place at Regionals will advance to the National Cheer Competition Wednesday - Sunday in early December in Kissimmee (will likely include a 2-night stay and is during the school week).


    WHAT DO I NEED TO PURCHASE:

    • Football: Athlete is responsible for cleats, mouthpiece, and practice jersey
    • Cheer: Athlete is responsible for gameday shoes and competition shoes

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/DEADLINES:

    1. Original birth certificate & a clear copy (New athletes only) – Due 4/23/2026*
    2. AYF Forms – Click Here – Due 4/23/2026
    3. Physical - Signed by physician within 2026 - Due 6/2/2026 
    4. Final report card of 2025-2026 school year showing all 4 quarters. This must be emailed to gradesforvenice@yahoo.com - Due 6/19/2026
    5. Any outstanding balance - Due 6/19/2026

    *The paperwork deadline will be adjusted for anyone who registers after this date.
    If the deadlines you are given are not met, your athlete(s) will be removed from the roster(s).

    VOLUNTEERING:

    A parent/guardian from each family will be required to volunteer at least TWO hours at ONE home game. Once we receive the fall game schedule, we will distribute a list of volunteer sign up opportunities for each home game. Opportunities will include, ticket booth, Spirit Shop, concessions,  trash detail, etc. If you wish to opt out of this requirement, please pay the $100 volunteer opt out fee when you register.

    FUNDRAISING:

    The registration fee covers your athlete through the regular season. In order to keep your costs as low as possible, we do a lot of fundraising to cover post-season costs for Regional and National playoff/championship football and cheer competitions. Fundraising is not optional.

    QUESTIONS:

    Email venicevikingsregistrar@gmail.com