REGISTRATION WINDOWS & FEES
FOOTBALL
See our FOOTBALL PROGRAM page for program descriptions and season schedules.
2026 Spring Tackle Football - REGISTRATION OPENS 11/30/2025!
At the Chiefs, we will continue to use spring to focus on development of our players, and our coaches. This spring, we're bringing in some outside coach help, and will be running a "High School" style Spring. We will have Tuesday/Thursday practices from 6:30-8ish. Each practice will have sessions focusing on speed, agility, strength, conditioning, blocking, tackling, and position specific individual drills. 8-8:30 will be used later in the season for some controlled scrimmage work.
The only Saturday on the schedule is May 2, 2026. We'll use that day as the equivalent of a "garnet vs grey" type scrimmage. Additional scrimmages will be on a case by case basis.
Price - $150 (LTP $75 see the description below)
Registration Begins*
- Returners November 30, 2025 at 6pm
- New Players December 1, 2025 at 6pm
* All players will register for the waitlist. Once eligibility is confirmed (returner/new status for registration window, location, good-standing, etc.) players will be activated to rosters. No money due until a player is activated to roster.
Equipment Distribution - TBD
Season Begins
- New Players - Feb 17
- Returners - March 3
Season Ends - May 2
Age groups (Age as of July 15, 2026. Groupings are flexible)
- ages 4-6 (LTP - shorter practices/no helmets/pads)
- ages 6-8, ages 9-11 ages, 12-14 (Tackle)
All equipment provided by Chiefs
Giveaways TBD
Balances must be paid in FULL before equipment will issued and players are allowed to participate.
2026 Spring Learn to Play (ages 3-5) - REGISTRATION OPENS 11/30/2025!
This program is for new athletes who want to learn to play tackle football without the full contact or competition that is involved with tackle. LTP athletes will learn proper blocking and tackling techniques in practice, and will have light/controlled contact with other players. It is expected that athletes who complete a season of Learn to Play will attempt to move up to tackle football the following year. Learn to Play athletes will not be issued tackle football equipment; however, they will receive a uniform they will be able to keep at the end of the season. This team may play informal scrimmages against local teams that have a similar program (more likely in the Fall season).
2026 Fall Tackle Football - REGISTRATION CLOSED
The fall tackle football season runs from June through November (possibly December depending on post-season performance).
This program is competitive and part of the Pop Warner FYD League.
Registration will open in Spring 2026.
2026 Fall Competitive Flag (ages 5-6) - REGISTRATION CLOSED
This program is for new athletes who want to learn to play tackle football without the full contact or competition that is involved with tackle. Flag athletes will learn proper blocking and tackling techniques in practice, and will have light/controlled contact with other players. It is expected that athletes who complete a season of Competitive Flag will attempt to move up to tackle football the following year. Flag athletes will not be issued tackle football equipment; however, they will receive a uniform they will be able to keep at the end of the season. Competitive Flag will play games mostly on Saturdays against other organizations within FYD.
CHEER
See our CHEER PROGRAM page for program descriptions and season schedules.
2026 All-Year Cheer - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Registration will open in early 2026.
All Year Cheer Registration Includes:
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Spring Practice
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Summer Conditioning
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Fall Season
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Registration Fees
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Chiefs Swag
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Competition Fees
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Rented Competition Uniform
Important Requirements:
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One mandatory fundraiser per athlete
- Parent/adult volunteer shifts per season/per athlete (# TBD)
All Year Cheer ALL INCLUSIVE TEAM (Ages 5-17) - REGISTRATION CLOSED
This program is designed for cheerleaders with special needs, ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging, has fun, and makes meaningful physical progress. With input from parents, we will provide personalized accommodations to meet each athlete’s unique needs. To create a positive and successful season, we kindly ask that you share any concerns or special requirements in advance.
DISCOUNTS
Sibling Discount - $25 off each sibling registration after the first registrant (once per year). (n/a clinics)
All Inclusive / Junior Tiny Mites / LTP / 5-7U Discounts - These age levels are an introduction to tackle football or cheerleading. Registration fees are discounted to encourage athletes to give the sport a try.
Discounts are automatically applied during registration.
Scholarships are available
FAMILY CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS & VOLUNTEER DEPOSIT
The Lutz Chiefs Youth Football and Cheer is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization. It is expected that EVERY Lutz Chiefs family will contribute time to the organization's operations. You can contribute by coaching, being a team parent, holding a Board position, or volunteering to help run home games and/or events.
If you are not a badged volunteer, you will be expected to sign-up for a certain number of "shifts" throughout the season. These shifts typically include roles like collecting game-day gate fees, working the concession stand, game-day setup/teardown, etc. The number of required shifts will depend on how many athletes you have, registration numbers, and our home game schedule.
You will be required to provide a monetary volunteer deposit before your athlete is allowed to participate. Once your family's volunteer obligation has been met, your deposit will be returned to you.
EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION & DEPOSIT (TACKLE FOOTBALL ONLY)
Equipment Distribution Day is a MANDATORY event for all tackle players. Attendance is a requirement to participate in the season. There will be no other make-up dates, so SAVE THIS DATE!
Spring Tackle Equipment Distribution will be held on TBD.
Fall Tackle Equipment Distribution will be held on TBD.
Included with your registration fees, is the use of a certified NOCSAE football helmet, shoulder pads, practice pants, a practice jersey and game-day uniform(s). This equipment will be fitted and issued to your athlete at the beginning of the season during Equipment Distribution and must be returned after the last game at Equipment Return.
You must provide a $300 deposit before any equipment/uniform is issued. NO EXCEPTIONS. It is greatly preferred that the equipment deposit be in the form of a check (see the Terms and Conditions during registration for more about credit-card deposit fees). Your deposit check will be returned to you at the end of the season when you return the borrowed equipment.
CHEER UNIFORM DEPOSIT (COMPETITION CHEER ONLY)
You must provide a $150 deposit check before your athlete will receive their cheer competition uniform. You will receive this deposit check back at the conclusion of the season when you return the uniform.