Valley Rush Buckeyes aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a high-quality experience to every athlete. As a proud member of the Gold Coast Youth Football League (GCYFL) we are excited to bring decades of high-caliber coaching experience to the athletes of the San Fernando Valley in the form of tackle football.
Below are some FAQs:
Q: How do I sign up?
A: Registration for the 2025 season is now open! Please click here to register.
Q: What is the registration fee? What does it include? Is there a sibling discount?
A: The non-refundable registration fee is $600. We offer a $50 discount for the first sibling and a $100 discount for the second sibling.
This fee includes a practice jersey, two game jerseys (one red and one white), two pair of game pants, shoulder pads, and a helmet.
Athletes get to keep the practice jersey and the personalized game jerseys. All other equipment must be returned. In the event of loss or excessive damage (beyond normal wear and tear), replacement gear will be charged at the fair market value of the item at the time of purchase.
Q: Is a physical required?
A: All athletes will need a current physical, dated after November 30, 2024, stamped by a physician. The physical form can be found here.
Q: When and where are practices and games?
A: Starting May 18, 2025 – camps are held on Sundays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Louise Park. Registration coming soon.
Beginning Monday July 14, 2025 practices will be Monday – Friday from 6-8 pm at Louise Park, located at 7140 Louise Ave in Lake Balboa. 20 hours of practice is required before any hitting drills can take place.
Here are some additional key dates for the 2025 season:
| Date | Event | Location |
| Monday, July 14 | First Day of Practice | Louise Park |
| Saturday, August 2 | MANDATORY WEIGH INS | Royal High School Simi Valley, CA |
| Saturday, August 9 | Divisional Jamborees | TBD |
| Tuesday, August 12 | Practices will drop down to three days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the remainder of the season. | Louise Park |
| Saturday, August 23 | Week 1 Games | TBD |
Q: What additional items will I need to purchase?
A: Football players will also need the following equipment:
- Chinstrap
- Mouthpiece(s)
- Football cleats
- Black integrated practice pants (Nike, Adidas)
- Girdle (samples)
- Cup
- Optional items include gloves, padded compression shirts, back flaps, etc.
- Visors can not be mirrored or dark.
Corporate Sponsorship Request
There are numerous areas of our program that present opportunities for improvement and renewed support. In order to ensure a successful program, we rely on local businesses that serve our community to provide sponsorships to help generate financial support for our program. Our athletes spend many long hours preparing to be the best they can be and are very deserving of your support. We appreciate any amount you can give and thank you in advance for your generous support! Please see the sponsorship opportunities available: RUSH Sponsorship Request