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: Below are links to the player application and mandatory physical. The online application will be processed and we will collect your ink signature at the first practice.
- Complete registration form and make deposit: RUSH_Football_Player_Application
- Have a physician complete the physical form prior to 7/18/22: Physical_Form
In order to register, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required for each child.
Q: What is the registration fee? What does it include? Is there a sibling discount?
A: The registration cost for the season is $550. 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), and the use of practice pants, 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.
Below is the design for the 2022 uniforms:
Q: When and where are practices and games?
A: Beginning Monday July 18, 2022 practices are 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.
Beginning the week of August 15, 2022 practices will drop down to three days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – from 6-8 pm for the remainder of the season.
Q: What additional items will I need to purchase?
A: Football players will also need the following equipment:
- Chinstrap
- Mouthpiece(s)
- Cleats
- Integrated football girdle (5 or 7 pad)
- Optional items include cup, gloves, padded compression shirts, back flaps, etc.
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