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 2026 season is now closed!
Q: Is a physical required?
A: All athletes will need a current physical, dated after November 30, 2025, stamped by a physician. The physical form can be found here.
Q: When and where are practices and games?
A: Starting May 10, 2026 – camps are held on Sundays from 12:00 – 1:30 pm at Louise Park.
Beginning Tuesday, August 4, 2026 practices will be Tuesday – Thursday from 6-8 pm at Bishop Alemany High School, located at 15241 Rinaldi St, Mission Hills, CA 91345. 20 hours of practice is required before any hitting drills can take place.
Here are some additional key dates for the 2026 season:
| Date | Event | Location |
| Monday, July 13 | First Day of Practice | Louise Park |
| Saturday, August 1 | MANDATORY WEIGH INS | Royal High School |
| Saturday, August 8 | Divisional Jamborees
Mighty Mite – Moorpark (3pm) |
Various Locations |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Practices will drop down to three days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the remainder of the season. | Bishop Alemany High School |
| Saturday, August 22/29 | 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