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Gladiator Youth Football

Gladiator Youth Football

Gladiator Youth Football will offer a positive, exciting tackle football and cheerleading experience for the youth of Clarke County.  There will be teams at the 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, and 7th grade (12 and 13) levels coached by skilled and knowledgeable individuals.  The teams will compete in the North Georgia Youth Football Association and play their home games in Clarke Central’s Billy Henderson Stadium.

 

Online Registration Pay by Card

Registration Pay by Check or Cash

To Pay by Check or Cash:

  1. Complete the Gladiator Youth Football Registration Form.
  2. Checks are to be made payable to Gladiator Youth Sports.  Mail to Gladiator Youth Football, 350 South Milledge Avenue,  Athens, GA 30605 or give to Ms. Marquita Richardson. 
  3. Cash payments are to be given directly to Ms. Marquita Richardson.  Do not mail cash payments.
  4. Email: gladiatoryouthfootball@gmail.com if you have questions.

 

Scholarship Application

Submit the Scholarship Application with proof of income (IRS Form 1040, two consecutive pay stubs, SSA form, or written statement of immediate financial hardship) and proof of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, or school record).  Submit the scholarship application and supporting documents by email to gladiatoryouthfootball@gmail.com or mail to Gladiator Youth Football, 350 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605.

Scholarships are not approved at time of application, a confirmation email will be sent to applicants confirming their scholarship approval. Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds and the discretion of the scholarship committee.

Scholarship recipients must complete the  Gladiator Youth Football Registration Form and submit payment via cash or check per instructions.

Gladiator Youth Football 2023

FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will remain open until team number reaches cap limits.
    • Cap Limits for 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U - 25 players per team
    • Cap Limits for 10U, 11U, and 7th grade - 35 players per team
  • Registration Fees:
    • Youth Football - $80
    • Youth Cheerleading - $50

RULES FOR PARTICIPATION 

A student who registers for Gladiator Youth Football must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Reside in the Clarke Central High School attendance zone, AND/OR
  • Attend a CCSD elementary school or middle school in the Clarke Central High School attendance zone.

If you do not meet at least one of these criteria DO NOT proceed with registration. The NGYFA Eligibility Rules require players to be residents within such district and/or attend school in the attendance zone for the high school they are playing for. 

AGE CONTROL

The age control date is August 1, 2023 for each playing level. You cannot register to play up online. Decisions to play up will be made manually based on participation numbers at the higher level and player ability. 

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Football players will be provided
    • Sublimated reversible game jersey that the player will keep at the end of the season.
    • Game pants that are to be returned at the end of the season.
    • Helmet and shoulder pads that are to be returned at the end of the season.
  • Football players must provide cleats, socks, and any additional equipment.
  • Cheerleaders will be provided a cheer uniform that the cheerleader will keep at the end of the season.
  • Cheerleaders must provide shoes and socks.
  • Your coach will contact you with the specific day and time for the uniform fitting. You will be required to enter a jersey size during the registration process so that we will have a size if you are unable to attend the uniform fitting date.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • June 10 - Gladiator Football Youth Skills Camp, 10 am - 12 pm (Clarke Central High School)
  • June 24 - Marquez Williams Youth Football Camp, 9 am - 12 pm (ACC Walker Park)
  • July 8 - Gladiator Football Youth Skills Camp, 10 am - 12 pm (Clarke Central High School)
  • July 22 - Gladiator Football Youth Skills Camp and Uniform Sizing Day, 10 am - 12 pm (Clarke Central High School)
  • Aug 5 - Gladiator Football Youth Football Coach Clinic and Football Equipment Pick-up, 9 am - 12 pm (Clarke Central High School)
  • August 8, 2023 (Monday): First Date of Practice
    • Practice locations and times will be communicated by Head Coach.
  • August 26, 2023 (Saturday): Football Jamboree 
  • September 9, 2023 (Saturday): First Game
    • All games played on Saturdays
    • All home games played in Billy Henderson Stadium

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

Gladiator Youth Football seeks skilled and knowledgeable individuals who are interested in investing in the youth of Clarke County by serving as a youth football, cheerleading coach team coordinator, or volunteer.  Please complete the Gladiator Youth Football Volunteer Registration Form if you are interested.   You will be provided information for the application and certification process after the form is submitted.

  • All Gladiator Youth Football football and cheerleading coaches will be required to complete an application and background check before participating in any team workouts, practices, games, or functions.
  • All Gladiator Youth Football football coaches will be required to complete the Darkness to Light (D2L) training and USA Football training by the required date.

Gladiator Youth Football Skills Camp

Contact Us

For more information contact gladiatoryouthfootball@gmail.com.