REGISTRATION WINDOWS & FEES
FOOTBALL
See our FOOTBALL PROGRAM page for program descriptions and season schedules.
2025 Spring 11v11 Tackle Football - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Season runs from mid-February through May 2025.
Registration opens for returners on 11/15/2024.
Registration opens for all athletes on 12/1/2024.
Registration closes 02/15/2025.
REGISTRATION FEES
4 Year-olds (Learn to Play) - $75
5-7 Year-olds - $150
8-13 Year-olds - $225
To register for Spring Tackle, you must first sign-up for your team's Waitlist.
Activation will be based on registration eligibility (returner vs new athlete), athlete priority (see below), and registration order.
Priority will be given to:
(1) Fall 2024 returners in good standing,
(2) previous season returners,
(3) players with registered siblings,
(4) those who are affiliated with Lutz Baseball/Rangers Soccer, and
(5) those who live in our exclusive zone.
After your player is activated, you will receive an automatic email notification. You will have 1-week from the date of activation to log into your account and make a payment ($100 minimum); otherwise, your registration will be canceled and you'll lose your place on the waitlist.
Balances must be paid by February 15, 2025.
2025 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. We offer 7U/9U/11U/13U programs.
Registration opens for Fall returners on 3/23/2025 at 8 PM.
Registration opens for Spring returners on 3/25/2025 at 8 PM.
Registration opens for all athletes on 3/30/2025.
Registration closes 08/1/2025.
2025 Competitive Flag (ages 5-6)
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 Saturday's against other organizations within FYD
2025 Learn to Play (ages 3-5)
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.
REGISTRATION FEES
Learn to Play - $75
Competitive Flag - $175
Tackle Football - $375
To register for Fall Tackle, you must first sign-up for your team's Waitlist.
Activation will be based on registration eligibility (returner vs new athlete), athlete priority (see below), and registration order.
Priority will be given to:
(1) Fall 2024 returners in good standing,
(2) previous season returners,
(3) players with registered siblings,
(4) those who are affiliated with Lutz Baseball/Rangers Soccer, and UA RISE Flag
(5) those who live in our exclusive zone.
After your player is activated, you will receive an automatic email notification. You will have 1-week from the date of activation to log into your account and make a payment ($150 minimum); otherwise, your registration will be canceled and you'll lose your place on the waitlist.
Balances must be paid by June 1, 2025.
CHEERLEADING
See our CHEER PROGRAM page for program descriptions and season schedules.
2025 All-Year Cheer - *REGISTRATION OPEN
All Year Cheer Registration Includes:
- Spring Practice
- Summer Conditioning
- Fall Season
- Registration Fees
- Chiefs Swag
- Competition Fees
- Rented Competition Uniform
Important Requirements:
- One mandatory fundraiser per athlete
- 2 full parent/adult volunteer shifts per season/per athlete
Registration Details:
- Ages 5-13: $475
- Ages 3-4: $350
- All-Inclusive Team (Ages 5-17): $0
Registration will close on April 1st or when team rosters are full, at which point athletes will be placed on a waitlist.
Activation from the waitlist will be determined by registration status (returning vs. new athlete), athlete priority (see below), and registration order.
Priority will be given to:
(1) Fall 2024 returners in good standing,
(2) previous season returners,
(3) players with registered siblings,
(4) those who are affiliated with Lutz Baseball/Rangers Soccer, and
(5) those who live in our exclusive zone.
After your player is activated, you will receive an automatic email notification. You will have 1-week from the date of activation to log into your account and make a payment ($150 minimum); otherwise, your registration will be canceled and you'll lose your place on the waitlist.
All Year Cheer ALL INCLUSIVE TEAM Ages 5-17
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.
2025 Spring Cheer Clinic $50 - Registration CLOSED!
Join us for a 2.5-week clinic held on the following dates:
- February 25 6:30pm-8pm
- February 27 6:30pm-8pm
- March 4 6:30pm-8pm
- March 6 6:30pm-8pm
- Showcase on March 11 6:30pm-7:30pm
Participants will build cheer skills, learn Chiefs cheers, and have tons of fun! The clinic includes a T-shirt.
Register Here: Cheer clinic registration is Closed
2025 Spring Cheer Clinic ALL INCLUSIVE TEAM Ages 5-17
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.
Join us for a 2.5-week clinic held on the following dates:
- February 25 6:30pm-7:30pm
- February 27 6:30pm-7:30pm
- March 4 6:30pm-7:30pm
- March 6 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Showcase on March 11 6:30pm-7:00pm
Participants will build cheer skills, learn Chiefs cheers, and have tons of fun! The clinic includes a T-shirt.
Register Here: Cheer clinic registration is Closed
See our Cheer Program page for information regarding divisions, practices and game/competition schedule.
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 Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Fall Tackle Equipment Distribution will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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.