05/11/2026
Hello,
Don’t forget — the last signup and fitting of the season will be held on:
May 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Vineland Gym
If you have already signed up but have not been fitted for tackle or cheerleading, you must attend this date so we can ensure uniforms arrive on time.
Cheerleading is now FULL and is no longer accepting registrations.
If you are a flag football player, you may bring your concession stand check to the first practice, and we will collect it then.
Important Details:
The official first practice date will be:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Practice Location
All practices will be held at the turf field next to Vineland.
We are also going to try to use the high school field on Wednesdays like last year, but we must wait until the fall sports schedules are announced before confirming availability.
Football Practice Schedule
Tackle Football: Practices will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00–8:00 PM.
All Flag Football Teams: Practices will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM.
After Labor Day, football teams will transition to two practices per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Cheerleading Practice Schedule
All cheerleaders will practice on Tuesdays.
The 10U squad will also practice on Wednesdays.
The 12U squad will also practice on Thursdays.
After Labor Day, all cheer squads will practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
All cheer teams will be assigned before the first practice.
Cheerleading also has a group chat that will provide all information and updates prior to the first practice. Invites to the group chat will be sent in early June with details on practices and team assignments.
Cheerleaders must come to practice in tennis shoes with their hair pulled back away from the face.
Tackle Football Requirements:
All tackle players must provide the following items for practice:
Water bottle
Practice jersey
Mouth guard (must be strapped to the helmet)
Practice pants
Football cleats (NO metal cleats — molded rubber/plastic only)
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Flag Football Note:
Flag players may wear cleats or tennis shoes, at the parent’s discretion. All flag football players are also required to have a mouthpiece for practices and games.
Coaches Information:
All coaches must complete a background check form. Please see me on Saturday or send me an email at [email protected] and I will provide you with the form.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re looking forward to a great season!
Thank you,
De Soto Youth Football Association
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