FAQs
Who?
We are a competitive youth tackle football organization based out of Grove City, OH. In 2026 we are accepting kids who are 1st-6th grade from the greater Columbus area. We may travel in the post-season, to fun locations and tournaments! This year, we plan to field 5/6th grade and 3/4th grade and introducing a 1st/2nd grade team!
What?
Our focus is on developing athletes not only in football, but also in leadership, attitude, academics, and community service. We participate in the Cardinal Youth Football League out of Columbus, OH.
Where?
We will practice at Amazing Grace Christian Church in Grove City. Our games will be played at our home field, Jackson Middle School, and opponents' fields. Our off-season training facility is located in Hilliard.
When?
We meet optionally once a week in the off-season. We move to 2 times per week optionally in June. When the season starts toward the beginning of July, we will practice 4 times per week, moving to 3 times per week around the time school starts in the fall. Our games will begin the first or second weekend of August.
We understand that athletes play other sports and go on vacations and we encourage that! However, we ask that team members make an effort to attend as often as they are available and make football a priority when we are in season.
Why?
We are passionate about providing local kids with the role models, instruction, fundamentals, and mentality they need to be able to impact their HS football and cheer programs and their communities, in their youth and beyond.
Season Overview & Fees
We anticipate playing a preview game during the first weekend of the season. The regular season will tentatively include 8–10 weekend games, depending on playoff eligibility. League playoffs will take place in October.
Our Junior and Senior teams will also participate in two postseason tournaments. The total cost for Junior and Senior players, which includes both the regular season and postseason tournaments, is $285.
The Mini team will participate in regular season league play, with the opportunity to advance to playoffs if earned. The cost for Mini players is $225.
A $50 deposit is due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance due no later than July 1st. Please note that uniforms will not be ordered until full payment is received.
All teams will be capped at 29 players per team
Fundraising
We will host a few team fundraisers throughout the season. We ask that each family participate to the best of their ability and work toward our team goals. Fundraising helps us provide the best possible experience for our Spartans!
What are parents responsible to provide? *PLEASE READ*
Football: Helmets, shoulder pads, practice jersey and pants, girdle, knee pads, chin guards, mouthpieces.
Due to the national supply chain shortage the last couple of years, we have required parents to provide their child's helmet so that we can receive the helmets in time. Ordering helmets in bulk has proven to be too slow a process. We will help guide you through the process of buying your own helmet and give you access to discounted goods (and goods from past seasons) as often as we can!
We provide high-quality, personalized game uniforms , helmet stickers, referee and field costs, insurance, end-of-season banquet, player swag, and more!
Tell me more about community service!
Our team will be working on a variety of different service projects throughout the year. Over the last couple of years, we completed a successful donation drive benefiting Orphan World Relief that helped kids transitioning into foster care. We visited OWR’s warehouse to assemble "Comfy Kits". We participated in several Columbus-area trash pick-ups and we even participated in Meals on Wheels! We believe it’s more important for our athletes to give than to receive and we are passionate about teaching them to be givers within their communities.
What do you look for in a background check?
In addition to the standard criteria that many youth organizations use (crimes against children and National Sex Offender Registry check), we look for recent arrests, violent crimes, and felony convictions. We strongly believe in having good role models around our young athletes. We believe in transparency with parents about our processes. The wellbeing of our youth is too important.
Post season tournaments
The 2 post season tournaments we've commited two for this year will be the
OAC State tournament in Sandusky OH on Oct 31-Nov 1st for senior division and Nov 7th -8th for the junior division
Picktown Gridiorn Classic in Pickerington , OH Date TBD
