PARENTS CORNER

Scholarship Information

The Young Thunderbirds Football Program will not turn away an athlete away due to inability to pay. We have a scholarship application, which can be found HERE. Please complete the application or email us at youngthunderbirds@yahoo.com for next steps. Scholarships are limited, and applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025. The Operating Committee will review and send out determinations by mid-June.

Committment to Code of Conduct

During the registration process, parents will be asked to review and acknowledge a Commitment to Code of Conduct. A copy can be found HERE. Highlights are as follows:

  • Commitment to attend practice; will impact playing time;  becomes a safety issue.
  • Players need to give 100% effort and listen.
  • Be on time and prepared to practices and games. Show good sportsmanship. Support your teammates.
  • Follow a 24-hour rule to not have discussions when emotions are high.

League Paperwork

The following paperwork is required by the league. In late July or early August, each leagues holds a  mandatory weigh-in night. Parents will be responsible for bringing a copy of the paperwork listed below. Begin getting prepared now! The league will not allow your child to play without the required paperwork or attending weigh-in night.

  • Proof current grade in school (grade card, yearbook photo, letter from school)
  • Copy of birth certificate (photo copy only, not certified)
  • Sports physical completed after Feb 1 of current season year. A copy of the KSHSAA PPE can be found HERE.

Team Roster

In 2025, we are not setting limits on the number of registrations allowed by grade. Our approach is to find a spot for all youth wanting to join the Young Thunderbird organization. This approach may require a combination 5th/6th grade. Or it may require an A and B team for a certain grade level. It will also require additional coaching staff. If you are interested in coaching, please complete this FORM. Coaches will not make team roster decisions until after registration closes on June 30th. It could also require coach assessment of player abilities. The goal will always be player safety first. YTB also wants to build team rosters that allow adequate playing time and foster growth.