When Does Registration Begin?
Registration for the Spring and Fall 2025 seasons is open online now and will remain open until September 22, 2025, or until teams reach capacity.
👉 Click here to register and explore our programs: Registration
Registration will close when each team has reached max capacity. There is a wait-list option should you find your child's age group is full. Always register for the waist. It doesn't cost anything to get on a wait-list and lets us know there is additional interest in a division.
⚠️ Important:
- Registration will close as soon as each team reaches its maximum capacity.
- If your child’s age group is full, a wait-list option will be available. We encourage you to register for the wait-list—it is free, and it helps us track additional interest. If a spot becomes available, we will contact wait-listed participants in the order they signed up.
How Is My Child’s Age Division Decided?
Your child’s age division is based on their age as of July 31, 2025. This date determines eligibility for the different football and cheer age groups.
What Does My Registration Fee Cover?
Your registration fee helps us provide a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience for all participants. It covers the following:
- Uniforms: Game-day uniforms for each participant.
- Player Equipment: Helmets and shoulder pads for football players; pom-poms for cheerleaders.
- Team Equipment: Items like tackle bags, footballs, and cheerleading signs.
- Field Preparation: Field paint, yard markers, and down markers for game days.
- Officials: Payment for referees and game-day staff.
Does Grafton Tabb Have a Refund Policy?
If you need to cancel your child’s registration, please contact our Player Agent, Lacie Harman, at graftontabbpa@gmail.com.
âś… Refund Deadlines:
- Full Refunds: Available through July 15, 2025.
- Half Refunds: Available from July 16 to July 31, 2025.
- (Please note: If you have only paid the $75 deposit by this time, it will NOT be refunded.)
- No Refunds: After July 31, 2025, no exceptions will be made.
⚠️ Please Note: A $3.00 administrative fee per participant will not be refunded.
Does My Child Really Need an ID Card?
Yes! All football participants are required to have a state-issued ID card per PYFCO bylaws. Without this ID, your child will be ineligible to play in any games. This ID is used for verifying age and identity before each game, and IDs will be checked before the first game of the season.
PYFCO Requirements and Important Notes:
No Exceptions: If the ID is not presented at the pre-game check, the player will not be allowed to participate in that week’s game.
Mandatory Pre-Season ID Check: IDs must be presented before the first game of the season to ensure all players meet eligibility requirements.
Plan Ahead: ID processing can take 1-2 weeks, so do not wait until the last minute to obtain one.
Renewal: The ID card is valid for several years but should be renewed if it expires before the end of the season.
Lost or Stolen IDs: If your child’s ID is lost, immediately apply for a replacement at the DMV. The process is similar to obtaining the original card.
Steps to Obtain a State-Issued ID Card
Visit Your Local DMV
Bring the Required Documents:
Original Birth Certificate (photocopies will not be accepted)
Social Security Card (or proof of Social Security number)
Proof of Residency (such as a parent’s utility bill or bank statement showing the home address)
Parent or Legal Guardian's Identification (such as a driver’s license or passport)
Apply for a Child ID Card:
Inform the DMV that you are applying for a Child Identification Card.
The child must be present for the application process, as their photo will be taken.
Pay the Fee:
Receive the ID Card:
Once processed, the ID card will be mailed to your home address within 5-7 business days.
Some locations may provide a temporary paper ID until the official card arrives. (These will NOT be accepted)
More information can be found on the Virginia DMV website: Child ID Information.
What Are the Raffle Tickets?
Included in your registration fee is $40 worth of raffle tickets for our annual Tiger Bowl (Homecoming) weekend—the final home game of the season in mid-to-late October.
You can:
- Use the tickets yourself and submit them for a chance to win exciting prizes.
- Sell the tickets to family and friends to help offset your registration costs (you keep the money from any tickets you sell).
Raffle tickets will be distributed in late September to early October, giving you time to sell them if you choose.
What Equipment Will My Child Need?
For FLAG Football Players (Ages 5-6):
- You Provide: Mouthguard, cleats.
- We Provide: Foam helmet (for game day), flags, footballs, and practice equipment.
For TACKLE Football Players (Ages 7-14):
- You Provide: Mouthguard, molded cleats (no metal), 7-pad practice pants, and a practice jersey to wear over pads.
- We Provide: Helmet, shoulder pads, footballs, and practice equipment.
For Cheerleaders:
- No equipment is needed for practices.
- Cheerleaders must purchase white cheer shoes for practice and game days.
What Is the Practice and Game Schedule?
Locations:
- Tabb Elementary School: 3711 Big Bethel Rd, Yorktown, VA 23693
- Tabb Middle School: 300 Yorktown Rd, Yorktown, VA 23693
Spring Season:
- Practices begin mid-April.
- Games take place in June.
Fall Season:
- Practices begin mid-July.
- Games run from late August through late October.
Practice Times:
- All practices start at 6:00 pm.
- Coaches will determine practice days.
- Before school starts, practices are typically 5 nights per week.
- After school starts, practices reduce to 3-4 nights per week at the coach’s discretion.
Saturday Game Days:
- Starting at 8:00 AM, progressing by age division.
- Players should arrive 1 hour before their scheduled game time for warm-ups and ID checks.
| Division | Game Time (Estimated) |
|---|
| Minis/Flag (5-6) | 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM |
| Mites (7-8) | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Mighty Mites (9-10) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Midgets (11-12) | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Juniors (13-14) | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
The 2025 season calendar, including games, events, and fundraisers, will be posted on our website under the CALENDAR tab once the official PYFCO schedule is released.
Are Coaches and Board Members Paid?
No. Grafton Tabb is a 100% volunteer-run organization. All board members, coaches, and concession workers donate their time to support our youth.
Are Parents Required to Volunteer?
If you chose to pay the $75 non-volunteer fee, you will not be required to volunteer during the season.
If you did not pay this fee, you will be assigned shifts to work in the concession stand during home games. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
👉 High school students seeking volunteer hours can receive a letter documenting their hours worked in the concession area.
If you know a local volunteer organization interested in assisting us, please let us know!
Is Grafton Tabb a Non-Profit Organization?
Yes! Grafton Tabb is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
We are always seeking sponsors and welcome donations. If you would like to contribute or request a donation receipt, please contact our Treasurer, Vanessa Cannavino, at graftontabbtreasurer@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting Grafton Tabb Youth Football and Cheer – we’re excited for a fantastic 2025 season!