The goal of our league is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. We facilitate the development of strength and character in every child that participates. Participation in our league is open to all boys and girls in the Tucson Steelers boundaries area.
We are sustained by the efforts of volunteers who display an extraordinary amount of commitment and hard work, ensuring that our league is a positive influence in the lives of our children. We also strive to provide a service to our community by providing a healthy outlet for children, opportunities for the community to gather together, and endless hours of entertainment.
Sportsmanship Teamwork Strength Character Discipline Dedication
We welcome all children, regardless of race, creed or national origin.
Our league is registered as a non-profit organization. We appreciate the generous support of the community, local merchants, and civic organizations.
Forms needed for Registration
Full Year Report Card from last school year (All 4 quarters)
Original Birth Certificate
Registration
Medical Physical
Waiver and Release - Minor
Emergency Form
Image Release
Practice: ALL practices are held at Jacobs Park. Tackle practice is Monday through Friday for the first 4 weeks of practice from 6 pm to 8 pm. Flag & Cheer start a week later than Tackle (August 5th). Starting August 26th, all practices are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. (Cheer and Flag time will depend on your individual coach)
Games: All games are held on Saturdays, starting at 8 am and usually ending around 4 pm. Game locations are all over the Tucson metro area and some in Rio Rico. It is your responsibility to transport your participant to and from games and arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to your start time. If your player arrives after the team has been checked in, your child will not play in the game. The schedule will not be released until the week of August 26th. You MUST check the TYFSF Website for latest games schedule the night before each game. (
www.tyfsf.com) We also post an association only schedule (plus scores) on our website. (
www.tucsonssteelers.com)
Tackle Players Need: Athletic Protective Cup & Colored Mouth Piece, Football Cleats, Practice Pants (with pads) and Practice Jersey. Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Game Jersey and Game Pants will be provided (with full registration payment). Jersey, Game Pants, Helmet and Shoulder Pads will be returned at the end of the season. If not returned you will be charged $150 per player.
Flag Players Need: Athletic Protective Cup & Colored Mouth Piece, Football Cleats, Practice T-shirt & Shorts. Association provides Jersey, Game Shorts & Flags.
Cheerleaders Need: For Practices, Cheerleaders need: Workout clothes, Hair Pulled back, No Jewelry, a Beach Towel and a Bottle of Water. For Games: Hair Pulled back, No Jewelry, Uniform, White Cheer Shoes & Bloomers for games. Uniforms will be provided by the Steelers Assocation. Cheer Uniforms will be returned at the end of the season. If not returned you will be charged $100 per uniform.
Team Staff: Each Football team needs the following: Head Coach (1), Assistant Coaches (up to 4), Equipment Manager (1), Business Manager (1), Team Mom/Dad (1). Each Cheer Squad needs: Head Coach (1), Assistant Coaches (up to 4), Business Manager (1), Team Mom/Dad (1). All individuals are volunteers and are not compensated for their time. Please provide them with your respect and support. If you would like to volunteer for your Child’s team, please contact the Association President or General Manager as soon as possible. All volunteers must present a finger print card and be approved by Steelers Association & TYFS Federation.
