SHARKS YOUTH ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Sharks Youth Arena Football league is a part of the Jacksonville Sharks 501c3 nonprofit organization and dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football. Go Out And Tackle (G.O.A.T) emphasizes youths doing their best in all aspects of their lives. Tackle each day with 100% effort. Whatever you do, go all the way and do your best.
For 2023, the Sharks are excited to bring spring tackle football Arena style to Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. The league will kickoff off its inaugural season on May 13th. All teams will play a six game season plus playoffs. Games will be played outside with the opportunity to play in the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, home of the Jacksonville Sharks. Team registration is open now see form below. Each coach will be responsible for submitting a roster, copy of birth certificates, 2023 participation contract, and proof of insurance. The Sharks Youth Arena Football League will handle all scheduling and officiating (including costs) and FUN!
Each player will receive the following:
1. One (1) game ticket for each of the Sharks 7 home games.
2. An Official Sharks Youth Arena league T-shirt.
3. Sharks Player visits at the youth team practices throughout the season
4. Play Six (6) regular season youth Arena games plus potential playoff games.
If you are interested in coaching a team or officiating, please fill out the form below.
Date: Opening game May 13th, 2023, final regular season game July 8th, Playoffs and Championship July 15 & 22nd
Cost: $750 per team, teams are limited to 15 players per roster. (Registration deadline is April 1st, there will be a late fee of $100 after the deadline)
Forms: All player must submit the following forms. Click PARTICIPATION WAIVER and PLAYER RELEASE FORM to download.
Divisions: Each Division is limited to 8 teams
12U, 10U, 8U, 6U - All divisions will use Aug 1st, as the age cut off date. Whatever the age is on July 31st will determine which age group they are playing.
Season: 6 games, Plus playoffs. Championship games will be played at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, Home of the Jacksonville Sharks
