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2025 Fall Youth Football season is approaching. Registration opens March 1st, 2025.

Aurora Gators YFCL 2025 Q&A

Q: What are the benefits of joining the Aurora Gators?

A : We’ve shown over the years that you still can create an environment we’re kids can have fun, develop, create friendships for a lifetime & safely compete at a high level while earning championships at the state & regional level. We are the only organization serving Kane County that is affiliated with Pop Warner. The nation’s largest youth football & cheer organization. We are a competitive travel organization that provides an opportunity to play against the best state, regional, and national competition in the country. We pride ourselves on development, safety, fundamentals, academics & sportsmanship. All coaches are USA & Mid America certified and complete background checks.

Q: How much are fees?

A: Fees are $475 for each participant. These are some of the lowest in the area. We offer early bird registration available 3/1/25 thru 3/15/2025 that you will receive a $50 discount at checkout. Fees can be paid all at once or installments. All participation fees will need to be paid in full by July 25,2025. There is a minimum deposit of $150 when signing up to lock in a roster spot. More information on fundraising and volunteering will be given when signing up.

Q: What’s all included?

A: Registration costs for each participant includes Referee fees, insurance, Pop Warner regular season team & playoff fees (state & regionals), ID cards, football helmet rental, practice lights, game uniforms (Home/Away). Any other needed items like shoulder pads, mouth guards, knee pads, girdles, or cleats are the parent’s responsibility to purchase.

Q: How much playing time can my child expected?

A: Pop Warner requires a minimum play requirement rule (MPR). Each athlete will be required to play a minimum of 6 to 12 plays per game based on team numbers. There is no maximum amount of plays an athlete can play in a game.

Q: When and where are practices held?

A: Practice starts July 15thj, 2025. Practices will be held at Marmion Academy football practice fields. Monday-Friday 6pm-8pm until the first regular season game. After our first game, practices will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday's same time and place.

Q: Game schedule and playoffs?

A: Football teams typically have a 7-8 games regular season schedule that starts the last weekend in August or the first weekend in September with at least 3-4 home games. Away games can be anywhere from 30-60 minutes of driving distance from Aurora depending on our opponent for that week. All home games are played Sundays at Marmion Academy. Away games can be scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. Playoffs normally start in week 9. Game schedules will be sent out the second week of August. Please be advised the schedule can change. Nationals take place in Charlette, NC (first week of December)

Q: How do I get into Coaching/Volunteer

A: We are always looking for dedicated and talented people to build the football program. Available positions can range from Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Parents, and Committee Members. If you are interested in volunteering, please send us an email to [email protected] with a brief synopsis of what positions you are interested in and what qualifications you may have.