Welcome to the Swamp!
Tri-City Gators Youth Football & Cheer Dear Gator Families, On behalf of the Tri-City Gators (TCG) Board of Directors, welcome to the Gator Family! We’re thrilled to have you join us for what promises to be an incredible 2025 season.
Important information to help you prepare for the season ahead in both our Football and Cheer programs.
🏥 Physicals: All participants must complete a sports physical dated on or after January 1, 2025. The form must be signed and stamped by a medical professional (MD, PA, etc.). If your doctor does not use standard forms, they must clearly state that your child is "Cleared for Sports." TCG will offer on-site physicals on the following dates:
June 27, 2025 July 8, 2025 July 15, 2025

📝 Certification Requirements To be fully certified, each participant must turn in:
•       Tri-City Gators and Pop Warner national registration forms 2025 Physical Form End of school year Report Card (Must show all grades for full year) Original Birth Certificate (returned after certification) Proof of Residency – Utility Bill Participants must attend Mt. Baldy Conference Book Certification (Date TBD).

🧤 Equipment Info What You Provide: Cleats (non-metal) Athletic wear for conditioning Tethered Mouthguard – Cannot be “red” in color Athletic cup/girdle
What TCG Provides (loaned and to be returned at end of season): Helmet Shoulder pads Practice jersey & pants Game pants ⚠️ Game jerseys (with player’s last name) are yours to keep! Note: Equipment will not be issued unless your registration fees are paid in full. A deposit (check or card info) is required and held for incidentals. Uniform Fitting & Equipment Issue Days: TBD
  ⚠️If unable to attend equipment issue participants are at risk of uniform delay.

🙌 Volunteering TCG thrives because of our amazing volunteers. Each family is required to volunteer at a minimum of 2 games (e.g., chain gang, snack bar, play counter). Interested in becoming a coach or team parent? Let your head coach know and complete the volunteer documents. Thank you for supporting the Gator experience!  This season TCG board will work with team moms to create a volunteer schedule for game days. The volunteers can be a parent, grandparent or responsible older sibling.

💵 Fundraising League Fundraiser (Required) TCG will host one mandatory league-wide fundraiser in place of a team fee: Super Star Car Wash – Details TBA

💵 Team Fundraising (Begins July 15, 2025) Team-level fundraising supports specific team needs, including: • Spirit wear • Team bonding events • End-of-season gifts • Travel expenses for Nationals (if the team qualifies)

🍔 Snack Bar Our snack bar will be open during most events. Your purchases directly support operating costs (fields, lighting, officials, etc.). Donations of snack bar items are also greatly appreciated!

📲 Communication Stay connected through:
TCG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tricitygators/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricitygators/?hl=en
“Band” App: Used for all team-specific and TCG communications. Please respond to “Band” invites to help us plan for events and ensure everyone receives updates. updates.

💸 Refund Policy · Registration fees are non-refundable, including in the event of a pandemic, or if the season is canceled or shortened due to state, county, city-wide, or conference mandates.
· The board may review refund requests on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances.
· Medical refunds may also be considered individually. A note from a licensed medical professional is required for board review and possible partial refund approval.
 
👕 Spirit Pack Each football player will receive a spirit pack included in registration. Please fill out the Google Form to submit your order: 👉 https://forms.gle/jqjuEn8BJb1iRBjR9

🏟️ Practice & Game Locations
Practice Field: Marna O’Brien Park 20505 Palomar St, Wildomar, CA 92595
Home Game Field: Lakeside High School 32593 Riverside Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (subject to change)

Practice Schedule: July 15 – Aug 29: Mon - Fri (6–8 PM), Saturdays (time TBD) Starting Aug 26: Tues–Thurs (6–8 PM)

  💙🧡🖤 Show Your Gator Pride! We encourage families to wear our Gator colors—Royal Blue, Orange, and Black—at games and events. Let’s show everyone what it means to be a Tri-City Gator!  
🛍️ Gear Up: Visit our merch store to grab your Gator gear: 👉 https://tricitygatorsmerch.com/

We’re honored to serve this amazing community and can’t wait to build another unforgettable season with your family With Gator Pride,
Tri-City Gators Board of Directors