Tackle Football
Overview
Mavericks Tackle Football is our full-contact, conference-level program designed for athletes who want a traditional team football experience focused on skill development, competition, safety, and character. Teams compete in the San Gabriel Valley Junior All-American Football Conference (SGVJAA) while practicing locally in Palos Verdes with their Mavericks teammates and coaches.
Who It’s For
• Ages 7–14
• Athletes seeking structured team play and game-day competition
• Players ready for regular practices, weekend games, and conference play
Teams & Divisions
• Junior Gremlin — ages 7–8
• Gremlin — 10U
• Junior Pee Wee — 11U
• Pee Wee — 12U
• Junior Midget — 14U
*Divisions fielded each season depend on enrollment.
Season Includes
• Local practices in Palos Verdes
• Weekend games (Saturday and/or Sunday)
• 8 guaranteed regular season games
• Certified referees and conference oversight
• Limited regional travel within the greater Los Angeles / San Gabriel Valley area
• Playoffs and potential friendship or bowl games
• Maximum 11 total games including postseason
Program Focus
• Fundamentals and football IQ
• Player safety and proper technique
• Teamwork and sportsmanship
• Confidence and leadership development
• Competitive conference experience
Registration Fees and Deposits
Tackle Football Registration: $500
Equipment Deposit: $350
The equipment deposit is collected at equipment distribution and returned once all equipment is returned at the end of the season.
Team Fund: Amount determined by your Team Manager and Head Coach to support team-specific activities and needs.
Payment plans are available at checkout.
What Registration Fees Include
Each registered player receives:
• Reversible game jersey (home and away) – yours to keep
• Practice jersey – to be returned
• Game pants and belt – to be returned
• Certified helmet – to be returned
• Pads set – to be returned
• Basic picture package and yearbook
All standard football equipment, including helmets and pads, is provided by PVYFC. Families are responsible for personal items such as cleats, mouthpieces, and athletic support gear.
Registration fees also help cover program-wide expenses including insurance, field rentals, referees, EMT support, equipment reconditioning, and other seasonal operating costs.
Team Placement
For competitive balance and safety:
• Team placement requests (friends, carpools, etc.) cannot be guaranteed
• Placement may determined by the PVYF&C & SGVJAA staff.
Refund Policy
Tackle Football registration fees include administrative costs, insurance, league fees, equipment preparation, and program expenses. As a result, refund eligibility is limited once certain expenses are incurred. Processing fees charged by TeamSideline are non-refundable. Equipment, uniforms, and custom-ordered items are non-refundable once issued or ordered.
Refunds are limited after certain deadlines and once conditioning, practices, or equipment distribution has begun. No refunds will be issued for voluntary withdrawal, dismissal, or failure to meet program requirements.
Exceptions may be considered only in extraordinary circumstances at the sole discretion of PVYF&C.
This summary is provided for convenience. The PVYF&C Master Refund & Cancellation Policy governs in its entirety, including all deadlines, fees, and eligibility requirements.
View the Full Refund Policy on the Resources page.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for families who need assistance. Please submit financial aid paperwork at the time of registration. Applications are reviewed confidentially by the Financial Aid Coordinator.
Contact
For more information, please contact the Tackle Athletic Director, John Tiberi at pvyfcmavericks@gmail.com.
