Frequently Asked Questions

I missed registration. Is it too late to sign up?
- Not necessarily. We continue accepting registrations through evaluations as space allows. If a team still has roster openings, registration may remain open until red roster. We encourage families to register as early as possible to ensure placement on a team.

How many athletes do you take?
- Football and cheer teams can roster up to 35 athletes; however, final roster sizes are determined by the Head Coach and program leadership. Team sizes may be adjusted based on the number of qualified coaches and staff available to ensure every athlete receives the attention, instruction, and development opportunities they deserve.

What are evaluations?
- IWV is a developmental program that also values competition and athlete growth. Evaluations help us assess each athlete's skills and place them on the team where they can best develop and succeed. Due to high registration numbers and limited roster spots, evaluations are conducted before final team rosters are finalized.

What does my registration pay for?
- Registration fees help cover the costs of operating our program, including league fees, stadium rentals, referees, field usage, lighting, insurance, and other program expenses. For football athletes, registration also helps cover helmet certification, equipment maintenance and replacement, practice equipment, and season swag. For cheer athletes, registration includes their uniform, practice gear, and shoes. Our goal is to provide every athlete with a safe, organized, and rewarding experience throughout the season.

When does the season start and how long is it?
- Our season begin in July, following the 4th of July holiday. Head coaches may choose to offer optional preseason conditioning sessions before the official start of the season, depending on their availability. Participation in preseason condition is completely voluntary. Once the official season begins, all scheduled practices become mandatory. Regular attendance is essential for athlete development, team success, and player safety.

How long is the season?
- The regular season consists of 8 games and 1 bye week, with league play generally concluding in October. Teams that qualify for the playoffs will continue compete on a week-to-week basis through the postseason. The length of the season will ultimately depend on each team's playoff success, with the league championship and Super Bowl games usually taking place in mid-November.

What if my child has never played or cheered before?
- No experience necessary! Our program is designed to teach fundamentals from the ground up in a safe, encouraging environment. A percentage of athletes are beginners.

Where are practices?
- Once the season starts, practices will be held at Matthew Armstrong Memorial Field/Leeroy Jackson Park Sports Complex.

What time are practices?
- Summer practices are Monday-Thursday between 6:00PM-8:00PM. When school starts in August practices will be reduced to Tuesday-Thursday between 6:00PM-8:00PM.

Is this a travel team?
- Yes, half of the regular season games will be out of town. If a team makes the playoffs the locations will be determined at a later date.

Where are games at?
- Home games will be held at Burroughs High School stadium. Away games will vary on the team such as Boron, Antelope