The Frankfort Youth Athletic Association was established in 2004 with the following objective: "To promote and install self-confidence, good sportsmanship, camaraderie, physical and mental development while learning the techniques of football and cheerlea
Dear River Valley Youth Tackle Football League Family:
We hope that you are safe and healthy as we fight COVID-19 as a community and a country.
The River Valley Youth Tackle Football League Board of Directors are continuing to monitor and follow the advice of the CDC and public health authorities. As a board we are committed to our athletes, our League, and the 2020 season. We have been meeting virtually every two weeks, and regularly communicating with USA Football and our equipment suppliers such as Riddell.
Your child’s health and safety are our No. 1 priority – we will closely monitor the situation and let you know if we update our schedule based on recommendations from the public health authorities. We do not have any changes to our timeline currently.
As circumstances allow, we are still preparing for the season. When our coaches find the time in these unique circumstances, they have the opportunity to take USA Football’s national accredited coach certification to ensure a great football experience for our kids. We also encourage our athletes to stay active and continue their e-learning.
Please stay tuned for future updates and visit us online at rivervalleyfootball.com and on Facebook.
On behalf of the entire River Valley Youth Tackle Football League, be safe and stay healthy.
PLEASE READ:If you are registering for tackle football after March 31st, there is no guarantee of having a jersey available. Please continue to register and we will contact you regarding jersey size to see what we have available. Then you may come back to make your payment. This will be on a first come first server basis.
TACKLE AND CHEER
A $100.00 fundraiser fee will be included in your registration fee. Registration is $250.00, fundraiser fee is $100.00 for a total of $350.00. Raffle tickets will be $10 each and all players will receive 10 raffle tickets. You will keep the money you collect from selling tickets. Raffle tickets will be distributed during equipment pickup.
FLAG (6-7 year old)
Flag football fee is $100. Raffle tickets are NOT required for flag players. Flag total cost is $100.
TACKLE FOOTBALL JERSEY FITTING ALL TACKLE FOOTBALL PLAYERS must come and get fitted for a jersey - March 7 from 9am-12pm at Grand Prairie Elementary School.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email
The Thunderbird Award will be awarded to a varsity 8th grade football player. The Thunderbird Award recipients are to be selected taking into account the following criteria: Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Conduct on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Congratulations to this year's Thunderbird Award recipient,
Alex Collins!
Every year the Falcons award an 8th grade cheerleader the Blue Angel Award. This year we are honored to rename this award the Gabby Adamo Angel Award. The award is based on the values of Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Personal Conduct both on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Gabby loved to dance and cheer, she always gave 100% at everything she did. She had perfect attendance in high school which shows her dedication. She dreamed big and this award is the embodiment of her spirit.
The 2019 recipients of the Gabby Adamo Angel Award:
Allie Collins and Francesca Totosz
What a special year to honor our Thunderbird Award and Gabby Adamo Angel Award winners from the same family!
Falcons Cheer & Dance teams are State Champions. IRCA has been hosting a state championship for the last 12 years. This year had the fiercest competition by far. It shows how well you are all doing just by getting there in the first place! Great job!!! Below are the results from the 2019 IRCA Cheer & Dance State Championship.
2019 State Champions 8th Grade Cheer
2019 State Champions 4th Grade Cheer
2019 State Champions 2nd Grade Cheer
Congratulations to all of our Cheer and Dance teams that qualified for State!
PLEASE READ:If you are registering for tackle football after March 31st, there is no guarantee of having a jersey available and being on the roster. Please continue to register and we will contact you regarding jersey size to see what we have available. Then you may come back to make your payment. This will be on a first come first server basis.
A $100.00 fundraiser fee will be included in your registration fee for all registrants. For example, football registration is $ 250.00, fundraiser fee is $ 100.00 for a total of $ 350.00. Raffle tickets will be $10 each and all players will receive 10 raffle tickets. You will keep the money you collect from selling tickets. Raffle tickets will be distributed during equipment pickup.
TACKLE FOOTBALL JERSEY FITTING ALL TACKLE FOOTBALL PLAYERS must come and get fitted for a jersey. March 7 from 9am-12pm at Grand Prairie Elementary School.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email
A Blue Angel Award will be awarded to a 8th grade cheerleader. The Blue Angel Award recipients are to be selected taking into account the following criteria:
Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Personal Conduct on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Congratulations to this year's winners
Grace Kingsbury and Marisa Mangin!
The Thunderbird Award will be awarded to a varsity 8th grade football player. The Thunderbird Award recipients are to be selected taking into account the following criteria: Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Conduct on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Congratulations to this year's Thunderbird Award recipient, Justin Parrish!
The Frankfort Falcons proudly participated in this year's Fall Fest Parade.
Thank you to all Football, Cheer and Flag players!
Videos can be ee on our Facebook page!
The Importance of Athletics - One Parent’s Perspective
"One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”? Well I have a confession to make; I don't pay for my kids to to do sports. Personally, I couldn't care less about what sport they do. So, if I am not paying for sports what am I paying for?
I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.
I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go to their training but they go anyway.
I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined, focused and dedicated.
I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body and equipment.
I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates, gracious in defeat and humble in success.
I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that placing or title they'd hoped for, but still they go back week after week giving it their best shot.
I pay for my kids to learn to make and accomplish goals.
I pay for my kids to respect, not only themselves, but other athletes, officials and coaches.
I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours, years and years of hard work and practice to create a champion and that success does not happen overnight.
I pay for my kids to be proud of small achievements, and to work towards long term goals.
I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships, create lifelong memories, to be as proud of their achievements as I am.
I pay so that my kids can be out on the field or in the gym instead of in front of a screen.
I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for sports; I pay for the opportunities that sports provides my kids with to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!"
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The HEADS UP initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.
"One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”? Well I have a confession to make; I don't pay for my kids to to do sports. Personally, I couldn't care less about what sport they do. So, if I am not paying for sports what am I paying for?
