Excellence Starts Here

Greetings Junior Thunderbird Football Announcement  

This is an exciting time, and we are thrilled to see the enthusiasm from our parents and players. We encourage early discussions with your athletes about the importance of physical fitness and mental focus as they prepare for the 2026 season. Your athlete, their team and the Junior Thunderbird community will benefit from their commitment and hard work. 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON!

2026 SPONSORSHIP FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK, UNDER HELPFUL HINTS:    Microsoft Word - Individual youth sponsor form.docx  

Health Physical Forms dated after April 1st, 2026, are REQUIRED

ALL Health Physical forms to be turned in no later than June 1st, 2026.

Contact your levels Team Mom or Head Coach on GroupMe for more details.

Medical Clearance Form : https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/27635/docs/syf%20forms/2018%20forms/general%20forms/2018%20physical%20form.docx

**May 21st - Registration Fees due in full for  Cheerleaders

**June1st -  Registration Fees due in full for ALL football Players

Football/Cheer Camp -TBD

July 6th - Official Practice Begins 

Monday-Thursday, starting at 6pm

Location: Nelson Sports Complex 

2026 Junior Thunderbirds Official Game Schedule TBD

Stay Tuned, There Will Be More Announcements to follow!

Q&A

How do I sign up my athlete?   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR   2026

Simply go to https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2654232 follow the links for signing up your athlete.  We only require $100 down and the rest is due by May 19th, 2026, for Cheerleaders and June 1st, 2026, all Football players!

  Make sure you click on payment options when you go through the process.   

How much does it cost?

To sign up today it will cost the $100 deposit to secure your athlete's spot! This is Non Refundable.

Here is the breakdown.  

$100 Player Registration Deposit due at sign up to secure player spot.

(The $100 deposit is nonrefundable as stated on Blue Sombrero after inputting the athlete registration details)

FOOTBALL: $350 Player Registration Fee - not including the deposit - Due by June 1st, 2026. 

CHEER:       $550 Player Registration Fee - not including the deposit - Due on May 21st, 2026

(Payment plans, Sponsorship forms and Fundraising opportunities are available)

What is included in my athlete’s registration? 

Each REGISTERED ATHLETE will receive:

FOOTBALL

Mouth piece (1) 

Game uniform reversable jersey top with name on back (1)

Game socks (2) 

Loaned Game Pants

Loaned practice jersey (1) 

Loaned shoulder pads 

Loaned practice pants 

Loaned helmet 

Loaned Guardian Protective Cap  www.guardiansports.com

Loaned equipment bag

CHEER:

Cheer bag (1)

Shoes (1 pair)

Competition long sleeve body suit (1)

Game Day top (1)

Game day / Comp skort/skirt (1)

Bow (1)

Jacket (1)

Can I pay in installments? 

Yes. We are happy to make it easy for you to pay in monthly installments. 

Are Veteran players automatically on the team?

All Veteran football players are automatically added to the new roster through the “Thunderbird loyalty program.” ALL siblings of these players that are (living in the same household) are also included. 

The Las Plumas Jr. Thunderbirds reserves the right to evaluate all athletes during preseason practices, conditioning, and team activities to determine final roster placement and overall team composition. Due to roster limitations, safety considerations, competitive balance, and positional needs within each division, not all participants may be guaranteed a final roster position.

Player evaluations are conducted using criteria that may include, but are not limited to: attendance, effort, attitude, coachability, physical conditioning, football fundamentals, safety awareness, and overall team needs. Final roster decisions are made at the sole discretion of the organization’s coaching staff and board administration in the best interest of player development, team structure, and program operations.

Submission of registration fees and participation in preseason activities does not guarantee placement on a final roster. Las Plumas Jr. Thunderbirds maintains the authority to limit roster sizes, adjust team assignments, and release players during preseason evaluations as deemed necessary to maintain a safe, organized, and competitive program environment.

All roster decisions made by the organization are considered final.