Football

Lathrop Jr Spartans Youth Football 2026 Registration Information

Register for 2026 Season

Registration Costs

Total Registration Fee: $500
  • $400 Registration Fee

  • $100 Equipment/Volunteer Deposit (Refundable)

The $100 deposit will be returned at the end of the season once:

All issued equipment and uniforms are returned clean and returned no later than Nov. 30th

  • A minimum of 4 volunteer hours per player has been completed

Registration Includes

Reversible game jersey with player’s last name (player keeps at end of season)

(Currently working on a new football package — updates coming soon)

Rental of:

  • Helmet

  • Shoulder Pads

  • Practice Jersey

  • Practice Pants

  • Game Pants

  • Equipment Bag

Basic mouthguard

Certified and trained coaching staff

Note: Players using their own equipment must bring it to Fitting Day for approval.

What Parents Must Provide

  • Mouthguard

  • Socks

  • Cleats

  • Water bottle

  • Gloves (If they become a distraction, coaches may remove them)

  • Clear face shield only (If it becomes a distraction, coaches may remove it)

New Players Only:

  • Original Birth Certificate (not a copy)

  • 2026 Sports Physical — Must be turned in before the first practice

First Week of Practice:

  • White shirt with player’s name written on the back

  • Athletic shorts

Equipment & Volunteer Requirements

  • Equipment must be returned washed and in good condition

  • Parents must complete 4 volunteer hours per player

Concessions

Chain gang

Team duties

Other qualifying activities

To receive full refund all hours must be worked and gear returned before Nov. 30th.

To receive partial refund. you'll receive credit of $25 per hour worked and all gear returned by Nov. 30th

Season Overview

  • Practice begins mid-July (Exact date TBD)

  • Season runs through playoffs (typically mid to late November)

Practice Schedule

  • Week 1: 5 days per week (TBD)

  • Week 2 until first game: Monday–Thursday (4 days per week)

  • After first game: Tuesday–Thursday (3 days per week)

  • Practice Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Location: Lathrop High School Practice Field (Use Dos Reis Rd entrance)

️Game Information

  • Games begin late August

  • One game per week (Saturday)

  • Approximately 50% of games are away

Home Games:

  • Lathrop High School

Away Games May Include:

  • Tracy

  • Manteca

  • Ceres

  • Lodi

  • Stockton

Team Placement & Divisions

Players are placed based on age as of August 15.

  • Starts – 8U

  • Rookies – 10U

  • JV – 12U

  • Varsity – 14U

(Player may not turn 15 before Dec. 1St)