FAQ's

Football:

            Practice is four times a week; days and time are determined by coaches (each team can have different times/days). Once games start practice goes down to three days a week. One game on either Saturday or Sunday. Grand Island Jr Vikings does not determine the game schedule is given to us by NEYSA League. Season typically runs from July to Mid-November *Please reach out to the football commissioner or coordinator if you have any questions regarding time/attendance policy.

Cheer:

Practice is three times a week; days and time are determined by coaches/ availability or indoor space (each team can have different times/days). Cheer at one game on either Saturday or Sunday. Grand Island Jr Vikings does not determine the game schedule is given to us by NEYSA League. . Once school starts practice is moved indoors. Every practice is mandatory once school starts. We also participate in 2-3 cheer competitions.  Competitions normally start September- November, dates TBA once it gets closer to the season. Cheer teams will be notified when we get the dates. The season typically runs from July to  Mid-November * Please reach out to the cheer coordinator if you have any questions regarding time/attendance policy.

The schedule is given to us by NEYSA league, there are about 8 games during the regular season, with a possibility of going to playoffs. You will need to travel within the local communities for games. They are normally split between amount of home games/away games. We have no control over the schedule once it has been posted; all games are subject to change; you will be given notice as soon as we hear from NEYSA.

$50 pertains to a parent volunteer opt out fee for each child.  We appreciate parents' assistance and strongly encourage all parents to consider volunteering their time for at least one shift per child in order to help the organization.  Opt-out fee refund applies to working either at the snack stand, game day announcers, chain shift, or cheer competition for each child registered.  For example, if you have two children registered you are being asked to work 2 shifts in order to be refunded the opt out fee for both children.  Details of working these shifts (including sign up) TBD closer to the start of the season.  Each shift is only 1 to 2 hours of your time. We also encourage you to work a shift before or after your child's game, so you do not miss out on watching them.  You can send a family member to work your shift as well; does not need to be a parent/guardian. Anyone over the age of 13 is allowed to work a shift (13 years rule is for snack stand, game day announcers, and football chains). 

Fundraising helps reduce registration costs. Fundraising proceeds are  used to offset increased and unexpected costs, helping to maintain the operation of our organization With every fundraiser we hold it goes straight back into the program (few examples: new equipment purchased; footballs, helmets, shoulder pads, cheer uniforms, pom poms, first aid kits, and extra items for the kids.) Although we have an ample amount of stock in these items, we have to be prepared when there is an influx of children registering, cost of living increase along with possibly needing more equipment. We appreciate everyone who participates!

Yes, at the end of the season we will hold a banquet to celebrate all of the football players and cheerleaders' achievements over the season!  Your child's ticket for the banquet is included in the cost of registration, you will only need to purchase tickets for family members that would like to come. Dates of ticket sales, date of banquet and any other information pertaining to the 2025 banquet will be posted as it gets closer. We will hold the banquet at the end of the season after playoff games and cheer competitions.