Tackle equipment is issued by the club and re-fitted every season. Players bring the basics — cleats, mouthguard, water. Volunteering is the other half of the deal: every family puts in a few hours per season.
Equipment is one of the biggest barriers to youth football. We've worked to make sure it's not a barrier here. Every tackle player is issued a helmet, shoulder pads, and a game jersey — fitted by certified equipment volunteers at the start of the season and re-fitted as players grow.
The basics every player needs come from home. The list isn't long — but every kid needs each item ready before the first practice.
If cost is a barrier for any of the family-provided items, tell the secretary. We have a small gear-assist fund and a strong used-equipment exchange among Longhorns families. No kid sits out for the wrong shoes.
The Longhorns hold two refundable cheques per family per season. Both are returned in full — they're held, not cashed, unless one of two things happens. Here's how the system works:
Both cheques are $300 for the 2026 season. See the Registration page for full fee structure by division.
Every family contributes a few hours per season. Pick a role at the start of the year and we'll plug you in. Coaching, line-judging, painting fields — they all count.
Interested in coaching? That's a bigger role with its own training (Football BC Safe Contact certification) and a multi-month commitment, but it's the most impactful one. Email the president.
Got more questions about equipment, deposits, or volunteer roles? Reach out — every Longhorns email goes to a real parent who can walk you through it.