Frequently Asked Questions

Marana Thunder offers a variety of team sports including: tackle football, flag football, and cheer.

Football Seasonal registration includes helmet and pads rental. Athletes will need to provide a new, un-chewed mouthpiece, a protective sports cup, cleats, practice pants with pads and practice jersey. 

For football and cheer uniforms and accessories may be purchased through athlete fundraising at the beginning of the season.

Yes, Marana Thunder offers custom team jerseys that can be personalized with your athlete's name.

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Registration is open to any applicant that is cleared to play sports by a medical professional (pediatrician, family doctor, etc.)

 Yes, we play both local and out-of-state games, including potential national tournaments. 

We compete in a strong youth football conference, American Youth Football (AYF), with teams in all age divisions to ensure competitive play. 

 We are based in Marana, Arizona, and compete against teams across the region and nationally.

  Our season runs from August through October, with additional opportunities for postseason play.

Practice schedules vary by team and season, but typically occur 2-3 times per week. Every athlete is required to complete 20 hours of mandatory conditioning before being allowed to compete. The first two weeks of practice are 5 days a week and are designated to assist in completion of the required conditioning hours prior to any scrimmages or the first game.

We are actively seeking sponsors to support our teams, especially for national competition travel. Sponsorship opportunities include business promotion on uniforms, banners, and social media. Contact us for details!

Donations can be made through our website, and every contribution helps with travel, equipment, and player development. 

All programs are Pay-In-Full at the time of registration. If you need to set up a payment plan please reach out to payment@maranathunder.org for further assistance and instructions.