Football

2021 Thompson Youth Football

This is a Full Contact sport for the following:
  • 1st through 6th graders (2021/2022 school year).  Additional qualifications may apply before being accepted in this program.
  • Kindergartners 
    • MUST turn 6 prior to August 2, 2021!  
    • NO 5-year-olds accepted!  Absolutely NO Exceptions!
    • 6-year-old Kindergartners will be playing with 1st and 2nd graders in the Rookie 1 division.
    • Please call our office and ask for Jessica as you can't register Kindergartners online.
  • Community Play Rule: All players must play for the member park community in which they reside, or for the private school which they attend.

Registration: April 19 through June 1



  • Online Registration (see tabbed link below):  April 19 at 8 AM through June 1 at 11 PM
  • In Person at the Alabaster Parks & Rec Office located at 200 Depot Street:  
    • April 19 through June 1 ... Weekdays only from 8 AM until 5 PM
  • Cost: $165 for 1st child
    • Multi child discount: 10% after oldest child is paid in full
    • Non-resident fee: Additional 10% per child
    • We accept Cash, Visa, Master Card, and Discover
    • No Checks accepted!
  • Note: When paying with a debit/credit card, whether online or in person, there will be a 3.5% service fee assessed by Municipal Pay Services, AL. The City of Alabaster receives no additional revenue from this fee.
    • FYI: The service fee has been lowered from 4.5% to 3.5%.

More DETAILS: See tabbed links below.

Birth Certificate Notice:

ALL Players are required to have a copy of their Birth Certificate on file with the Parks & Recreation Dept.  If you have not submitted one in the past, you can do so by uploading to your online account, emailing to sallen@cityofalabaster.com, or delivering in person to our office.




Jefferson/Shelby Youth Football League (JSYFL)


Thompson Youth Football plays in the JSYFL.

JSYFL has the following divisions:
  • 1 Rookie division
  • 2 Junior divisions
  • 2 Senior divisions
Each team will play 8 regular season games followed by the Playoff and Championship games.

Each player must attend weigh-in and be certified in order to participate within the league.
  • Certification Day - To Be Announced. 
  • Each player will need Proof of Residence, copy of School Registration Form, and Birth Certificate. 
  • Make up Certification Day - To Be Announced.

Game Information


Home Games will be played at Buck Creek Park located at:
701 6th Avenue Southwest
Alabaster, AL 35007

Single Game Nights:
  • Games start at 6:30 PM
Double Game Nights:
  • Games start at 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM
Admission to Buck Creek Park games is FREE for spectators.
  1. REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
  2. ON-LINE REGISTRATION
  • IMPORTANT DATES, PLAYING TIME, GENERAL INFORMATION document - coming soon!
  • REGISTRATION FORM - coming soon!