What to know about AAU.  The AAU season is from September 1 to August 31.  Join now if you aren’t a member but everyone will have to renew memberships on September 1, 2021 (I recommend when you sign up to do multiple years, 2-4 years depending on what grade you are in). 

How to join AAU. Go to https://aausports.org/ 

1.  Create an account if you do not have one.

2.  Click Youth Membership. 

a.  For Sport, find Flag (Girls and Women)

b.  For Coverage PLEASE SELECT EXTENDED (AB) $16.  If you would like an explanation let me know.

c.  Are they a member of a club?  Use my Club Code:  WYD59W

d. Complete everything in the form, then CHECKOUT.  You do not need to buy an AAU shirt.  Click ‘Click Here to Checkout’, pay and you’re done!

Equipment Needed.  I will provide flag belts and playmaker armbands.

For practice, players need:  their own water, cleats and a mouthguard, shorts (without pockets or belt loops), and a t-shirt.

For Games.  Players need to purchase shorts, Navy Blue, no pockets or belt loops.  Players also need to purchase a jersey.  I did a group order the end of May.  For players who join later, I can do a single order or you may order your own.  I will give you the company information I am using. 

Cost for jersey. Cost will vary.  We just did a group order which spreads out cost of sharing, $25/each.  

Practice.  At Sumner during school year, Tuesdays and Thursday. 

During the summer, practice will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. 

We will practice at South Bay Church, 13498 US-301 S, Riverview, FL 33578 (south of Buffalo Wild Wings). 

* Bring WATER!!!!

* Practice clothes, shorts with no pockets or loops

* Mouth Guard

* We have use of the fields behind the church.  We will not have access inside the church, meaning no restrooms for our use.

Games and Tournaments. 

Cost per player is around $20 to $30.

*   July 24-25, 2021 in Lakeland, TigerTown 2301 Lakeland Hills BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805

*   August 7, 2021 in Bradenton, 5201 51st St E, Bradenton, FL 34203

*   August 21-22, 2021 in Dover, FL

*   January 15-16, 2022 Tampa Sportsplex, 9330 E. Columbus Dr. Tampa, FL33619

*   January 22-23, 2022 Tampa Sportsplex, 9330 E. Columbus Dr. Tampa, FL33619





Starting in September, one Saturday of month we will scrimmage other teams.  Locations and time TBD.

September 11, October 16, October 30, December 2, February 19, May 14, June 11, June 30 (Thursday).  Cost per player for each Saturday is $5.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

You may reach me at 813-230-2198. michael.cooper@hcps.net

Sincerely, 

Coach Cooper

The Shamrocks won their first ever game, 18-0 against tournament host Lakewood Ranch JV!

The Shamrocks scrimmage East Bay Bandits to a 6-6 tie.