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ATLANTA COLTS YOUTH ASSOCIATION

ATLANTA COLTS YOUTH ASSOCIATION

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ACYA COLT TRAVEL FOOTBALL REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MARCH 1ST. YOU'LL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH NOTIFICATION OF OPENING.

ATLANTA COLTS TRAVEL FOOTBALL - 2026

The ACYA Colt Travel Program is one of Georgia's premier youth tackle football programs, offering a competitive pathway for athletes ages 8-11 who want to elevate their game. Founded in 1965, the Colts have built a legacy of excellence, producing multiple state championship teams and helping develop players who have gone on to compete at the collegiate and NFL levels.

If your athlete is ready for a higher level of coaching, competition and development, Atlanta Colts Travel Football is the place to be.

Who should register?
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This registration is for all players ages 8-11 who want to try out for the ACYA Colt Travel Tackle Football Program. Colt teams compete across North Georgia and offer a more advanced, fast-paced brand of football designed for motivated athletes. After completing registration, families will be contacted directly by the ACYA Colt Travel Director with full tryout details and next steps.

What to expect during Registration?
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During the registration process, families will provide player and parent contact information, sign participation forms and submit payment through our secure system. A charge will appear on your account from the Atlanta Colts once registration is complete. Please review each page carefully to ensure all information is accurate. The ACYA Board of Directors may move players bewteen leagues for safety reasons. If a player is reassigned and chooses not to participate, a full refund will be offered.

Registration Fees:
March 1st - May 31st - $445 (Early Bird discount of $50)
June 1st - July 26th - $495
July 27th - August 4th - $545

A cancellation fee of $50 will apply after June 15th. No refunds after July 22nd. 

Registration fees include 
game uniforms (to be returned at the end of the season), shoulder pads/helmet (to be returned at the end of the season), medic/officer fees and videography fees.

Program Overview

  • Ages 8-11
  • Practices: Three days per week, two hours each
  • Games: Primarily Saturdays at Murphey Candler Park and other Metro Atlanta parks (East and Northeast GA)
  • Team Dues: Average $100-$150/player

  • For questions, contact: Kristian Rosser, ACYA Colt Travel Director

ATLANTA COLTS TRAVEL TRYOUTS

Dates are TBD. All players MUST attend all tryout sessions. 3-Day Evaluation format (ages 8-11)

DAY ONE - Helmet Only

  • Check-in and registration confirmation
  • Player weigh-ins
  • Athletic testing: shuttle run, broad jump, 30/40-yard sprints, corner box drill, 3-cone pro drill
  • Grouping by size and skill
  • Bring: cleats, water, mouthguard, helmet

DAY TWO - Helmet Only

  • 3-point stance work
  • Dummy drills (high knees, front and side)
  • Blocking drills, tackling dummy work
  • Skill-specific drills for RB/WR/QB
  • Conditioning
  • Bring: cleats, water, mouthguard, helmet

DAY THREE - Full Pads

  • Heads up tacking instruction
  • Tackling fundamentals and sumo drills
  • Blocking, tackling and controlled contact drills
  • Conditioning
  • Bring: full pads (helmet, shoulder pads, padded pants), cleats, water, mouthguard, practice jersey


KEY 2026 DATES

  • Acclimation Week: July 21-26
  • Season Kickoff: August 30
  • League Championship: November

Contact

Atlanta Colt Youth Association
1551 West Nancy Creek 
Brookhaven, Georgia 30319

Email: [email protected]

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