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Where Its Always Football Season
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2026 Club Registration
To begin the process to get involved for the 2026 season, please join us for a workout scheduled for Sunday, December 28th at the HTRC facility in Iowa City (info + register here) You can also get club updates via our mailing list; please email info@redzoneia.com to request being added to that.
Historical Notes
RedZone launched the RaZors 7v7 football club in 2021. In that time, teams from the club have participated in 5-7 tournaments annually while fielding 40-60 members in the 8-15 year old age range. The club's on field achievements are highlighted with two D2 state championships in 2023 by our 10u & 12u teams, along with a handful of other tournament championship performances throughout the years. Aside from the on field results, the club is proud to promote inclusivity and team building that results in a high player retention rate and sportsmanship expectations for all players, coaches, and parents.
Age Groups & Team Makeup
We are an open registration club based in the Iowa City area, fielding teams in the 10u, 12u, and 14u age divisions (up to 2 teams at each age). This means our teams are open to anyone from any school/community and players don't have to 'make' the club via a tryout (though ability may be considered if we have multiple teams at a given age group). We prioritize player development and team building. When those are present, everyone wins regardless of the scores.
Administration & Coaching
With the RaZors club, you can expect a top layer of objective, non-parent leadership that is invested in the development and experience of every player. These leaders are adept at implementing our systems and have the most influence with decisions based on playing time, key positions, and other strategic considerations. That being said, we also rely on parent coaching too in order to be efficient at practice and to cover multiple teams playing at the same time in tournaments. These parents are quasi-volunteers; there are some benefits available for parent coaches and they are expected to be present for the large majority of team events, not just 'when I can be there.' Preference is given to those previously involved with the program and/or other 7v7 and football coaching.
Tournament Schedule
Our 2026 tournament schedule is still TBD. We typically aim to play in 7 events between March and July. These events are held on weekends, the majority are 1 day but a couple span 2 days. We compete in events hosted by MidAmerica 7v7 (formerly Iowa 7v7) and their affiliate clubs. These events are typically located within a 2-hour drive of Iowa City and do not require a hotel stay.
Practice
Teams generally practice in Coralville on weeknights twice per week during the week of an event and once per week on non-event weeks. Practices for 2026 are TBD but generally begin in mid-March and last 90 minutes.
How Are Team Split Up?
It's always a balancing act to manage competitive rosters with players the can prioritize the 7v7 season versus others involved in multiple sports or with less experience/skill. In cases where we will have 2 teams in a given age group, we will look to make the teams based on these arrangements:
Core Team: For experienced players that prioritize 7v7 season above all else and expect to attend nearly every practice and tournament. These teams will have a smaller roster (12 max) and be primarily led by RedZone Staff.
Flex Team: For developmental players or those balancing multiple activities and expect to be more inconsistent with practice and event attendance. These teams will have larger rosters and likely be more parent-led.
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