JOIN THE GRIZZLIES


We are always looking for new players and supporting members. No experience is necessary, just bring some cleats if you have them, and dress for a workout!

Completing your membership is a five step process:

  1. Pay team membership fees for 2023

  2. Register with the Seattle Grizzlies for 2023

  3. Create a USAFL Player Account (only for new players or returning players who haven’t created a USAFL account yet)

  4. USAFL League Registration (Non-players may skip this step)

  5. Liability Waiver (Online - Non-players may skip this step)

1. Team Membership Fees

  • 2023 Non-Rookie Player Membership: $145.00

  • 2023 Rookie* Player (First Year with Seattle Grizzlies): $110.00

  • 2023 Non-Player Membership: $30.00

  • All benefits of membership are conferred for the 2023 calendar year.

  • Player membership fees cover Practice Fields, USAFL Administrative Fees, & BCAFL league dues.

    • 2023 Estimated Average Practice Field Cost: $125/hr (Even higher if we’re practicing at a Seattle Public School)

  • Player fees DO NOT INCLUDE USAFL Regionals & Nationals dues. Members will be responsible for paying the USAFL directly if they participate in the tournament. 2023 player dues for those tournaments are as follows:

    • Regionals: TBD (Rookie & Non-Rookie)

    • Nationals: TBD/Rookie or TBD/Non-Rookie

  • *Rookies also receive team shorts.

  • All paid members have voting rights.

Membership Type

2. Club Registration

All members are to complete the appropriate 2023 membership form. 

3. Create a USAFL Player Account (only for new players or returning players who haven’t created a USAFL account yet)

If you are a new player or have never created a USAFL player account, please go to https://usafl.com/user/register and create your player account designating the Grizzlies as your Club Affiliation. If you are unsure whether you have an account, please contact Nick Papa at contact@seattlearfc.com to check. For all players, do not pay the $25 USAFL membership fee directly.

4. USAFL League Registration (Non-players may skip this step)

Nick Papa will complete your 2022 USAFL registration by paying the USAFL membership fee upon confirmation of payment of Grizzly team membership fees, signed Liability Waiver, and completed 2023 Membership form.

5. Liability Waiver (Online - Non-players may skip this step)

Liability Waiver (Online Form)

All players will be required to sign a liability waiver before participating in any contact games with the Club, regardless of membership. Waivers are available online at the link above, and will also be available at practices and game days.